I love to play soccer, volleyball, online video games; I enjoy hanging out at coffee shops and bookstores; I enjoy horticulture, and most dogs and cats. I'm a volunteer with a variety of organizations; serve on a few boards of directors; and I'm a member of several civic groups, such as Rotary and the International Knights of the Round Table.
I'm a relatively easy-going guy; I vote Green and Democrat; I grew up Republican. I'm an openly gay, single man...if I never told you, only a select few would ever guess!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a writer, I'm always on a budget, seeking affordable places to crash.
And, it doesn't hurt to meet people.

Interests

Refer to "About Me" section~

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Dead Poet Society; Bulworth; Manchester By the Sea, and The Way, Way Back.
I have a poor attention span for books...I read newspapers instead.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

As someone who was adopted, and later grew up in a foster care situation, I graduated from a four-year, private university.

Teach, Learn, Share

As a writer, I'm decent at editing people's papers.
As a former newsletter editor for the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society in California, I really need to advocate: "Palms" are not trees. (Please don't say "palm tree.") Palms, based on their root system, are members of the grass family; because they are tall, people think they are trees.
Don't be among them!

What I Can Share with Hosts

As to what I can "share," I guess...I'm decent at complimentary deep-tissue massage, as long as your preference of lotion or oil is made available.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Viet Nam