Random Thoughts On Blogging About Lincoln
In this famous painting by artist George A.P. Healy, Abraham Lincoln appears to be thinking about what to do next. I can relate as I’m pondering in recent months about…
The Abraham Lincoln Blog Resumes
After weeks of thought about what the future holds for this blog about Abraham Lincoln, I have come to realize that it must continue. I had contemplated deleting the blog…
Some New Features On The Abraham Lincoln Blog
The above photo shows results of the efforts of some unknown “artist” who tried to update Mr. Lincoln’s “look” for today’s modern era. I don’t know if he would approve…
Lincoln Documents Found In Donner Party Papers
A couple of days ago, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPM) in Springfield, Illinois announced to various news sources that Abraham Lincoln’s writing had been found on documents…
Desecration Of A Lincoln Artifact
I’m normally very good about keeping up with current news about anything to do with Abraham Lincoln, be it a new exhibit, book, or findings of new documents as my…
Update: Lincoln Birthplace Memorial Remains Closed
Nearly one year after renovations began on the building which enshrines Abraham Lincoln’s symbolic birthplace cabin, it remains closed to visitors. I originally posted an article in August 2009 which…
Liam Neeson Drops Out of Spielberg's Lincoln Film
Many Hollywood Internet sites are reporting today that famed actor Liam Neeson has dropped out of the role of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s biographical film. Well, shall we say…
Lincoln Is A Bit Too Honest
Many, probably most, people have seen the latest GEICO car insurance commercial featuring a “film clip” of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln as she asks him about her dress. The…
Another New Lincoln Statue
New statues of Abraham Lincoln keep springing up seemingly every month or two. The latest is going to be dedicated in Galesburg, Illinois on September 6 during the annual Labor…
Abraham Lincoln and Egypt?
I’ve been home for just a few days now from a trip to Egypt to see the wonders of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the temples at Luxor, and the great…