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Musings of a Storyteller

Diane Burley, Adrienne J Clarke

Life is messy; history is messier. I braid ancestral stories, current events, and hard-won personal experience into essays that find the light — often ironic, a little quirky, and always with heart. Join me.

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  • Diane Burley

    A former journalist, I braid family, lost moments of history, and personal experience into essays with heart, hope, and humor – I’m on a mission to reclaim Leonora Kearney Barry’s rightful place in history! I'm always looking for the light.

  • Adrienne J Clarke

    I am the owner and operator of Substack.coach, where I offer substack consulting, coaching, workshops, and personal assistance.

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