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Laura Williams-Burke

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A Friend for Milton

A Friend for Milton

A heartwarming children's picture book, A Friend For Milton describes a cat's search for companionship in his apartment building.

2022

Laura Williams-Burke

Laura Williams-Burke

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Fourth Wave

When You Call Me “Mama”

For women without children, the term of endearment hits different

Apr 5, 2024

When You Call Me “Mama”

Apr 5, 2024

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The Narrative Arc

The First Rule of Critique Club

Talk about the writing, not the behavior — everybody knows that

Jun 13, 2023

The First Rule of Critique Club

Jun 13, 2023

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An Injustice!

I Had to Break Up With My Doctor Because America’s Healthcare System is Broken

My five-year relationship with a caring, competent physician cannot continue because of my insurance

Jun 21, 2022

I Had to Break Up With My Doctor Because America’s Healthcare System is Broken

Jun 21, 2022

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The Virago

Oh Great. It’s Staring Season Again

Walking alone in warm weather brings unwelcome attention.

Mar 29, 2022

Oh Great. It’s Staring Season Again

Mar 29, 2022

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Fourth Wave

Becoming Vanna White

A child’s aspirations of becoming a celebrity come into focus when she meets her idol

Nov 18, 2024

Becoming Vanna White

Nov 18, 2024

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Beyond the Scoreboard

The Best College Tournament Takes Place on Ice

A love of sports builds strong ties and converts an NHL fan to college hockey

Apr 13, 2024

Boston College faces off against Boston University at Conte Forum. Photo by the author.

Apr 13, 2024

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Beyond the Scoreboard

The Flyers Mishandled a 19-Year-Old Prospect

Philadelphians are bullying a teenager

Jan 17, 2024

The Flyers Mishandled a 19-Year-Old Prospect

Jan 17, 2024

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ILLUMINATION

Miranda Lambert, Crowd Behavior, and the Audacity of the VIP Section

Audience members disrespect performers and the fans around them with distracting behavior

Jul 21, 2023

Miranda Lambert, Crowd Behavior, and the Audacity of the VIP Section

Jul 21, 2023

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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

Do I Show Signs of Becoming a Scarf Lady?

Aging gracefully means accepting — and not trying to hide — my scars

Jul 14, 2023

Do I Show Signs of Becoming a Scarf Lady?

Jul 14, 2023

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Beyond the Scoreboard

I Owe My Marriage to NFL Sunday Ticket, but Now It’s Too Expensive

Professional sports leagues are exploiting the fractured streaming environment at the expense of fans

Jun 30, 2023

I Owe My Marriage to NFL Sunday Ticket, but Now It’s Too Expensive

Jun 30, 2023

Laura Williams-Burke

Laura Williams-Burke

Book Author

Cat mom. Philly transplant, now residing in New England. Lover of coffee, books, and Bruce Springsteen. LauraWilliamsBurke.com

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