by Sam Rawlins | Oct 30, 2019
More than 20 years ago as Veteran’s Day approached, I sat alone reflecting upon my days of service as a medical specialist and combat medic during the Vietnam War. Thinking of friends lost, many of whom performed unusual acts of heroism, I got a huge lump in my...
by Sam Rawlins | Oct 22, 2019
There is a special bond that exists between humans and dogs. They are much more than just pets. They are our children. This is a relationship that millions around the world enjoy. Coming home from a day’s work, your dog lights up and is happy to see you. There’s a...
by Sam Rawlins | Oct 15, 2019
During a recent phone interview with Judy Shields, Assistant Editor of The Hollywood Times, the question of my book ‘Young Lincoln of New Salem’ becoming a movie came up. I answered, “I think I write somewhat in visual terms and I think it has the elements that would...
by Sam Rawlins | Oct 8, 2019
Wisdom is made up of several components: knowledge and careful judgment, tempered by a good heart. In wider, more sweeping terms, it is the sum total of all knowledge acquired since the beginning of time. Acquiring the insight to implement wisdom in our personal lives...
by Sam Rawlins | Oct 1, 2019
In concept, a friendship is a special bond between people involving many emotions in which an underlying honestly is always present. Among certain basic characteristics are: understanding and compassion, kindness, affection, even love and forgiveness. In a true and...
