CURRENT MISSION

Live life fully and share that fullness with others

ABOUT ME

I live about halfway between Kansas City International Airport and downtown Kansas City, MO. Neither me nor my two dogs smoke. I am an avid cyclist, love to travel, classical music and word/number games.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe who we are is ultimately defined by our experiences, not our possessions.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to travel and do as much as I can. I want to help others do the same.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have hosted several times.

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• yoga
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• classical music
• jazz
• cycling
• scuba diving
• basketball
• tennis
• tour de france

Music, Movies, and Books

Baroque classical music as well as classic rock and jazz. Preferred books are non-fiction, since real life is far more "unbelievable" than fiction. Will watch most any Star Trek, Die Hard, Alien, Terminator rerun when college basketball or pro football isn't hitting the spot for me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. Touched a shark while scuba diving. Stood at the base of a glacier. Rode in the Tour de France amateur-day race. Held my dogs while they were dying and my (ex-)wife while her cats died. Life's experiences are far better when shared.

Teach, Learn, Share

Be humble. Be gracious. Learn from everyone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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