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1920 – A Turning Point In American History!

Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States

1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  Was it a liberal time or conservative? In the same year that women got the right to vote, Americans lost the right to buy alcohol. The complexity of 1920 … Continue reading

The Civil War In 1864 -65

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

The Civil War In 1864 -65 marks the culmination of the battle to reunify the land, crush the terrorists and end the barbaric practice of slavery. Although the fighting ends when the brilliant leadership of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and … 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 Life Of Harriet Tubman

Private Venue

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 of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she … Continue reading

Diana: Death Of The The People’s Princess

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Diana: Tragic Death Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the … Continue reading

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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

Private Venue

  Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway. And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading

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Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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!  But the great Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. … 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

Election of 2020

Zoom

Understanding the Election of 2020 The election of 2020 was unlike any presidential election in our history! Historians have had almost a year now to analyze the statistics. As a result, we can accurately break down which groups of voters … Continue reading

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Election of 2020

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Understanding the Election of 2020 The election of 2020 was unlike any presidential election in our history! Historians have had almost a year now to analyze the statistics. As a result, we can accurately break down which groups of voters … Continue reading