Singer-song- writer, carpenter, contractor, home inspector. Love to fly fish, blog about what goes on in my mind, take pictures, and wonder about what captures my mind and spirit. Enjoy cooking, gardening, fine food and good conversation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am taking a month long trip to the Yucatan, from Cancun to Chetumal, along the coast, looking for a spot to settle in not far from the sea. I have tired of stuff, and distractions, and can no longer afford this land of the free. I'm bringing a fly rod, and want to test the waters. Stated simply in song.......

Papa I’m a sinking slow
In the low land sea
Like that cabin boy you sang about
On the Golden Vanity
River of life she’s behind me now
All is water, wind and sky
I’m drifting in I’m drift out
With the changing of the tides

Interests

• gardening
• history
• fly fishing
• songwriting
• building

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Das Boot, Deliverance, Million Dollar Baby

Music: Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Sr.

Authors: Melville, Hawthorne, Darwin, Audubon

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have managed to retain the spirit of a child throughout my adult life. I play at work, and work at play. I like to laugh at myself, but not at others. I am most uncomfortable in groups where shared beliefs and values are required for acceptance.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, Guitar, American history, carpentry, building

Share: Songs, humor, music,

My language, my observations, and humor are open to all, just so long as the atmosphere is not filled with absolutes, time is not pressing, and the process is full of pleasure.

Learn: I am hoping to discover flats to wade without a boat or a guide.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States