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Old hippie wannabe whose spirit is in his 30s but whose body is in its 70s. My idealism has been worn down, but there is still hope for a better world.
I'm a USA expat living in Ireland and fascinated with cultural differences, and a proponent of quality of life. Practical philosophy, if such exists, and psychology are among my interests. My work history ranges from breaking rocks to operating and maintaining a nuclear power plant on submarines, energy management, systems engineering, sailing wooden ships, operations research and management, massage therapy, live radio broadcasting, wild animal rescue/rehab, and most recently I'm working at playwriting. And I volunteer like crazy.
If you have interest in juggling, I'm a pretty good teacher and would love to have a juggling partner for passing routines.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Technology
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Performing arts
Photography
History
Gardening
Sailing / Boating
Cycling
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Seeing how others approach and solve problems has benefited me, and cultural exchange has supercharged that. My nature is to question status quo and when appropriate to defy the business-as-usual approach to life. My mission is to leave the world a better place than when I arrived. Maybe my guests can take something that benefits them from my stories.
Help
The work that may be needed is watering plants, cooking, household chores, and shopping, mainly for groceries or pharmaceuticals.
I am energized by stories and thought provoking conversations. If you can make me think and reconsider thoughts I have accumulated through the years, you will contribute to my growth and development.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Workaway guest will have a small private guest room, single bed. The apartment faces Galway Bay with a decent view of the prom, Galway Bay and the eastern sky. I fund basic foods, but you are welcome to contribute. Balance is appreciated. Workaway will cook and shop as needed. Ample supply of jigsaw puzzles if that's your thing.
What else ...
Festivals, music, theatre, nature, day tours. Galway summers offer lots of choices for fun. I have a guest bicycle too. Six beaches within walking distance. I have a guest bicycle.
Oh! And the pubs, and the clubs. Galway is rich in quality of life. And traditional music.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi is through a fiber connection.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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