A former frequent traveller, I grew up in a family that relocated every 2-4 years and I continued the pattern for a while on my own into adulthood. I have a career that I really love which has kept me very grounded in Chicago for the past 5 years and I somehow seem to have acquired a rather large garden and a random assortment of pets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to host and/or meet up with travelers to explore my city in a fresh way AND I'd like to start traveling more often again myself.

Interests

wildlife conservation; gardening; live music; literature; scotch, bourbon and craft beer; little known or offbeat history

• animals
• pets
• wildlife
• books
• literature
• dining
• beer
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• live music
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

(1) Blues and indie folk/country (I picked the right city)
(2) Old ones: in particular, Bringing Up Baby and The Thin Man series (favorite theater in Chicago is The Music Box)
(3) Like asking a parent to pick a favorite child. Moby Dick and The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay would be among my deserted island picks.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Shared so much personal information with a stranger.

Teach, Learn, Share

What would you like to know? I'm a librarian so I can probably help you find it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My family's from the southern United States originally so I make some pretty decent soul food. I'm handy with plants, animals and seem to know a bit about books.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, France, Japan, United States