Born in Detroit, lived in Michigan with few exceptions. BA in Education with Spanish and Political Science minors from Michigan State University. Graduate degree from Wayne State University. Grown son and daughter. Recently married a man who also enjoys traveling and languages but he's ahead of me on both. He told me about Couchsurfing but also has yet to try it (or be home for a recent inquirer).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel more due to it being less expensive. I've homestayed through two other organizations and hosted through one plus 4 for a women's conference, enjoying the people I've met as guest and host.

Interests

• esperanto

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical to work by; Karen Carpenter and Anne Murray are two of my favorite singers. Books on Tape have been valuable for many trips from Michigan to Georgia--Jodi Piccoult is my favorite author for those. Read all of the Bones books. Musicals are favorite movies. I enjoy theater--community and Stratford Ontario.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I grew up with a runway in my back yard, took flying lessons from my father and finished getting my pilot's license at Detroit City Airport. Started Girls in Aviation Days there 9 years ago.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a Genealogy researcher, which helped much on books I've written and published, such as Warm and Wonderful Stepmothers of Famous People.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Esperanto.

Detroit history and activism. One need only to stay out of bad relationships and drugs and Detroit is safe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States