Living the umpteenth chapter of my life, learning more about the world and myself. Advocate for social justice and empowerment for disenfranchised people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Encouragement from my offspring and their spouses who have been active with it, and who know that I enjoy traveling and meeting a variety of people.

Interests

Foreign cultures, hiking in the wilds, watching birds and wildlife. Art museums, dogs, history of the common people.

• dogs
• wildlife
• birds
• arts
• traveling
• hiking
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, foreign movies, biographies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived on the Micronesian island of Pohnpei for three years, teaching at the college, learning about the traditional cultures.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, and also about surviving difficult circumstances. I learn in unexpected ways and times. I can share the joys of being a mother, a wife, a grandmother, a sister, a friend, an independent woman.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Organizing things and ideas, editing short written pieces, and solving mundane problems.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Mexico, Palau, Philippines, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Micronesia, Federated States of, United States