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Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography

Upper Saddle River Library New Jersey

Thomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time.  Edison was certainly that!  Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … 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

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

The History Of Presidential Impeachment

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading

Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?

Private Venue

Jack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman, or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure.  Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. The most hotly debated question related to this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby … Continue reading

Nellie Bly

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Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading

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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

Private Venue

The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading

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Nellie Bly

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Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading

$5.00

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

THIS PROGRAM IS LIVE IN-PERSON AND AVAILABLE ON ZOOM!  CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION/ZOOM INFO The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name … Continue reading

TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

TV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading