CURRENT MISSION

Produce hydrogen fuel from photosynthesis. Enjoy life while doing it.

ABOUT ME

I have a deep, almost spiritual love for nature and all things natural.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is a long series of experiences, and what is most important is to feel what is most real and true in each moment. Most people go to grad school pursuing a degree and work their butts off to get it. I came to grad school pursuing an idea, and I try to balance my work with the rest of my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My housemate Ebba is a longtime member of the CS network, and we've hosted many surfers at our house.

Interests

Singing folk songs around bonfires, playing guitar and drums, improvising on the piano, soaking in hot springs, climbing trees, hiking, backpacking, standing outside in thunderstorms, growing vegetables and flowers, keeping chickens, stargazing, train-riding and train-watching, photography, meteorology, brewing beer and mead, contra dancing, deep spiritual discussions.

• chickens
• singing
• photography
• dancing
• beer
• flowers
• homebrewing
• guitar
• piano
• drums
• hiking
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Girlyman, Dar Williams, Carrie Newcomer, Cheryl Wheeler, The Weepies, Praan by Garry Schyman, The Wailin' Jennys, Indigo Girls, marimba bands

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Avatar

Books: Lord of the Rings, various fantasy series, natural history

Teach, Learn, Share

Jack of all trades, master of few, perhaps.

I can teach you to brew tasty beverages, to tend (and butcher) chickens, to plant and nurture seeds, to understand the workings of the weather. I know a bit about the natural and geological history of Oregon, but I have friends who are much better versed. I can show you how to build your own computer and do electrical projects.

I'd love to find folks to sing and jam with. Not professionals or semi-pros - just folks who enjoy sitting around a fire and sharing songs or lending their voice to the choir.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States