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Asheville, North Carolina, United States
@tom65283903
Membro desde 2013
CURRENT MISSION I am politically progressive, and my current mission is to convince my fellow Americans that conservative political approaches are immoral, mean-spirited and destructive. Don't worry--I'm not strident, but will talk politics with you if you want. ABOUT ME I'm low-key, interested in a lot of things including meeting new people, especially international visitors. PHILOSOPHY Much of my focus up to this point has been on work--education, unions social justice. I'm re-focusing on having a fulfilling retirement. After a year of being disconnected and winding down, I'm ready to re-engage and figuring out what to do with the third third of my life.
Interessado em Arte
Interessado em Cães
Fluente em Inglês
Aprendendo Francês
Por que estou no Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I will be pleased to host, and eventually to look for places to stay. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I'm a rookie at couchsurfing, but have participated in citizen exchanges including home stays in various countries, and also hosted international visitors, primarily teachers. Prior to CS, I developed life-long friendships with hosts in Guadeloupe (West Indies), South Africa, England. Also stayed with families in Costa Rica, Brazil, and hosted visitors from Sweden, England, Guadeloupe, South Africa, Turkey, and a few other places.
Música, Filmes e Livros
I like a wide range of books and movies, including deeply serious and socially relevant but also mind-numbing junk--I'm not a movie or book snob. I do not really enjoy slapstick comedy (think Jim Carey) or blood and gore movies.
Uma Coisa Incrível Que Já Fiz
I was hosted by student and teacher activists in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and Zimbabwe in the early 90's. These were the most amazing people I have ever met.
Ensinar, Aprender, Compartilhar
I know a lot about education, unions, social history of US and Europe, African liberation struggles, the history of socialism I would love to strengthen my language skills in French and Spanish.
Meus Interesses
Interested in internationalism, human rights and social justice, gardening, dogs, painting, good conversation, a glass of wine on the deck.