Boy, this is like a dating profile where you try and distinguish yourself, representing yourself as somehow special. I would like to avoid that.

I've lived in the New York City metro area for over 30 years but I proudly (but without making a big show about it, of course!) identify as being from Wisconsin. We Midwesterners are more considerate and laid back than East Coasters.

I am single and a widower for 6 years now. I'm retired after a career in IT, and now I sing classical repertoire, such as opera, oratorio and sacred music as an avocation. I like how this music requires so much from you as a human being. I also play tennis!

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Currently, I am nearing the time for leaving New Jersey. I want to live in Europe for a while, specifically, Germany, so that I can continue to study singing. This undertaking will require reconnaissance! Couchsurfing will be a great help to me, as I will have an opportunity to meet real people in the communities where they live. I will be able to make a more informed decision about where to live and study. Also, I hate spending money on hotels. What a waste!

兴趣

• singing
• dining
• gardening
• opera
• tennis
• bridge
• choral singing

音乐、电影和书籍

My brother and I from time to time list our favorite movies, so let me try and remember from last time... The French Connection, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, Vertigo, Gone With the Wind, The Graduate, Amadeus, The Manchurian Candidate, Fargo, The Godfather. Okay, I cheated, I looked up some lists online, but not all of the above were on the critics' lists!

As for books, I will have to revisit this question. For pure enjoyment, I really appreciate a series, such as the Master and Commander series by Patrick O'Brian and the Inspector Montalbano books by Andrea Camilleri. Sadly, I have read these in their entirety. I like the authors John Le Carre and Kate Atkinson, and many others.

As for music, classical singers!

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

This accomplishment is in two parts. The first part was a big flop on my part when at nearly 60, I accepted a spot in a summer Opera program, performing the role of Inspector Budd in Britten's Albert Herring. I developed stage fright and didn't complete the program, or perform in the opera. The second part is that immediately following my return home, I started rehearsals for a production of Barber of Seville. This was my debut, and I sang the role of Dr. Bartolo. A major role. I experienced a lot of anxiety but I hung in there, and pulled it off. I had no idea I could perform comedy. Who knew!

教，学，和分享

Join your chorus!
Play tennis!
Assist in making dinner.
Buy groceries.
Hike!

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Groceries and/or a meal out

我游览过的国家

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal

我居住过的国家

United States