CURRENT MISSION

To resolve local conflicts

ABOUT ME

I am the proud mom of two wonderful grown-up children.
I have lived in this Portland location for 25 years and value my long-time neighbors and friends.
I love to camp, have spontaneous adventures, meet new folks from over, host foreigners--for years I had foreign exchange students living with me.
I keep up with the news and am appalled by much of what happens in the USA and abroad.
I focus on what people have in common rather than focusing on differences. Our job is be to compassionate to one another and especially to those in need.

PHILOSOPHY

Pay attention. Be kind. Live in the moment with an open heart. When one journey ends another begins.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My volunteer work in Africa, my work with the Quakers, my frequent hospitality, my job as a community mediator, my world travels, my listening.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met with some couchsurfers in Ecuador while traveling with my travel buddy who is an avid couchsurfer.

Interests

Power walking, rowing, movies, rock 'n roll, gardening, documentaries, remodeling, second-hand stores, community service

• documentaries
• walking
• gardening
• news
• movies
• traveling
• volunteer work
• camping
• rowing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Old time rock 'n roll and soul. Documentaries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ritual llama sacrifice in Peru, overlooking Lake Titicaca.

Teach, Learn, Share

Look within for the resolution to conflicts, it's never about the supposed bone of contention, always some inner fear or early trauma. People are good but injured...

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Greece, India, Peru, Rwanda, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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