Just another traveler on the road with a penchant for spreading the word of Ch--QUALITY JOURNALISM. News matters people. Support your local watchdog and unions.

Left-leaning, record playing, knitting, biking, hiking, reading, quaffing, and definitely enjoying sunsets on the porch overlooking St Paul Cathedral.

Follow me on Instagram & Twitter @damnit_dan_z

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to offer a spot to weary travelers (who don't mind my two kitties) and all-around enjoyable strangers. Why? Life is short and I love to hear peoples' stories. What's your story?

Interests

There's a lot more - I'm a creature of whimsy.

• theater
• concerts
• italian food
• wine
• beer
• mexican food
• food trucks
• news
• movies
• reading
• knitting
• music
• hiking
• history
• parks
• biking
• learning
• picnics
• restaurants
• thai food
• musicals
• records
• drag queens
• public transportation
• rupaul
• baseball games
• newspapers
• unions

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Musicals, classic rock, Abba and Dean Martin top the list (with the Beatles, of course)

Movies - (Musicals) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Burlesque, Rent (Other) Gattaca, The Lego Movie, Crazy Stupid Love, Interview with a Vampire

Books - Dracula is my all-time favorite

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

June 2016 is the 8 year anniversary of my trip to Lesotho, where I spent a month working with classmates on various community service projects to help communities there. Our focus was on children orphaned and affected by the AIDS Epidemic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Lesotho, Mexico, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States