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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
paradigm shift to sustainable living economies
ABOUT ME
I am a father, homesteader, communitarian, business owner, educator, traveler, music enthusiast, solar power madman. I'm excitable, busy, goofy, serious, compassionate, pissed off, empathetic, emphatic, crazy, physical, mental, hyper, calm and loving.
PHILOSOPHY
spiritual integrity, personal growth, global habitat salvation
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I just joined CS and I'm looking forward to meeting interesting people and participating in some discussion and exchange on issues of sustainability. I advocate a transition mobilization such as that found in Solartopia, the transformational vision from Harvey Wasserman.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
An unexpected week in Luxembourg experiencing the cultural mix of people and some interesting social events translated as dance festivals and bonfires.
Interests
renewable energy, homesteading, farming, summer camp, music, gatherings, community-based economics, peace, ecology
- design
- festivals
- dancing
- homesteading
- music
- camping
- business
- ecology
- economics
- teaching
Music, Movies, and Books
Tumbleweed Connection, Duncan, Buffalo Springfield, On the Threshold of a Dream, Abbey Road, Zachariah, Raspad, Wizards, Kontiki, The Great Rehearsal, Be Here Now, Solartopia, Ben Franklin
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
arrested and found "not guilty by reason of necessity" for trespassing at a toxic waste incinerator in attempt to shut it down - a big thanks to Martin Sheen for leading us over the fence
Teach, Learn, Share
I am a certified Solar PV Installer and teach entry-level installation classes. I am experienced in design and construction of energy efficient buildings that utilize passive and active solar aspects. I manage a company that provides design and installation of solar and wind power systems.
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.
Old School Badges
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Pioneer Badge