I stayed with Deborah for 5 nights, and though it was short, she managed to make me feel completely welcome and at home. My trip was very last minute, and I was able to book her home less than 24 hours before I arrived. My flight in was also delayed a few hours, and Deborah stayed up into the night to welcome me into her home, last minute and much later than expected, with so much warmth, grace, and kindness. The room was very cozy, and she provided me with everything I needed (she even noticed the blister on my ankle and offered to get me more bandaids!). Deborah was incredibly quick and easy to communicate with, both in the hours leading up to my arrival and during my stay. And of course, the very greatest part was Deborah herself. It was such a treat to be able to speak with her, about life and art and even the weather, for she exudes life and vibrancy and creativity in all that she says and does. We had many interesting conversations, about dreams and poetry and so forth, that were truly the highlight of my stay. The last thing I will mention is that the home itself is a delight, filled with books and plants and art, and it was incredibly cozy and whimsical.