I am a creative and curious adventurer. I like being active and learning. I grew up in central Maine. I have split a lot of wood by hand and raised vegetables. I moved to Texas after graduating from UMO.

I've been an engineer and had several small businesses. Those occupations do not define me but, are a part of me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new friends. Gain a new perspective or experience. Share some of my life experience.

Interests

• poetry
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• gardening
• investing
• music
• tennis
• swimming
• table tennis
• poems
• organic gardening

Music, Movies, and Books

Malcolm Gladwell books: Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath

Count of Monte Cristo

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Salsa, country, rock, soul, classical and a few rap
Brenda Russell, Barry White, Hozier, Beth Orton

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrote a song that was played on the radio.

Involved in the first wind generation transmission lines in Texas.

One amazing experience I have everyday is to swim in Barton Springs (natural springs) pool every morning. I'm amazed that such a place exists in a major city.

Teach, Learn, Share

Gardening
Dancing
Swimming
Tennis
Creative problem solving
Composting
Investing
Real estate
Math
Athletic movement
Basketball

What I Can Share with Hosts

Will do chores or help around your home.
Cook dinner
Teach all of above interests in teach learn & share

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico