I value creativity and connection, spontaneity and adventure. I love reading a good book, hiking, gardening, and making fancy cocktails with ingredients from my garden. I'm passionate about social justice and environmental activism. I believe the future is intersectional. I raised a foster service dog puppy who will be paired with a child who has autism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking forward to meeting local people on my travels and showing travelers my sweet town. My husband and I are considering immigrating to British Columbia.

Interests

• dogs
• literature
• theater
• wine
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• film
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Just read There There by Tommy Orange & LOVED it. Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson, We the Animals by Justin Torres, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra, Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins.

Music: eclectic. Loving 70s funk these days.

Movies: Loved Ladybird and I'm mildly obsessed with Greta Gerwig.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I just finished writing a novel.

Teach, Learn, Share

If I'm traveling with my husband, he's a rock climber & loves to climb, is a member of our rock gym in Ashland.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lots of book recommendations. I'm a good gluten-free baker & cook. I make tasty cocktails.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey