CURRENT MISSION

To Market my painting and photography so I can earn enough money to return to Europe.

ABOUT ME
married to Steve. Have travelled to Europe 10 times. Been in at least 20 countries. Have hosted 10 exchange students.

ABOUT ME:
We attend non-denominational church.

I enjoy all kinds of people.

I usually travel solo.

I do not smoke or drink.
We allow smoking here, but outside only.

...We rescued an Italian Greyhound in 2007...named Marley. She was old, but very sweet...(2010 UPDATE) Sadly, we put Marley to sleep in December. She was 15 1/2
We now Two more Italian Greyhounds...
We also have two cats.

Hobbies and interests include: American football, photography, travel.

I love Lily-of the valley flower...the color green...and mexican food. Most food in general (except fish)...I am always on a diet, and need to be...LOL

I love to have conversations about most anything. One topic I PREFER NOT to dicuss (esp. in Europe) is Politics...I was in Europe when we (USA) went to Iraq, and it was a very uncomfortable thing. People everywhere were nice, but only wanted to tell me how much they hated President Bush.

I suffer from Lupus. It is an Autoimmune disease which is not fun!
My Heart, eyes, Lungs, & Kidneys are affected. It slows me down, but has not stopped me!!

PHILOSOPHY

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel
read only one page"

ST. AUGUSTINE

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted 9 exchange students over the past 20 years, and would love to host travelers as well. I tell everyone I meet, especially in Europe, about this great site. I want to help keep CS2 around 100 more years!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In Florence Italy(2005), and Paris France(2006).
In Mainz Germany (2007), Baden-Baden Germany (2007), London England (2007)

I have learned some things along the way...

1)If climbing 6 flights of stairs bothers you...be sure to ask if your Host/Hostess has a lift.
2)If you are not bringing a sleeping bag & towel be sure to find out if your Host/Hostess has blankets, sheets, pillows.

Interests

Photography, Cats, Travel, Letter writing, Journaling, Grandkids, active in my Church (Protestant),Volunteer work,& Biographies/Autobiographies.I like old buildings, and history. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I am Romantic and sentimental. Snobby people bore me. Humble people capture my heart.

• cats
• fish
• writing
• books
• photography
• coloring
• dining
• mexican food
• dieting
• drinking
• flowers
• politics
• traveling
• volunteer work
• painting
• fishing
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• american football
• soccer
• history
• volunteering
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

The Bible is the greatest book on Earth...I love Foreign Movies, Reference books, Biographies, 70's music...Pink Floyd/Van Morrison/ Classical/Jazz/ Frampton/Santana /Cream/ Foreigner/ Christian Music/

...I Love History and Geography.
Create your own visitor map!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wow! Too many to tell about. I savour all of my MEMORIES when I travel. I am so blessed by God for these rich experiences!

I did photograph the birth of a baby once....and I (with 6 others) dined at Dans le Noir in Paris. This is someting everyone must do. You dine completely in the dark, and your server is totally vision impaired (blind) and you cannot see your food in front of you!

Teach, Learn, Share

Pack your suitcase OR Backpack, then take half of it out...Pack your Purse OR wallet, then double it.

I can bring laughter to a sad heart

What I Can Share with Hosts

A warm conversation.
My experiences
Stories

I can tell you about Some of the States in the USA.
I also want to know about my Host(s)
I do not expect my Host to take time from work or feel they must take me all over on city tours.
I am very independent and like to go out alone ... I am trustworthy to leave alone in your flat/ house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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