Writer/Columnist - Communications/Publishing & MktgPro - Travel Volunteer/Adventurist

I have been involved in the publishing world for over 27 years ... did the "corporate thing" ... now happy to be back to a simpler thing ... = )

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am in a transition phase. I have just returned from a nine month service mission in Nepal - doing earthquake relief and rebuilding - development work.

I also wrote a series of columns for a local newspaper, the Tri-Lakes Tribune, Monument, Colorado ... original article https://issuu.com/pikespeaknewspapersinc/docs/tribune_0210_final/c/sp5d3xa

I intend to start graduate school soon in Montana - Univ MT, Journalism, Earth Science. I am currently interviewing for jobs in the Missoula and Kalispell areas. [update: just accepted great job in Missoula!!!]

During the transition, it will be good to learn from locals about all of the wonderful things regarding Montana. In the meantime, I am also still couchsurfing with friends in the Colorado Springs area, and need be conscious and gracious of my friend's hospitality and personal space needs.

Music, Movies, and Books

Kashmir - Led Zeppelin, Shawshank Redemption, Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert Heinlein.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent nine months living and working in Nepal doing earthquake relief and redevelopment work ... from the bustling streets of Kathmandu, trekking the sacred GosainKunda trail, working and rebuilding in a remote village high in the Nuwakot District of the Himalayas (a six hour hike after going as far as possible by wheeled transportation), and living in a village near the oldest Hindu Temple in Nepal - Changu Nayaran - Bhaktapur.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have original Thankas - Mandelas from Nepal ... hand-painted by students, intermediate artists, and master artist.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Qatar, Scotland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States