I was born in 1961 (not 1914 as I believe I say on FB), and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. My family members are artists, civil rights and peace activists, and gifted teachers. I live and work at Quail Springs Permaculture Farm:

www.quailsprings.org

an educational non profit in the southern California coastal mountains dedicated to modeling regenerative practices concerning growing food, building shelter, stewarding lands and watersheds, and the use of sustainable energy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My niece and other friends have recommended it highly and I'm interested in the flexibility and personal connection that it offers.

Interests

• farm animals
• performing arts
• cooking
• music
• live music
• guitar
• visual arts
• sustainability
• permaculture
• harmonica
• banjo
• organic farming
• urban farming
• concertina

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Cuyama Mama and The Hot Flashes (shameless self promotion), Movie - Jean Cocteau's 1946 Beauty and The Beast, Current favorite book - Mink River, by Brian Doyle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Assisted with the birth of a close friend's child

Teach, Learn, Share

Banjo, harmonica, singing, gardening, farming, animal husbandry, cooking. Depending on the time of year, I may be able to offer a small earthen guest cabin for travelers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Art & music that I make, and if it's close to my Quail Springs home, farm produce, meat, milk and eggs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Central African Republic, France, Germany, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Norway, United States