I am a retired Real Estate Broker and Susan, my wife, is a very active professional landscape designer. We were both raised in the Portland Metropolitan area, have been married >35 years, have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. We are physically active, play musical instruments and are learning Spanish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A Neighbor introduced us to the concept and has asked us to co host with them in September '18.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Abba, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Daniels, Pink Floyd, Chopin, Maroon 5.
Movies: The Revenant, Mission Impossible, Mr. Smith builds his dream home, Overboard.
Books: A Course in Miracles, Translucent Revolution, Simple pleasures, Laurie King Novels.
TV: Reality Cooking shows, Modern Family.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mount Hood.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share interesting health care advances.
Learn about local geography and economy.
Teach Ukulele.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spirited conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan