I am a semi-retired medical social worker and have a variety of interests including gardening, history, and genealogy. I volunteer at a community garden and at the Missouri History Museum. and stay quite busy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

About ten years ago we hosted a student from Northern Ireland, and enjoyed it very much. Since then I have had the opportunity to visit Europe and it has opened up a whole new world of interests. I would like to be able to offer other people a chance to visit the midwest. Having lived in St. Louis all my life, I know the city well and enjoy showing it to newcomers.

I have fallen hopelessly in love with London and hope to go again so that I can learn more about social services there, and to visit more historic sites.

Interests

Gardening
History
Genealogy
Travel
Reading

• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• genealogy
• history
• social work
• volunteering
• historic sites

Music, Movies, and Books

Rock and Reggae are my favorites, but I have an eclectic taste. I really enjoy films and am a voracious reader; lately I've been reading mostly non-fiction; history and biographies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2014 I traveled to Amsterdam, Belgium, London, Bath, and a little town called Enmore, in Sommerset, where I have traced my family to the 12th Century.

Teach, Learn, Share

My professional expertise is in working with older adults. I am also a master gardener.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to have the opportunity to share information on US History. I am an expert on working with older adults and individuals with disabilites and dementia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, England, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States