Date men and women from United States / Alaska / Metlakatla, 46 year old

Date a woman from Metlakatla, United States. I am a good soul!
I believe we can measure our successes in the wealth of our friendships and family connections. I am strong-minded, but not closed-minded. I like to think for myself, yet hear a different point of view at any time. I had a hard childhood and came away with a great appreciation for the results of hard work, perserverence, blind faith, kindness and love. I am blessed to be able to give back to a communtity and it's people in the work that I do.
Like most people my age, I have had my share of relationship "chaos". I have however, been truly honest with myself about my part in all of it and have learned from my mistakes. I am a quick learner, and I always follow my instincts. I have a successful life, I have raised three great children, who continue to make me very proud of the adults they have become.
I see my future with someone that shares not only the good times and fond memories with me, yet when it is necessary, who wants to seriously talk through the hard times. I believe that any strong relationship must bare some strain and succeed through it. It is those moments you will be able to look back on and see the true strengths of the partner that you have chosen to be with. I am searching for honesty, sincerity, strength, kindness, and patience. I enjoy life. It is hard just to throw out a laundry list, because that seems so narrow-minded. I am certain that there are many more things I haven't yet done in life that I would (will) enjoy. I can say that my experiences so far tell me that I like : walking the beach, fishing, hiking, skiiing, camping, photography, watching hockey, sleeping in late sometimes, staying up to late sometimes, campfires, dogs, kids, family gatherings,anything outdoors, music, and the list could go on for another twenty lines, but I'll stop here. If my friends had to pick three trait's about me that stand out, they would say I am honest, adventurous, and dependable.
If you've read this far, thank you for taking the time to get here......... if you wish to respond, I will do my best to provide you with a respectful reply.
Best Regards, Michele