A rolling stone gathers no moss. A retired, single, gay, 50+ year young American. I am learning the harp, I walk 5 miles in the morning with my dog, I taught general music for 28 years and often sub k-1 here in Palm Springs to remind me of the joy of life..

One never stops learning and don't fight the flow of your life. If a window opens, at least peak in.

I speak a little German, Spanish and French, but just enough to survive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to get to know about other cultures and who the people are and how they live.
I have always been hosted by families on band and choir tours growing up, and I want to return the kindness. I have hosted one gent for a week while he was filming in my area. He was polite, quiet and a nice person back in 2012, my first year on Couch Surfing. I've moved three times since then , so never "ready" to host. I say to my self, "I wouldn't care, as long as I can shower and sleep." So, I welcome folks now, despite my "construction zone." I have a large black goldendoodle, a futon and clean shower.

Interests

Opera, reading, sun, stars, nature, architecture, music, harp, eating and home remodeling (making the old and ugly beautiful again!)

• dogs
• singing
• theater
• architecture
• reading
• minimalism
• music
• opera
• surfing
• solo travel
• tours
• gay
• travel
• voice
• harp
• tarot
• gayfriendly
• gay friendly

Music, Movies, and Books

Music-Debussy
Movie-Room with A View/Baker's Wife
Book: Cry to Heaven

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was the youngest chorus member of the San Francisco Opera Company

Teach, Learn, Share

teach:singing
learn: harp
share: safety

What I Can Share with Hosts

A song in my heart and a hand in the kitchen or help on a home rehab project.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Spain, United States