I am a writer who lives in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Right now I’m trying to follow in the footsteps of a 5th century monk, Kevin of Glendalough, who walked from Ireland to Rome and write a book about him. I’m hoping to accomplish that in three months, hopefully with the help of some couch surfing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I hope to meet real people, and spend great time with them on both our journeys.

Interests

People, the outdoors, hiking, golden retrieves, writing, biographies and obituaries, fishing, saints, fixing and repairing things.

• literature
• photography
• dancing
• environment
• italian food
• cooking
• white wine
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• soccer
• hockey
• volleyball
• paragliding
• swimming
• geography
• mountain biking
• ultimate frisbee
• beach volleyball
• making friends
• hiking in the mountains
• saints

Music, Movies, and Books

Taylor Swift, Brothers Osborne, Francesca Battistelli, Luke Bryan, and lots of one-hit wonders. Batman Begins, About Time, Arrival. Huckleberry Finn, James Herriot, The forty-nine steps, Puck of Pook’s Hill, and almost any non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a Catholic priest

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to get to know people who think differently from me. Life is relationships.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking the McKenzie family secret recipe breakfast crepes. (But don’t ask me what the secret ingredient is;) ) I am an amateur electrician. Having been a Catholic priest for a while, i can answer almost any question about that.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Northern Ireland, San Marino, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Italy, United States