I have had a long career in the news industry, mostly in New York City, and enjoy keeping up with current events and learning about all types of cultures. I am now happily living in Palm Springs, Calif., and Vancouver, Canada.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My friends are scattered around the world, so I hope to do more travel, and I'd like to share with visitors my exploration of my new California desert environs.

Interests

Hiking, bicycling, current political and international affairs, cooking (especially Chinese and Italian).

• lgbt rights
• news
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a jazz aficionado. Pop-culture references may leave me staring blankly but at least I will be non-judgmental and will try to nod knowingly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote the words you heard when someone on the radio stunned you with monumental breaking news.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand