June 2024 -- not accepting guest at this time -- hopefully soon!

November 2023
I now have a wonderful flat-mate, and so my "guest room" is no longer a guest room, however, we have a futon couch in the the small living room that may be available for one surfer. Will update photos soon.

February 2023
I've just gotten back on CouchSurfing after several years, and am looking to build mutually supportive community here and start traveling again and getting out and about after a few years of not much out-and-abouting.

I am open to hosting surfers who have at least one reference, review, or are verified in some way.

I'm a curious, open-minded, sociable person who loves sharing stories and learning about our amazing world.
I like thinking and talking about how things can change for the better, art, the creative process, the power of language, culture in general, human rights, music, comedy, and food.

I'd be happy to host a kind and respectful person or two, here in Parry Sound. It's a town of about 7,000 people, right on the shores of gorgeous Georgian Bay -- a really big, special body of water. This area has hundreds of islands, hundreds of lakes, beautiful white pines, lots of exposed rock.

As a bio-region it's known as the "Georgian Bay Biosphere," recognized by UNESCO The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (more info here: https://en.unesco.org/biosphere/wnbr )

I generally enjoy connecting with people who pay attention to: regenerative practices, greater inclusion and equity, circular economies, cooperative ventures, public art, creative placemaking, community building and human rights. Oh, and Jane's Walks!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to host kind, respectful travelers from all cultures and backgrounds. I am always interested in meeting people, sharing stories and love of life. And I am looking to explore our beautiful, amazing, complex world.

Interests

Movies, mythology, poetry, funk-soul-folk-rock-jazz-world music, comedy, writing, mushroom foraging, making paper snowflakes and paper flowers, making beautiful & delicious food, stopping to smell the flowers.

• arts
• writing
• cooking
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• comedy
• mama earth
• dei

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Run Lola Run, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Cabaret, Dirty Dancing, Get Out, Godfather 1and2, Bridesmaids (unrated version, of course), Moonlight, The Martian, My Cousin Vinnie, 9to5, Lonestar, and on and on and on...

Authors: Barbara Kingsolver, Joan Didion, Michael Pollan, Neil Gaiman, Salman Rushdie, Michael Ondaatje, Terry Tempest Williams, Ed Abby, Neil Gaiman...

Music: Soul, Funk, Jazz, Afrobeat, Kirtan, Reggae, Bluegrass, Klezmer, Ambient/ Chill/LoFi / Samba / Folk / Rock / EDM ... depends on the mood. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nighttime swimming in bioluminescent waves in Jamaica -- unforgettable! Rock climbing in Joshua Tree and Yosemite. Working a grape harvest in southwest France. What a beautiful planet we get to live on!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Delicious food -- I love to make soup for hosts, or other fav dishes.
Conversation.
Peace and quiet.
Laughter.
Simple gratitude and appreciation of life itself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, United States