CURRENT MISSION

To travel more deeply by staying in one place for a while.

ABOUT ME

Update: I suddenly have a family! :) My spouse, new baby, and 2 teenage stepchildren live in a cozy house here in central Texas. We may be too busy with work projects and babycare to go out much, but if you are passing through and need a place to stay or other assistance let us know.

Returned Peace Corps volunteer from Tanzania (06-08)

One of the happiest times of my life was when I lived in a cabin at a pottery in NC (03-05) with a composting toilet and worked on a nearby organic farm. A major life goal is to experience that level of beauty and sustainability in my life again as soon as possible! Preferably on my own land...

PHILOSOPHY

I believe we are all strange loops embedded in something real and worth being present for. I have faith that life has purpose, but I suspect that understanding that requires focusing away from human constructions (tangible and intangible) as much as possible. I love the outdoors as well as the glimpses of wilderness we catch in each other when we make real human connections.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

NOT ABLE TO HOST AT THIS TIME, BUT I am committed to doing my part to keep a positive, safe couchsurfing community alive in the future.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had multiple extremely positive surfing experiences while I was living in Florida traveling around for Outward Bound. I made so many deeply enjoyable, unexpected connections just by being open to whatever came along. I love the couchsurfing community! I have also done some hosting in Brownwood and surfed in Arizona and the Ozarks.

Interests

Interested in pretty much everything EXCEPT professional sports, money, and objects purchased with money. New ideas.

• beauty
• education
• traveling
• pottery
• outdoor activities
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Annie Dillard, Ken Wilber, all the social sciences, natural science, autobiographies... I love learning

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lived in a rural village in central Tanzania for 2 years

Teach, Learn, Share

I suppose I could tell you about/provide/discuss:
Swahili
Peace Corps
mental health recovery movement(my work)
a cool place to camp in WY
alternative education

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tanzania, United States

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