Date men and women from United States / Alabama / Midland City, 65 year old

Date a man from Midland City, United States. I recently returned from a very interesting, moderately productive, 20-month trip to Iraq working with a US Embassy team to assist the Iraqi government in becoming self-sufficient. Needless to say, my dating during that period was minimal but I think I still remember which fork to use for the desert.
I'm an uncomplicated, hard working, soft-spoken man with a good, somewhat dry, sense of humor. I'm looking for that certain someone with whom I can live life to its fullest, share our innermost secrets, goals and desires and enjoy each new day as it comes. If you are (and are seeking someone who is) thoughtful, affectionate, passionate and adventurous; someone who likes to dine out and dance late into the night as much as eating at home and spending the evening reading or watching a movie; someone who enjoys traveling or staying at home with each other or with family and friends; then we should definitely meet and get to know each other better. I believe in open, honest communication - talking with your heart and ears open - listening with a focused attention and a closed mouth. I'm a man who knows when to rush to achieve a certain goal but also knows to be very patient when it comes to developing a lasting relationship.
I wish I could say that I was perfect, but I'm not. However, I do learn from my mistakes so, in that regard, I guess you might say I'm still trainable. Understand that, even if you are perfect, I will not place you on a pedestal. I want someone to walk beside me, arm-in-arm, warm and real, not a cold statue that is out of reach. My ideal mate is versatile, independent but loving, as gentle as a dove, as wise as an owl and a real animal at the right time. I've been told I give great back rubs and foot massages.
If any of this appeals to you, then lets get together and see if expectation meets reality. Since honesty is very important in any relationship, I must add that while my Spanish may be good enough to get into some really serious trouble, my German comes from three years in high school, which was not yesterday, and was recently tested on a trip through Bavaria