Reader and writer and teacher of poetry and essays. In midswing at phd school for this.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To know the wide world as neighbors.

Interests

Alaska. Essays. The blues. Dogs. Skiing.

Music, Movies, and Books

More classic blues. Delta blues. Chicago blues. Charlie Musselwhite. Koko Taylor. Buddy Guy. Brahms. Bach. Chopin. Tchaikovsky. Crucial book: The Little Prince.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paddled a single stroke back as a whale drew her bubble net alongside my kayak, witnessed the most gentle lungefeeding: whale's mouth rising full of herring but so mindful of my boat that she made not a ripple.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great cleaning skills! Love doing dishes! Stellar dog walker! Otherwise... Need feedback or proofreading on something you've written? Bingo.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States