CURRENT MISSION

To challenge myself

ABOUT ME

Most recently I am exploring the social justice implications of programs to help the poor in West Africa. This is my disseration research and is a life work that I love to share with others. I've spent about 3 years living in West Africa and would love to share insights, thoughts and opinions thereof...

I grew up in rural Northern California...and spent most of my adult life (when not abroad) in different parts of California. I love what it has to share...from diverse cultures...to equally diverse natural areas. I grew up explore these places and look forward to sharing with others California's treasures.

Generally I love learning from other people's passion and interests, whatever they may be. I consider my friends my family - and consider my relationships to be my greatest life work.

PHILOSOPHY

humility, honesty, goodwill

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am eager to begin hosting Couchsurfers when I return from 6 months away from home in Mid-March 2008!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been utterly amazed at the generosity of CSers and the friendships that I have made. It reaffirms a faith in each other and inspires me to want to chip in my fair share!

Interests

A great night out with friends. Wine. Long walks in the woods. Languages. Traveling to off-the-path locals. Politics - US and international. Long conversations. Surprises. Tea-tree touthpicks. A good movie. Exotic liquors. Unplanned days. Photography. Doing things I wouldn't normally do. Mentoring youth.

• photography
• wine
• politics
• traveling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

afro-beat, old cuban music, latin, salsa, stuff that makes you move.

Steinbeck - Grapes of Wrath, Kingsolver - Poisonwood Bible, Latour - Politics of Nature, Harvey - Brief History of Neoliberalism, etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

Thoughts, insights about West Africa

Learning, speaking languages other than English - particularly French and Spanish.

Countries I’ve Visited

Benin, Cuba, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Togo, United States

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