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  • TV in the 1980s

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    If the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic.  TV  in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably  The Cosby Show, Cheers  and The Golden Girls, for … Continue reading →

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  • 1944 – History In Perspective

    Private Venue

    1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history - indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world! The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human … Continue reading →

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading →

  • Gershwin Public Speaking Presentation

    George Gershwin

    Private Venue

    In a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters around … Continue reading →

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading →

  • Understanding The Election Of 2008

    Understanding The Election Of 2008

    Private Venue

    Understanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading →

  • The Election Of 1960

    Private Venue

    The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading →

  • Women Who Have Run For President

    Private Venue

    What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the many and amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a … Continue reading →

  • Lincoln Leadership Quotes

    Leadership, Lincoln Style

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    Learn to think like Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. He is one of a kind method of thinking, interacting, and relating not only allowed him to be our … Continue reading →

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  • Come From Away

    Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     Each year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading →