I've moved to the countryside near Lyon after living in Paris for a year and I am so much happier! Lyon is like a mini-Paris without all the drawbacks of a large city. I tell all my friends that it's a must-see!

I also lived in Atlanta for 26 years and I would be happy to share suggestions or help with anyone going there or Seattle. Both cities are wonderful to visit - and to live!

ABOUT ME

I'm a nomad, a seeker, a lover of life and people. I try to bring joy and an open mind and heart to everyone I meet. I wish I could live indefinitely in order to experience all the mysteries and wonders of this world.

PHILOSOPHY

I am so lucky to have this life; I don't want to squander one moment of it! But that doesn't mean I have any right to tell others how to live it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've couchsurfed and I've hosted many wonderful people. I believe firmly in its mission (although I'm disappointed that it now charges its users for some things). While I now live rather far away from where most surfers will be visiting, I'm still close enough to come to the city to meetup and show people around. I also love being part of the community and doing things together with like-minded people.

Interests

Foreign and indie films;
Dance - especially West African;
Biodynamic farming;
Volunteering;
StoryCorps and The Moth;
Podcasts and NPR;
TED Talks;
Texas Hold'em Poker;
Animals and psychology;
Farmers markets;
Tropical fruits;
Hearing people laugh;
Random weird stories and storytelling;
Anything zany and unique (like Free Pie day and flash mobs);
PDA!!

• animals
• pets
• dancing
• movies
• podcasts
• poker
• psychology
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This is a small thing, but something very precious to me: being deep inside a cave in a vast, open space underground all alone. It was so deep and dark and silent - like being inside of the earth and part of it at the same time.

Teach, Learn, Share

I hope that I lead through example, and the most important impression I try to make on others is that humans can be kind, thoughtful, open-minded, appreciative, and trustworthy. Other than that, if you don't know Texas Hold'em, I would be thrilled to teach you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My friendship;
My respect for them and their home;
Love and affection for any pets they might have;
Any work that they need help with;
A continued relationship that spans many locales;
An extensive network of people who are always willing to help;
Crazy stories (the wilder, the better!)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States