I sought long for myself, through mountains, plains, and dales. What I didn't realize: I felt like a ghost because I was hungry. When I found food I found myself. This is not a gourmet story.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hotels are expensive and sterile; I want to know about real life in the places where I go, and I want to connect with people rather than cable.

Interests

I've got interests old and new, can you guess one from this clue?
Talk to me about politics, economics, philosophy, science, history.
Talk to me about magic and all of its manifestations.
Talk to me about love, compassion, and sharing.
Tell me about your life, and I'll tell you of mine.
Teach me about something I haven't heard before.

• humanities
• dining
• politics
• magic
• economics
• history
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Most music sans pop country and metal. In recent news I'm loving 90s hiphop.
In movies and books, I've lately gone the way of horror and drama. Hook me with a good aesthetic or a brilliant message.
Film faves: Pan's Labyrinth, Dead Man, Candyman
Book faves: Stranger in a Strange Land, All About Love, Cat's Cradle.
Musical faves: Dr Octagon, Magical Mystery Chambers, Damon Albarn.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed up a sleeping volcano to watch a nearby volcano erupting during a lightning storm.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach, share, and learn.
I can teach classes about many humanities.
I can tell you about magic.
I can show you how to open forbidden places.
I can describe other worlds.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always down to share fun and stories!
And to clean up. It's the least I can do.
I'm also generally knowledgeable and helpful wherever I can be.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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