CURRENT MISSION

In order to enjoy the flavor of life, take BIG bites!

ABOUT ME

Here I am, a happy, well-adjusted guy enjoying life on my simple fifty-acre farm which I share with my Border Collie, Sultan. Every day is spectacular in it's own right. I've come to realize that happiness is not a state of mind but, rather, a moral and ethical issue. In short, happiness is the sole result of doing good for others. I attempt to achieve this simple but profound objective every day no matter how big or how small.

PHILOSOPHY

Greed is the only refuge of the uninspired. Therefore, I try to live my life with enthusiasm and purpose without holding anyone else responsible for my joys or sorrows, losses or gains.
I hope to leave a legacy of decency and trustworthiness to those who know and love me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My volunteer experiences with the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors (PCIV) has been one of the most rewarding things I've done. I still maintain contact with hosted guests from Ukraine and Argentina who remain wonderful friends. My years living in New Zealand and Istanbul, Turkey enabled me to host many of my travelling addicted friends from the USA and UK.

Interests

Food!!!!!! Oh, did I say food? I mean, I love ALL types of food and enjoy cooking.
I'm an avid outdoorsman and enjoy great conversation, as well.
Wine, wine, and more wine!!!!!

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• traveling
• volunteering
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The Last King of Scotland
King of Hearts

Jazz - Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, Nancy Wilson, John Coltrane, Eldur, Chris Botti.......etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in New Zealand and Turkey were two amazing experiences that profoundly affected my life. Visiting Petra in Jordan was awesome. Volunteering in the mountains of Guatemala gave me my first taste of travel and culture......it has never stopped since.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would not even know where to begin to answer this question.....every individual has such unique abilities and experiences to share and I believe each ones wisdom will unfold naturally in the context of our meeting.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, New Zealand, Turkey, United States