I am a writer and love poetry and nonfiction. I am a musician and play drums and ukulele, not so good at guitar but sometimes I magically play it well. I'll make you laugh. I'll talk philosophy with you if that's what you're into. Also willing to play music or look at your stamp collection. I am very adaptable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfing because I have a sudden unrelenting desire for adventure, meeting new people, learning new things, and traveling as I have not done much traveling in the past.

Interests

Books, philosophy, other things written on paper, writing by hand, poetry, comedy, non-fiction, screenwriting, fashion, music, walking, yoga, design, urban transportation, kinship care, kittens, kava, green stuff, rollerblades, glasses, kickball, flying, some fish but not other meats (usually but not exclusively), a quiet mind, the ocean, the mountains, clouds, any kind of artwork.

• dogs
• fish
• writing
• books
• poetry
• design
• fashion
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• yoga
• walking
• drinking
• flying
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• drums
• cycling
• fishing
• surfing
• kickball
• communications
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I let spotify do its thing when I like stuff. I don't catalog or reference artists much I just vibe to vibey songs. Fav books is a loaded question too. Am not a movie buff but love a good series.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing I've done recently: started writing my poems on an old typewriter.
One amazing thing I've done in life: figuring out what to do when my dad had a stroke and couldn't take care of himself anymore.

Teach, Learn, Share

I currently teach writing classes in the English Department at USF. I study health communication, aging, death and dying, identity, gender, and language (philosophy comes into play often with these topics). I am also interested in cybernetics/systems theory. I've taught public speaking for years and learned a lot of excellent writing strategies I could share (nonfiction and poetry) while working on my PhD. I've also taught group communication, communication theory, interpersonal communication, gender & identity, and have published articles about prison education and why it's important to stop running over bicyclists and pedestrians; yes, I have solutions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share conversation, information, poetry, prose, a happy time, whatever works. I adapt easily to others and my surroundings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States