Alcoholic with 26 years in recovery.
Former Outward Bound instructor (and parent of another one)!
Committed relationship, 2 adult kid, neither with children (yet), but my partner has 2 kids and 2 grandkids who call me Moo (because I can).
Not enough money to retire, but I love working, so that is OK. Veganish - 85+% vegan.
Scientist and lifelong learner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

About to visit Asheville, NC where my daughter lives, but/and she doesn't have a spare bed.
I don't own my house, so I'm not able to reciprocate, alas.

Interests

• dogs
• birds
• singing
• environment
• cooking
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sailing
• snowshoeing
• science
• kids
• organic gardening
• computers
• vegetarian cooking
• vegan cooking
• recovery
• aa
• strengths
• bbss
• recumbent trike
• alcoholism
• reader

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical, including Opera. Folk, country (especially vocal harmony).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Parenting a special kid.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach - about anything I know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Recovery.
How to get better at something you really want to get better at.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Norway, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland