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Jackie Robinson
First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, United StatesJackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading
Henry Ford – Driving America Forward
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHenry Ford - Driving America Forward Henry Ford was one of the most influential Americans of all time. As the driving force behind the modern assembly line and the father of the first truly useful and affordable automobile, Ford reshaped the … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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
Bob Newhart
ZoomBob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Private VenueCarol 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
Bob Newhart
ZoomBob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Messenger Public Library 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, United StatesClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Messenger Public Library 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, United StatesClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by America's first celebrity murder case. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous, so was the … Continue reading
Television In The 1950s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading