Date men and women from United States / Arizona / Snowflake, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. Not a member. I have never done online dating before. I am not sure what I am even looking for. Mainly friends @ first then we can see what happens. I love the outdoors, gardening, reading, Cooking (Dutch oven cooking and Smoking meats are my new hobbies). I love to laugh and have a good sense of humor. I volunteer at my local senior center and have a good time being involved with happenigs there. I have become interested in Organic food and work at an Organic Cafe/Store. I am enjoying a simpler life style.
I am hoping to find someone who shares a similar view of life and happiness.
ps. I hate my picture being taken so I don't have very good ones. Most of the pics have me in long hair but I have since cut it short. The wedding photo is the most recent and I am standing next to the groom.

Meet someone special from United States. I am kind and caring, a bit naive, still learning and love to laugh and discuss life. My friends and family think I am hilarious; a clown of sorts. I have a pretty smart brain although a bit scattered at times.
I have experienced a lot of trauma in my life so I handle it quite well and I don't tolerate "drama" well though I am very compassionate. I would really like to avoid any further trauma but life is not that predictable.
I would like to date someone who loves themselves, is happy, likes to laugh and on bit the mellow side. I am very handy (I have remodeled houses etc) and like that in a man. I also find intelligence very attractive.
I am mostly just looking because this sort of thing looks kind of interesting. Oh and a lot of things make me laugh out loud including me and some of my mistakes!