I am a human being in relatively good standing with nature and the forces of the cosmos.

Sometimes you will find me in my hometown of Chicago, and sometimes in my adopted home in Puglia, Italy. You may certainly visit wherever I may be, but each place has its limitations. Regardless, you are always most welcome.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and feel like a local when I'm traveling.

Interests

creativity and curiosity

• chickens
• rabbits
• motorcycles
• painting
• leatherworking
• music
• art
• permaculture
• theatre
• lighthouses
• ice skating
• dreaming
• trains
• organic gardening
• urban planning
• accordion
• antiques
• off-grid living
• journaling
• kombucha
• urban farming
• diy projects
• street photography
• urban design
• patterns
• open mic
• human connection
• solidarity economies
• barter
• accordion repair
• creative experimentation
• marijuana and hemp
• reuse and recycling
• laughing long and loud
• smoking and preserving food

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most kinds of music, prefer fiction to non fiction when reading for fun, and will watch almost any movie once.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A holiday from the ordinary and mundane.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States