Date men and women from United States / California / Burlingame, 54 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. About Me: school teacher with background in HazMat industry. Taught science in public schools for almost 20 years; enjoy children and their opinions. As for children, they DO keep us young -- be they ours or not.
People describe me as easy going, able to laugh at myself, see the glass half full and rise to greet the Sun with a smile; yes I am a morning person. Being a minimalist, I leave my drama at the door and keep my house free of mental and physical clutter. Prefer fishing over hunting. Love dogs and for the first time in 20 years, don't have to let one out at 6 am, and I miss that too. Now I am seeking someone of similar interests to share life's journey.
About You: Am seeking a youthful woman (in spirit, if not in age), with whom to share some time to explore, hike, camp, fish, relax, swim, snorkel, and appreciate Nature. I am more of an outdoor spirit; I would rather go hiking than bar hopping; my idea of an art gallery is a Redwood forest. Yes I love the Old Masters, however, I truly love the art of Nature. After teaching biology, anatomy and chemistry for years, it is humbling to realize how much more there is to learn.
Dining in/out is not "fast food", for a true meal really happens when 2 people share the workload. Nothing brings two people closer together than Dawn dish washing soap.
To close: am looking for someone who share the values I hold dear: smiles, compassion, forgiveness, an adventuresome spirit, a helping hand, an opened door, spontaneous heartfelt laughter, the value of being alive, healthy, and in harmony with oneself and with others.
If you feel these character (flaws) traits are in you, then let's communicate. I dislike the word chat, and no, I do not text(my thumbs are too big).
Peace

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. Me: Love to laugh. Drama free and easy going - i focus on the positive and appreciate even the simplest things in life. I love: children, food, cooking for friends or family, food, sailing, food, tennis, travel, and food. yes, i am a foodie. am also open minded and intellectually curious about the world. Have always been called: open/genuine/sweet/cute/funny/solid. not sure what "solid" means, but i am pretty sure it means stable, -not dense.