I love American history and popular culture and I am always searching for new ideas to write, photograph and talk about. Uncommon, underappreciated and little-known stories about our American culture appeal to me the most. A sample of some of my past research topics include: Herb Jeffries - the first and only African American singing cowboy, the "Annie Oakleys," the first women prison guards in the United States, the evolution of American playgrounds, and a history of typewriters. That's just a few, but you get the idea.

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I have been a photographer for twenty years and a magazine writer for about fifteen. I provide most of the photographs for the magazine articles that I write. I have been a public speaker for about ten years and this website contains a list and a short description of my presentation topics. Contact information is also provided if you would like to schedule me to speak to your club or organization.

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