Will take you on a tour in my area!

I feel really bad that I cannot host at this time. Hosts in varous places have absolutely made my trips and I appreciate them so much. And I have hosted in the past and love it.

I had an experience in Japan where someone could not host me, but took me on a fabulous tour of their city.
So I realize that, perhaps, I can also do that.
So, if you're here from another country or even some other part of the U.S. let me know and, if I am able to, I will show you around.

CURRENT MISSION

Survival. Then a good nap.

ABOUT ME

I have had a very non-linear life. I started out wanting to be an astronomer, later switched into broadcasting, then law (but really communications policy). The I was Administrative Director of an environmental center--- The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center-- for over 16 years. At the same time, I started a small community radio station in Occidental--- KOWS- FM. Now I have a bunch of part-time jobs: I do some arbitration, I am a "Puppy Truck Driver" for Guide Dogs for the Blind--- I drive puppies out to foster homes to be raised all over the western US, I help distribute the Sonoma County Gazette. a monthly paper, etc. I ive in the redwoods with my animals. Cannot imagine living in a city again. Animal lover, nature lover, deeply cynical and sarcastic otherwise.

My photo is a few years old, but I like it. Still me, just a little saggier.

PHILOSOPHY

I eat when I'm hungry. I also eat when I'm not hungry.
I sleep when I'm tired. I also nap just for the hell of it.
I wash dishes when they're dirty. Well, sometimes.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Plenty of informal couchsurfing, both as a host and a guest, in the past. I can sleep just about anywhere. I think the Couchsurfing website is a brilliant idea. I have been a guest twice (in Madrid and Guadaljara) and it made all the difference-- my hosts were wonderful and I had a great experience of those cities. I have hosted about 4 or 5 people and it has always been great fun.

UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT HOST RIGHT NOW. Hopefully that will change someday and I can, once again, meet all kinds of great people from all over the world.

兴趣

Science. Literature. Art. Philosophy. Politics.
Animals. Environment. Travel. Cultures.
I practice Aikido and welcome other Aikidoists.
My only creative ability and outlet is singing--- I am in a small local choir and sing ridiculous things at odd moments. Love hiking and the outdoors in general, would probably travel half the year if I had the time and money.

• animals
• arts
• literature
• singing
• environment
• politics
• traveling
• survival
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• astronomy
• communications
• law
• science

音乐、电影和书籍

Yes.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Two random human beings and total strangers put themselves at risk to help me out of an extremely dangerous situation recently. Now that's amazing.

教，学，和分享

If you can levitate, please contact me.

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Singapore, Spain, Tanzania, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, U.S.

我居住过的国家

United States