CURRENT MISSION

To Get Going, and Keep It That Way.

ABOUT ME

Friendly, Warmhearted, Strong-headed. Anal retentive. Blunt, but with a point. Respectful, yet sarcastic. Philosophical. Logical. Musical. Generous. Funny. Verbose.

PHILOSOPHY

1) Give. 2) Forgive. 3) Scratch where it itches.

I'm just tryin' to Mind myself, Mind those I care about, and Not Meddle Otherwise.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfed all over the UK/Paris in 2010.. every experience unique, and good. Since then, I've been returning the karma by hosting.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed abroad in Scotland England and France. I have opened my house to couchsurfers since then, to varying degrees.

Interests

Music, Movies, Literature, Art, Philosophy. Fermentation. Self-reliance.

• arts
• literature
• cooking
• trivia
• movies
• music
• piano

Music, Movies, and Books

Here's a rough approximation:

Music: Zappa, Bjork, Bach, Tori, Beck, Santigold, Uri Caine, Morphine, Beirut, Debussy, Portishead.

Movies: Dr. Strangelove, Brazil, Eternal Sunshine, Amelie, Silence of the Lambs, There Will Be Blood, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Do The Right Thing, Annie Hall, Harold & Maude, Modern Times, Alphaville.

Authors: Vonnegut, Tom Robbins, Chomsky, Jennifer Hecht, Kundera.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I visited Castle Doune, in Scotland, which was used heavily by Monty Python in their Holy Grail movie. It was a pretty great experience, regardless of its movie-trivia status.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you more about music than you probably want to know. I think a lot, and feel that my philosophical side is at a damn even keel. I've been developing specific skills as a fermenter of things, and I'm a piano tuner/technician.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook up a storm, in virtually any conditions/dietary restrictions. If you own a piano, I might be able to tune it for you if I've got a few tools with me, or make a repair. I tell a good joke. I can tell a bad joke too, if you want.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States