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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

M*A*S*H

Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, United States

M*A*S*H is one of the most important, influential, and intriguing television series of all time. M*A*S*H was set during the Korean War., However, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war in … Continue reading

1972 – America 50 Years Ago

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Our time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … 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

Natalie Wood

Private Venue

Natalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including, "Miracle on 34th St." "Rebel Without a Cause," "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Bob & Carol & Ted … Continue reading

Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero

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Jimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading

Jimmy Stewart Film Icon And American Hero

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Jimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time.  From 1935 – 1991  he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading

Sidney Poitier

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Sidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading

Henry Fonda

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Henry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! In a career that spanned over 50 years, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films … Continue reading