/tags/rawlins-gilliland Rawlins Gilliland en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:25:00 GMT /commentaries/2014-01-21/homelessness-putting-a-human-face-on-an-inhuman-condition Homelessness is an abstract news story to most of us. But commentator Rawlins Gilliland explains how coming to know someone homeless has made it personal… Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:25:00 GMT /commentaries/2014-01-21/homelessness-putting-a-human-face-on-an-inhuman-condition Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-12-17/watch-for-the-look-of-love-its-all-around-you As we celebrate the holiday season, commentator Rawlins Gilliland reflects on the many faces of life and love.The first time I heard the song “Eleanor… Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:30:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-12-17/watch-for-the-look-of-love-its-all-around-you Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-11-19/during-busy-holiday-season-marvel-at-the-poetry-of-life As the holiday season begins to escalate, commentator Rawlins Gilliland sees poetry all around us.Years ago, when I first became a poet in residence, my… Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:30:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-11-19/during-busy-holiday-season-marvel-at-the-poetry-of-life Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-10-15/the-day-kennedy-died-in-dallas As the world acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination in Dallas, commentator Rawlins Gilliland shares his memory of a thrilling day… Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:30:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-10-15/the-day-kennedy-died-in-dallas Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-09-17/after-fights-over-sharing-bathrooms-and-dating-battles-appreciating-sibling-rivalry Many of us grow up sharing a home with sisters and brothers, but commentator Rawlins Gilliland says it sometimes seems the only thing we have in common is… Tue, 17 Sep 2013 11:45:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-09-17/after-fights-over-sharing-bathrooms-and-dating-battles-appreciating-sibling-rivalry Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-08-20/heres-to-the-class-of-63 Millions of American students are returning to school this time of year. Commentator Rawlins Gilliland will be among them, 50 years after graduation from… Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-08-20/heres-to-the-class-of-63 Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-07-23/the-poet-who-knew-george-wallace 50 years ago, then-Alabama Governor George Wallace pledged "segregation forever!" He later did just the opposite, and commentator Rawlins Gilliland was… Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:48:08 GMT /commentaries/2013-07-23/the-poet-who-knew-george-wallace Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-06-18/moonstruck-with-poetic-passions The Summer Solstice on June 21 celebrates the year’s longest day. But commentator Rawlins Gilliland says he longs for life after dark.I have always loved… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-06-18/moonstruck-with-poetic-passions Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-05-21/commentary-a-cottage-for-sale While many of us think the world of drugs is a foreign war, commentator Rawlins Gilliland says the heavy combat hits close to home. As was the 1950s… Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-05-21/commentary-a-cottage-for-sale Rawlins Gilliland /commentaries/2013-04-18/defining-love-and-marriage While many Americans question the definition of marriage, commentator Rawlins Gilliland says there’s no question how he defines love. As someone whose… Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2013-04-18/defining-love-and-marriage Rawlins Gilliland