CURRENT MISSION

I am still trying to help clean up the corruption in my small town but now need over a two month break to clear my head...and write.

ABOUT ME

I have been graced with long-time wonderful friends and seem, throughout my travels, to make many more wherever my steps take me. I am also the very proud parent of two terrific daughters...one graduated cum laude at UW, the other studying art closer to home--the University of Idaho. I am looking forward to much more travel and finishing up several works of fiction which have laid on my desk far too long (I have four published works--one a novel, one a collection of essays, one a memoir, one a collection of short stories). Life has been full and I have only gratitude for its richness.

PHILOSOPHY

At eighteen, I encountered the Anthony Quinn character Zorba. I devoured the book, the movie..anything by Kazantzakis I could lay my hands upon. I decided then to live each day as if it were my last. By twenty, I looked down the road and wanted to live without regret...but also decided that if there were regrets, they would be for things I had done rather than those I hadn't. I also chose the difficult path of not believing a single truth unless it was validated by my life's own experiences. I have tried to live deliberately and have wanted to leave a very small footprint. I am still learning.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am still pretty new with CS so it is difficult to say just how I might be able to participate. For now, I am dipping my toes in the water by making a long drive to Puerto Vallarta along the way hoping to connect with some folks generous enough to share a couch.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Somewhat of a newbie.

Interests

Grass roots organizing, bleeding heart political causes, writing, reading, playing acoustic guitar, backpacking, body surfing, cross country skiing, snorkeling, gardening (new to this too), collector cars.

• arts
• writing
• books
• causes
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• guitar
• backpacking
• surfing
• snorkeling
• skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books...mostly non-fiction...history, biographies. I enjoy Indie films, subtitled films, dramas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Parenting two open, alive, curious, loving and honest daughters.

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I have been a grass roots organizer my whole life, I suppose I could pass along some useful tips to those with a cause to promote. My first and last jobs for paychecks were as newspaper editor. I could help those somewhat challenged to find words to express their feelings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States