CURRENT MISSION

to be with younger (in spirit or age)people in their environment. to hear some cabaret or unique music , to offer my help if needed, to be outdoors and exploring various neighborhoods. I can show you around or help you get where you want to go.

ABOUT ME

I am an energetic easy-going woman. I like to be out and about, seeing what's going on in the city. especially markets, flea markets, brocantes, restaurants, socializing. I belong to several long-standing groups that have been interacting since 1980s, and like nothing better than to sit and relax with a glass of wine and talk to my host (s)or guests. Films ,gardens and lovely architecture are some passions. I am divorced a long time, and am interested in a continuing friendship.I've been told that I am a good listener, and a good source for resources--a problem resolver.

PHILOSOPHY

the world would be a better place if we all took a genuine interest in others, and respected our various differences...generally speaking, the human race still has a lot to learn, including me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a continuing member, and am looking forward to meeting new friends at home and abroad. If you are traveling solo, I would like to have an emergency contact number. If this is not agreeable, you could stay with someone else, no problem.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted many guests, and enjoyed them. I do belong to a similar organization, Servas International, which provides similar opportunities to meet people in their own evvironment, and is dedicated to peace among people, one at a time.

Interests

films, gardening, cooking, walking, scrapbooking, making albums and books, collage art, museums, flea markets, eating out, decor, psychology, spirituality, health, museums, theatre,

• arts
• books
• architecture
• environment
• cooking
• wine
• walking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• socializing
• scrapbooking
• music
• outdoor activities
• law
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: cabaret, French popular of the 60s and 70s. Piaf, etc. American Songbook; Jacque Brel
Books: Gabriel Maria Marquez; Decorating, artbooks; personal Journaling Film: old 40s movies, suspense, film noir, historical dramas, English films (Jane Austen stories, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Room With a View, Julie Christie, Helena Bonham-Carter, et al) , European directors

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I raised 7 children by myself, and on a limited income, and went to college and earned 2 degrees. I don't think this is so amazing, but other people seem to think so.

Teach, Learn, Share

Ive been a professional children's photographer; a dreamworker group leader, a soupkitchen cook; a family counselor, a seamstress,a gardener, a collage and book artist.. a collector of objects.. I like hearing about different professions, travel experiences, areas of expertise, other people's interests, children and their world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If I stay with you, you can expect respect, good boundaries, good listening, a sincere attempt to fit into your household, cleanliness, and offers to help out as needed. I would like to find out about you and your interests.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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