CURRENT MISSION

learn, discover, explore, love

ABOUT ME

We will celebrate 30 years of marriage. We have two kids...NYC,and China! Our 10 year old Airedale terrier is one of the family- strong willed, and very loving. Connecticut has been home for 16 years. We love to travel and meet people. Our most recent trip of interest was across China. Another was an epic journey across the USA, driving coast to coast taking in 13 National Parks. USA is a beautiful and vast resource. We have been to Asia, South America, Australia, Europe. Africa is on our bucket list.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that by meeting people we can build bridges to eliminate prejudice and eradicate stereotyping one person at a time.
I believe that we can either be a light for others or a mirror to enhance the light that is already present.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

First, CS was in France meeting people for a drink or an overnight stay. Once home we hosted 2 CS parties for CSers in the area. We surfed (for 39 days)across the USA- met amazing people and felt connected with each CSer. At an Ale House in Milwaukee, we met Milwaukee' CS group. Very dynamic. A new Eastern Connecticut CS group is hatching! We hosted Korean CSers and loved it!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

CSing makes traveling synonymous with connecting. Meals with others, playing games, sharing maps, trails, recipes or laughs while being a guest or a host can change the human condition from a lonely experience to one where the light of another's life and energy flows.

Interests

children-1st our own then, those with special needs
theater-from Broadway to Community productions
hiking-we love to head for the hills on the weekend
traveling-We don't think we can ever see enough!
reading, chatting and playing SCRABBLE & Toastmasters
gardening-if you love your garden you will love us!
nature-birds, trees, flowers, sunsets. (Life is amazing.)

• birds
• culture
• theater
• recipes
• partying
• drinking
• gardening
• flowers
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• cartography
• history
• parks
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I like foreign, independent and documentary films the best. My personal music genres vary from classical, rock, country,international, jazz, and the latest my kids bring home...asking me to listen. I try to balance my reading with nonfiction and novels. Most recent reads:Three Cups of Tea, The Last Lesson, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A Fine Balance, and Non-Violent Communication.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I brought three children into the world.
I walked the Great Wall of China.
I have visited most of the 50 states.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to learn the history and culture of communities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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