Last year I retired and moved from New York to Las Vegas. It is MUCH more relaxing here. I sit by the pool with the occasional cigar, solve the New York Times crossword, and generally take it easy.

I read widely, I have terrible taste in music, and I have no idea how to cook. I have two teenage sons (19 & 15) although they mostly live in New York; we fly back and forth often. I tend to over-intellectualize conversations. I tend to unnecessarily use terms like "over-intellectualize". I am terrible with other languages, but I'm pretty good at speaking slowly and clearly, and we can always play charades.

Not sure what else to write, I have no idea what someone would want to know about me, but feel free to ask anything!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here for hosting only, I don't travel much. I live alone in a sizable house, and I like occasional company to alleviate boredom 😜

Interests

• technology
• philosophy
• stories
• conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

I have about 500 books in the house, all different topics. Let me suggest one to you!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My officiated my best friend's wedding. To be able to do that I became a licensed wedding officiant through The United Church of Bacon, which is a real church here in Las Vegas.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a little about a lot of things, but I always want to learn more. I don't know what I can teach you, but I guess I can tell you all about my former life in Orthodox Judaism; it's pretty weird and interesting. If you're curious you can read about me leaving that life at bjkramer.com (it's long). Or you can just ask me when you get here, I don't need much encouragement to tell stories 😅

Oh, and I've been to Burning Man 4 times. Warning: If you ask me about Burning Man be prepared for me to talk on and on about it 😉

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Dominican Republic, England, France, Israel, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States