I am fun loving, but serious person who relishes in intelligent discourse about ideas and life. I believe in tolerance and equal rights for all and enjoy meeting new people whose philosophies might encourage me to stretch and grow my own.

I live on a small ranchette in California that is shared by a horse, goats, chickens, rabbits and of course cats and dogs. I work online & spend a lot of time on the computer. I love the lifestyle of working from home. I'm a great cook and most of the food I eat is grown or sourced locally.

If you are thinking of staying here, keep in mind that my home is shared my 3 dogs and 7 cats who go inside/outside. I do have a weekly housekeeper but there are occasional puddles, hair balls or other souvenirs from living with multiple critters. I find the lessons learned from them more than outweigh this inconvenience. The guest rooms is critter free. If you are a neatnik this may bother you.

I enjoy reading, hikes with the dogs, yoga, gardening and have recently begun to play bridge, which I really enjoy. Living near Yosemite national park has been a wonderful source of joy. I am hard working, dependable and also enjoy a good opportunity to relax and enjoy our local hot tub. True to my German heritage, I am direct and people know where I stand as i do not beat around the bush.

(Please message me if you are traveling to California and exploring housing options) I am not a participant on CS for dating purposes. Thank you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling to Japan and want to tour the country. I believe that staying with locals will enhance my visit and I look forward to seeing a different aspect of Japanese life rather than a tourist point of view.

(Please message me if you are traveling to California and exploring housing options) I am not a participant on CS for dating purposes. Thank you.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to listen to the blues - Marvin Gaye is a favorite, symphony, opera, regae, Simon and Garfunkel, my favorite movies are: Star Wars, Gone with the Wind, anything Hitchcock, anything with Carey Grant, Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz

I'm a huge fan of Barbara Kingsolver books and wait until her next one is released gobbling it up. I also love Michael Ondatje, Ishiguro, and other novels - I read the New Yorker Magazine weekly and also am a fan of non fiction and current events

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have written 2 books to great acclaim and success.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn and share ideas. I know alot about traveling in Yosemite and our surrounding area. I also am well versed in organic gardening, Kuglekultur, animal husbandry and animal care.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of travel, cooking, organic lifestyle and gardening, animal care and passion for life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Netherlands, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

France