CURRENT MISSION

This is the blessing of a global community. Before we can save the planet, we had best save ourselves; we can do this together.

ABOUT ME

Philosophical, yet leaving out the WHY; what to do and how to do it are the important steps.
When one removes SORRY from one's speech, one's less likely to ever need to use it.

I'm a raconteur and have a story for everything; no fear, I'll shut-up.....when you interrupt. ;)

PHILOSOPHY

Ideally, one would deal with everything with gracious acceptance; in reality, we all have human traits that make it a lifelong challenge to apply.

When your fortune fades, share what you have left.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Offering a place to stay. One year, over a decade ago, and long before I'd ever heard of Couchsurfing, I was without visitors for five whole days!
One day I may accept your hospitality, though that's not my motivation.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

More than a hundred CouchSurfers have stayed here in the last two years.
Look forward to meeting you.

Interests

Languages are the result of history.
'Love history's effect on our languages.

Art, playing hockey, spiritual exchange.

• arts
• snorkeling
• hockey
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

From The Stones to Pee Wee Russell to Mahler, musically.

Leon - The Professional, The Long Good Friday, The Girl in the Café, Casablanca, Twelve Angry Men, Les Visiteurs, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [for Rooney Mara's portrayal], Matt Damon as Bourne, and [excerpts from] My Cousin Vinny and Scent of a Woman.........

The Diamond Cutter [Buddhism in business] and At Home by Bryce [a must read].
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, The Power of Myth and Stillness Speaks, The Four Agreements, Wherever you go, there you are.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing the sunset as we flew over the Rockies, and Mount Rainier at daybreak.

Thank you, Ming (Flora), for reminding me: snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas. It was out of this world! (Literally seeing another world.)

Teach, Learn, Share

I give [free] courses on English and French, and Presentation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada