CURRENT MISSION

I Iove to rock hound in the southwest and make jewelry out of what I find. I am currently working on several pendants in Quartzsite AZ camping at LaPosa South in my little handbuilt Gypsy Vardo.
I am retired from working in mental health for 25 years. I am a creative gypsy type with a chihuahua. I smoke respectfully,write poetry, sculpt and sing the blues. You can find me haunting drum circles, poetry readings/slams activist meetings and cafes. I also like karaoke and open mics. I enjoy nature and my book The Dream Was to Soar Through Walls will give you an idea of what I am into. The you Tube Videos of Occupied By Art will give you an idea of my recent doings. I In 2013 I sold a log tree house in Maine. It was a converted warehouse and am off on an adventure to explore some places I haven't been to yet. So far I have visited Des Moines, Idaho Falls, Olympia, Washington, Forestville, Pescadero, Santa Cruz CA, Yuma AZ, Tuscon AZ and Taos, Santa Fe and Albaquerque New Mexico.
I have decided to keep my vardo in Quartzsite AZ and live mainly out of my minivan May through September.

PHILOSOPHY

We are here to have fun and enjoy each other and help each other along the life's path.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am open to sharing my ride... if someone can drive and help with gas that would be super.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Back in the day I coachsurfed in Canada and Europe. When I owned a house I took in couchsurfers and travelers as well as homeless folk looking for a place to crash. On this trip I couchsurfed with friends and relatives in Iowa, Idaho,Washington state, California, New Mexico and Arizona. I also camped on BLM land and in parking lots.

Interests

art, poetry, music, activism ...typical bohemian faire. I like nature... beaches, lay centers, hot springs, birdsongs etc. I am teaching myself the native american flute, I used to play the silver flute now I sit in a field or on the coast and play my eastern woodlands flute that I recently traded one of my paintings for.I am a pretty good cook though I never use recipes..I am usually on the go go go. TV puts me right to sleep.I have several books to read and I needlesculpt a lot as this is my primary medium.

• arts
• books
• poetry
• singing
• cooking
• recipes
• crafts
• tv
• music
• blues
• karaoke
• camping
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

love the blues and bluesy rock

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Synchronicity always amazes me. I remember thinking I needed a watch and there was a watch in a puddle in Harvard Square.I used it for a while then bartered it off in Negril.

Teach, Learn, Share

On the road I have taught Needle Sculpting. Read poetry and played my eastern woodland flute. This time I hope to bring my massage table and do body work/energy work as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Crafts such as needlesculpture and wirewrapping. Massage and I am an excellent cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States