CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy life and try to make the world a little better.

ABOUT ME

Currently do public and media work for a U.S. government agency. Have had many other political and governmental jobs in Washington, as well as TV news. Lived in Japan for three years teaching English and studying Japanese and aikido. Love history, travel, reading and writing. Aspiring novelist.

My wife is from Peru, where she was a government lawyer; now she's an English teacher and brand-new U.S. citizen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have been a member of Hospitality Club for over 10 years and have had many great experiences there. You may check out my profile there (under quillpower) if you wish to see references. Also, I have traveled widely using the hospitality net of Esperanto, the international language -- in Japan and all over Europe.

Interests

History, government, politics, literature, travel, languages, music and many more.

• writing
• literature
• clubbing
• politics
• news
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• music
• communications
• teaching
• history
• languages
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Mainly '60s classic rock, led by the Beatles. Also jazz, bossa nova, modern orchestral music (e.g. Aaron Copland). Movies: Just about everything, especially history-based drama or documentaries. Books: Lots of history and current affairs. Love Shakespeare and Chaucer (I can read him aloud in Middle English).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Have visited 35 countries. Lived in Japan as an English teacher for three years. Was a four-time champion on the American TV quiz show "Jeopardy!"

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, I suppose you could see under Interests. I am happy to discuss and/or teach about anything with which I am familiar. Or not so familiar.