I am a mature, single, semi-tired professional with no pets and no vices other than chocolate. As a therapist and clinical social work, I have spent my life being entrusted with people's deepest wounds and darkest secrets. I have worked with dying patients and persons who were seriously mentally ill. I have worked with vulnerable popuIations and held fragile lives in my hands. In the same way that I valued each and every one, I promise to value your home, your lands, and your precious pets.

WHY HOUSESITTING
You may be wondering why someone with my background is interested in housesitting. Actually, I first discovered it some years back as a cost-effective means of temporary housing between graduate school and returning to the world of work. It is a great vehicle for adventurous people; those who wish to see the world and live their lives to the fullest without the thickest of pocketbooks. For me, it is part of a strategy to simplify my life and see the world on a limited income while looking for a more permanent place to retire.

INTERESTS & CURRENT PURSUITS
One of the reasons I'm looking to simplify my life and live cheaply is because I am currently writing a book. Two books, actually. One is a non-fiction book on communication skills. The other is my second novel. My first fiction, part one of a trilogy, was released November 2006.

As you can probably tell from my background, I am also deeply interested in indigenous spiritual traditions, as well as art, dance, and gardening. I am deeply concerned about the earth, with interests in sustainable living and deep ecology. I hold a certification in Permaculture Landscape Design, with additional training in herbology and tree care. I always set up an alter wherever I go and I pray and meditate every day.

FUTURE GOALS
One of my goals is to find beautiful and peaceful places to connect with the earth and work on my health, so I may enter my golden years the best I can be. Another goal is to create space to teach myself new things which stimulate my mind, such as trading and internet marketing, which are  outside the areas of healing which I've spent my life mastering. I'm ready for new things!