NOT hosting for NYC! I live 6.5 hours drive by car west of New York City. By bus the drive is a much longer time to drive from New York City. If you are planning on going to New York City my home would NOT be convenient.

Mostly retired now, working from my home part time. Lawyer (family law attorney from San Diego, California), researcher, Legal Shield associate, Freelance Writer, Red Cross volunteer and so much more.

Was a Geologist once upon a time.

Grandmother of 13 wonderful people roaming the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Love to travel.
Love adventure.
Doing it on the real cheap.
Visiting family and friends frequently.
Want to meet wide variety of people.

Interests

Wildlife.
History and Family stories.
Cemeteries and Museums.
Hiking.
Mountains.
Wilderness.
Forests.
Health and wellness.
Knitting.
Reading.
Hands-on charity work, much more fulfilling than sending money, but that is a priority too.
Personal growth.
Natural healing.

• wildlife
• arts
• writing
• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• crochet
• knitting
• piano
• hiking
• freelancing
• geology
• history
• law
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My musical tastes are quite eclectic. I like pop, classical, folk, jazz, country, blues, rock, in no particular order. Love live concerts on the rare occasions I go.

Movies: comedy, action, sci-fi. Don't watch that many movies these days, but do enjoy them from time to time. Two of my favorite comedies are As Good As it Gets, and Groundhog Day.

Books: Personal growth, rationalist fiction, science fiction, non-fiction. I listen to audio books mostly these days, while doing other things, like knitting.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Successfully raised all my five kids to be loving, compassionate, and highly responsible leaders in their respective communities. I would say that is an awesome accomplishment.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Geology, Writing, Online Genealogical Research and Family History, Knitting, Crochet.
Learning: Gardening, Art, Piano
Share: Lots of stories, Cooking, Natural Health tips, whatever else I do.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, help out with projects, cleaning, and organizing.

Can help you with all kinds of paperwork too.

I've have had some quirky interests over the years so you may uncover a memory of some surprising skill from my past... if things turn out that way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Guam, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States