I am a collector and a fixer trying to learn that I can't fix everything and can't save everything but trying to do my part to leave the planet just a bit better than how I found it. I am happiest when something I have done or shared made someone else's life just a little bit easier.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Community, meeting people, but mostly paying it forward...I have been blessed with knowing folks around the world that have allowed me to crash so I can see the world and now trying to return the favor.

Interests

I am a great cook and when I cook I make enough for an army. My bread pudding is world renowned. My house is full of my collections and there is always some story behind each. There is always something new or interesting to see. I do have a TV but it's rarely on (it's in private room). I would rather have music or good conversation or just working on a home project to keep busy.

• cooking
• baking
• gardening
• international relations
• art
• cultures
• antiques
• tinkering
• collecting
• gayfriendly
• numismatics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have pieces of the Berlin wall I chipped myself as I was studying in Berlin in early 1990 as the wall was falling.

Teach, Learn, Share

My passion and my career intertwined early with helping folks find their first career or career changer. Bring a copy of your resume or cv along for a critique.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States