CURRENT MISSION

To share our lovely country home with interesting travelers and to meet new friends wherever we travel.

ABOUT ME

Mostly self taught, I like to work with my hands. It's been a good day if I've built something or fixed something. My couch potato home is my castle. I have stacks of magazines (all genres) but am not much of a book reader. I like spending time outdoors but am not especially athletic. I got my first television while living on a sailboat in my mid-forties (the boat was too small for more vigorous activities) and now watch way too much TV. I've been an avid public radio listener for almost thirty years, although I hate opera and dislike classical music in general, have an ecclectic CD collection, and am still somewhat computer challenged.

PHILOSOPHY

Never say never, Less is more, and Form follows function.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We have hosted twice.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Looking forward to participating as a surfer myself and hosting more.

Interests

Besides what I said above?

• arts
• books
• boating
• politics
• tv
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• opera
• outdoor activities

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything about Japan, particularly medieval Japan. Art, architecture, gardening, religion, philosophy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Viewed Saturn through a backyard telescope.

Teach, Learn, Share

I made a living by selling my paintings for 18 years mostly working alone in a rural studio, but would like to share studio time/space with other artists.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation about life experiences, philosophy, politics and art.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Denmark, France, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States