I'm a father of a 3 year old and 5 months old. I grew up in Vermont, therefore consider myself a nature lover, open minded and very tolerant and accepting of other's life choices.. I'm a former marine, as well as the former leader of the nation's largest antiwar organization of Iraq veterans. I'm the co-winner of M.I.T.'s Solve award for sustainability business models. So, if you like peace or this planet, we can probably find something to talk about :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am attending a TV debate in Burlington, as a Congressional Candidate. I live in the opposite corner of the state and want to save myself a couple hours of driving at night.

Interests

• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• raising healthy and happy kiddos

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Airplane, Good Will Hunting, Free State of Jones, Jaws, JFK, Life is Beautiful
Books: Nature and the Human Soul, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible, People's History of the United States, Fingerprints of the Gods, The Gruffalo
Music: Dispatch, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, Be Good Tanyas, Lumineers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Won a Human Rights Award for Organizing an Antiwar Movement from Within the U.S. Military

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach about solar energy. I'm eager to learn about teaching kiddos to be life long lovers of learning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, Beer, Wine, Stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Colombia, Honduras, Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, South Korea, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iraq, Japan