CURRENT MISSION

To realize my creative potential and help others do the same.

ABOUT ME

I'm a photographer with an interest in the relationship between people and environment.

I love good food, long walks, live music, and dancing.

PHILOSOPHY

Live an examined life. Appreciate the many opportunities I've been given. See beauty in my surroundings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed and hosted. The whole of it has been positive. I look forward to continuing to support people in their journeys and when personally traveling, receiving others' generosity.

Interests

I'm a curious fellow with diverse interests ranging from cooking, to gardening, photography, film, and literature.

• literature
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hunting

Music, Movies, and Books

My tastes are varied, but here is some of what I like:

Movies:

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and His Lover
Last of the Mohicans
The Bicycle Thief
Nostalgia
The Royal Tenenbaums
Seraphine

Books:

Still Life with Oysters and Lemon
Down and Out in Paris
Omnivore's Dilemma
The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Music:

Sharon Jones
David Byrne
Radiohead
Jack Rose
Steve Reich
Wire
Mr. Gnome
Neu
Bill Frisell
Bonobo
Johnny Flynn

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

An amazing thing that I've never done: seen a shooting star.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've cooked (and baked) throughout the States and am interested in sharing these experiences by preparing communal meals.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States