Originally from New Hampshire, I have also lived in New Orleans, Washington state, Colorado, and North Carolina. Traveling (domestic) with my dog Chi for the winter of 2021-22. Not my first time driving across the country - I’ve moved myself, and also traveled around by van and Skoolie in the past. This time we’ll be living out of my pick up truck. :)

Looking to link up with high vibe folks for a meal, coffee, and tea. And perhaps a shower, as I do have. Bed in the truck!

I love new experiences, stories, and different perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, and a roof over my head is always much appreciated. I also love to pay it forward when I am able!

Interests

Hiking, exploring, live music, art, culture, good food, organic gardening, permaculture design, ecological design, camping, foraging, kayaking and days at/on/in the river, books, exchanging knowledge, dancing, yoga, farmers markets, sushi, herbalism, mountains, mycology, radical simplicity, anarcho-herbalism, social entrepreneurship

• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• dancing
• dining
• yoga
• gardening
• music
• live music
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Blues, funk, soul, folk, bluegrass, afrobeat, hip hop, country, jazz, dance music. . .most music, though I tend to be turned off by whatever pop hits are being turned out on the fm radio these days.

Kurt Vonnegut, Derrick Jensen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I slept in Zuchotti park for Occupy Wall Street.

I’ve lived in a school bus, a treehouse, and a shed.

I planted a forest garden that produces food and medicine each year with little to no maintenance. The plants do the work, really. I want to spend more time focusing on this type of stewardship.

I organized and ran a design charrette for a 12 acre property that involved over 100 diverse stakeholders and a very small budget.

I converted a 1989 diesel school bus into a motor home. 208,000 miles and still rolling strong!

Teach, Learn, Share

organic gardening, some tree, plant, and mushroom ID, permaculture, soil science, herbalism/teas, alternative energy sources, stories!

What I Can Share with Hosts

good food, corny jokes, ideas

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States