CURRENT MISSION

My mission if I choose to complete it.. Connect and make connections on the way down to my winter escape in Yucatan state

ABOUT ME

Two things I never want to say:I can't afford it, or: I'm too old for that...so I won't . Have spent last two years winters in Mx, love the people and the vibe down there. I love dogs, teaching sailing, creative writing (I was an auto journalist for 10 years) beautiful people , doin yoga on the beach, swimming , preparing a nice meal and sharing with friends and enjoying nature

PHILOSOPHY

Catamaran sailing, dogs, sports.... especially lacrosse and hockey
Like to play card games and have tea and eat pie
I'm writing my second book about ceremonies rituals and plant medicines

I'm a sagittarian , I have horse legs and a look out at the sky, I like to know where my home is and connect with others but love to travel for that gives me a creativity which makes me a better writer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am working on being a thee dimensional man
1/3 Ghandi
1/3 Clint Eastwood. A guy who cares n gives a shit!
1/3 Mo. Doesn't take himself or life too seriously

A great man once said to me. Some people make things happen, some people watch things happen, and still others say: What happened? Make it happen

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Not much. Travelled a lot when I was in my 20's Now my son is out of the house. I'm about living purposefully and being of value to mankind and the Earth. If I can give back to those I encounter that makes me feel good--- I don't enjoy taking-- I enjoy reciprocity!

Interests

Water sports..cat sailing and water skiing, swimming, diving, kayaking
Aromatherapy and traditional
Chinese medicine (I am a graduate of TCM school)
Dogs, love dogs
Ceremonies....sweat lodge, plant medicines, vision quests
Creativity...being inspired and living purposefully and giving back thru what you're good at
Family...I have a son and my brothers and sisters n Mother....they are my blood family but lots of friends family in Canada US Mexico.
Music...lots of live shows and great jam sessions

• cats
• dogs
• writing
• books
• dining
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• sports
• hockey
• swimming
• lacrosse
• journalism
• medicine
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Anthropology. Joseph Campbell
books
Essential oils aromatherapy and trad Chinese medicine books
Music ....all types multi-genre,world influence
Reggae, ska, African drum, Indian

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled Europe extensively
Taught amazing experiences on the water
Raised a cool good young man
Have numerous compliments about my dogs
Sales meeting companion ...published first book
A guide book for managers to put on better sales and staff meetings

Drove down and back through Mexico....some people wouldn't dream of that!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach sailing wind n water dynamics
Teach Chinese medicine
I am a writer of "how to--- guide books that make you say....cool I didn't know that"
I also like to have dialogues not monologues

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food,
Laughter,
Jokes
Teaching them about my gifts and learning about theirs

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico, United States