I live in a small apartment close to the heart of Portsmouth, a town I love. Much of my free time is spent advocating for solving climate change, most particularly by pricing carbon, reforming transmission line permitting, expanding the use of electricity, and adding more trees. I am also a student of Tantra and active in the local UU church.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is a very special community full of people who are enjoying what life has to offer. Each person I have met has shared wonderful stories of experiences I would never have gotten to on my own.

Interests

I really enjoy cooking and having others to cook for. As I am single most of my meals are for myself and quite simple. While I enjoy taking photographs, I am not very adept at doing anything with them.

• singing
• photography
• dancing
• wine
• politics
• sailing
• skiing
• sports
• food
• bridge

Music, Movies, and Books

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Voulez Vous by Abba, saxophone, most particularly Jan Gabarek

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitch-hiked across the country and back when I was 18, probably not all that adventurous in this community but it was at the time.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about climate change, its impacts, and the politics. I am optimistic and focused on empowering others to learn about solutions and speak for the government's role.

At 77 years old, I have a ton of stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Time and appreciation, primarily. If I can educate or be educated so much the better.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands