What are you reading now?

[Craig Hipkins]

It is interesting how one man's recollection or fabrication can become ingrained into the consciousness of a whole public. I have never questioned the authenticity of Lincoln's dream, just assuming that there were plenty of witness' that heard him tell it. It has been retold by countless authors and is included in many documentaries related to Lincoln. It kind of reminds me of the late mythologist Joseph Campbell who wrote about how myths develop into reality over the generations, and how there is usually a hint of truth to the legends. Perhaps Lincoln did relate a dream to Lamon, but how much of it is accurate and how much of it is drama for effect remains to be seen.
You people always get me thinking!

Craig