CURRENT MISSION

Currently studying and playing traditional and current Irish music and Chicago South-side Electric blues. I write songs and short stories in my spare time. I also teach performance.

ABOUT ME

I'm a non-smoker, interested in health foods, chi energy work, Ayurveda and the blood type diet.

I like to sing and play live acoustic and electric blues music - and at times try to make people laugh doing open mic stand-up comedy and impressions..

My current work-out is weight bench and heavy bag training.

I'm a bit liberal politically (voted for our current president, and will again) but I'm somewhat conservative in other areas.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that people should live and let live. I think each of us can make a big difference in the world by simply making someone else feel happy. When you encounter someone, you can either love them or judge them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have only just joined the CS project (2010) and have been hosted by three CS members so far; one in Missouri, one in Colorado and one in California. My participation so far has been only that of a couch guest.

As of 3/3/2012 I can offer a couch here in Boston. (4/2012 update: I've hosted 6 people in the last 7 weeks.)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experiences so far have been very positive. It has been amazing to come into a complete stranger's home and feel welcomed, safe and relaxed after a long trip. All you want to do is unwind and talk about your travels, or maybe just lie down for awhile or eat or take a shower and feel at home. I've been able to do all of these things with my couch surf hosts so far, and it has enabled me to see most other people as generous, benevolent and trustworthy. Being a couch surf guest has restored my faith in human nature. We live in a world filled with decent people. (as of 3/2012 I've begun hosting, and all has gone well so far.)

Interests

I'm interested in the arts, and like to write songs, sing and play music. I like to walk, hike, read and journal, write stories and exercise. I'm interested in differing faith communities and their beliefs in God. I'm intrigued by Hinduism and yogic practices. I'm interested in people who live unconventional lives.

• arts
• singing
• performing arts
• exercise
• dieting
• gardening
• music
• guitar
• blues
• hiking
• hang gliding

Music, Movies, and Books

American Jazz, Blues, some current pop, older Country (Hank Williams, Patsy Cline) Bach Cello concertos. Country Blues...

I like documentaries, books on esoteric and religious philosophy,current fiction and science fiction. Cormac McCarthy's "The Road." "City of Thieves" by David Benioff are current favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hang gliding!...Have traveled to Germany and Iceland and The Netherlands playing music. Visited the Nuuana Pali Lookout on Oahu island, said to be one of the windiest place on Earth.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach electric and acoustic guitar - singing - and know something about drum and conga playing and drum circles.
I'm middle aged, but healthy and strong. Can help with chores, gardening, chopping wood, and other all around chores..

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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