progressive politics, dedicated environmentalist, vegetarian, love music and dancing to it, organic gardening, hiking, adventurous/curious, special place in my heart for children and animals/nature. I read science fiction, sing, like indie films and almost all types of music. I have 2 beagles, I'm a mother and grandmother, 2 adult children, both of whom are living elsewhere. I want people to know that I cannot host people who haven't had at least 2 covid vaccinations due to the rise in infections in my area.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to support those in need and meet interesting people, especially those from other cultures.

Interests

I'm curious about everything. I have no tolerance for bigots.
I very much want to improve my Spanish and learn latin dances.

• singing
• performing arts
• music festivals
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• watching movies
• dance
• organic gardening
• art museums

Music, Movies, and Books

blues, jazz, classic rock, classical - especially string quartets, drum& bass, meringue, cumbia, salsa, some country, hip hop, rap and heavy metal. I love anything i can dance to.
science fiction- heinlein, orson scott card, wm. gibson, neill gaiman, cory doctorow, elizabeth bear, octavia butler
mostly films which cause me to think, satirical comedy, foreign, anime, musicals

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived through being thrown into a field by a tornado, seatbelted into my van. was transported to ER, intensive care, 10 days in hospital followed, dropped all my dance classes for that semester. I will always have fake teeth and back problems, but I believe I lived because I was spared for some cosmic reason, that there was work for me to do in this world.
I am also a cancer survivor for which I am grateful for the amazing treatments I received and for living to give another day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn about different cultures, music, foods, world views
I can teach you about mine
I would like to share ideas, political views (I can only handle dark topics for just so long......), music, dancing

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook meals (but nothing very fancy), clean, sing for and with you, care for your pets, weed/water/care for your plants/garden, massage your neck and shoulders, dance with you, have interesting conversation on many topics - I'm always curious.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Iceland, Mexico, Switzerland