Richard Gilpinthe Humming birdI have read about the ‘butterfly effect’, and believe there is some truth to it. My story is about humming birds in my life.Jul 162Jul 162
Richard GilpinWhat we need more of nowI wear the yellow robes because I wish to realize more compassion, relief from suffering, and tolerance into this world. We cannot change a…May 29May 29
Richard GilpinWhen the fire came down and when it went up: two stories from VietnamMay all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.Mar 12Mar 12
Richard GilpinThe New Lunar Year brings firecrackersWe celebrated the Chinese/Lunar New Year last night at midnight, and most of the day today. There were Dragon Dancers at midnight last…Feb 11Feb 11
Richard Gilpin11th Of November 1968, my Birthday in VietnamI think I may have had a few beers before writing this ‘philosophical’ and maybe ‘political’ letter to my sister from Vietnam. I am a…Jan 27Jan 27
Richard GilpinWho was this boyWho was this boy who was born in Clatskanie Oregon, near the Estuary of the mighty Columbia River (Roll on Columbia… Woody Guthrie). The…Jan 201Jan 201
Richard GilpinStop the war I want to get offWhen I was sent to Vietnam in 1968 I was some older than most, having been drafted at age 22 and arriving at age 23. None the less I was…Dec 29, 2023Dec 29, 2023
Richard GilpinEven the smallest good deed is worth doingThey were a rag tag bunch of dog legs, or grunts, who came upon the small well where an old woman with a young boy were drawing up water to…Oct 26, 20231Oct 26, 20231
