I work as a development officer for a college, which takes me on the road frequently. Additionally I am an artist/painter, with a long term goal to be able to transition into painting full time. I live in a farmhouse on about 35 acres a couple miles from the village of Canton.

I am especially interested in using this as a means to meet other people involved in creative endeavors. I use that term broadly; artists, writers, musicians of course...but inventors, scientists, mathematicians...I can guarantee I will find you fascinating.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I really hope to one do be the couch surfer but I recognize the likelihood of doing so is less now than it was when I first signed up several years ago. I still enjoy the daydream at least and perhaps one day. Realistically I'm much more likely to participate as host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Interests

Art. I am pretty committed to an on-the-side painting career.

Woodworking/building things in general.

Gardening/landscaping/houseplants.

Hiking in the Adirondacks.

• arts
• gardening
• painting
• woodworking
• hiking
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Catch 22, The Grapes of Wrath, Bound For Glory

Dr. Strangelove

All sorts of music, but lately a lot of Tom Waits, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Neal Young, The Kinks, and Kris Kristofferson

Teach, Learn, Share

I haven't couch surfed yet, but I had an amazing hitchhiking adventure. Family and friends had their reservation. After I was home when they asked how it went, I could only think one thing. Whatever the opposite of the word cynical is, was exactly how I felt. The world is full of a lot of amazing strangers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, France, Senegal, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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