I am a Writer. I am an Artist. I am a Water Dancer; flowing through the emotions of those around me.

My grandfather moved to the United States before ww2. His family still lives near Salerno, Italy. I will be visiting them at some point along my journey. But for now, I am a walking hobo. A starving artist. If you pick a number between 5-150 I'll write you a story in return fo a warm place to rest my head. I'd love to regale you with stories.

I have degrees in engineering, as well as multimedia design. But my passion is community. When people work together, they are powerful! I have become the President of a community Makerspace and Art Gallery, Confluent. facebook.com/confluentspace

You can see some of the pictures of what I've been up to with these fine people here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/confluent_space/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Visiting Italy to see family and work on my Art. I am a hobo in a foreign land. I hope to meet amazing people that inspire me live life to it's fullest.

Interests

I like to bike, cuddle, smash the state, backpack, make new friends, build community, write poetry, make art, and love.

Music, Movies, and Books

So many. Let's chat.

Music:
The Knife, Nina Simone, Nosaj Thing, The Beatles, Dead Prez, Dead Kennedy's, Paint the Sky Red, Dirty Projectors, Red Fang, Alt-J, Electric Octopus, David Rovics, Nahko Bear, Flobots, The Doors

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Founded a successful Community based Art space. I have so much love in my heart for the people that have come together to create a better world. If you want to change everything, start anywhere!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know lots and lots and lots of things. Let's chat, I'm sure I have something worth knowing :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company. I'll write a short story all about you. And connections in the US. My friends are amazingly talented musicians and artists, and mystics, and writers, and technologists.

Here's a story I wrote for my friend Lindy... She swam alongside a sea turtle, smiling through her breather. That day, she left behind all of the condescending looks from people who needed to tell themselves they were smarter than the sexy blonde. The turtle lit it’s bioluminescent body and looked into her eyes. They hung suspended in the shallow depths of the sea making a connection that would last a lifetime. She heard it’s voice in her mind, “Be yourself. Do what you want to do in the moment. Do things that excite you. The more this happens, the easier it will become to find peace. You’ll be producing work that reflects the serenity at your center; And you’ll be content, because money and prestige, and all of the trappings of society that produce status anxiety will drop so far down your priority list as to barely register at all. No longer will it feel like 'work'. Happiness comes from inner peace. So, be peaceful, and listen to the universe. Take the path of least resistance until you’re ready to fight a battle. Life isn’t meant to be a struggle. Swim slow; Live long; Glow bright.” The smile left her lips, entering her heart.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States