Date men and women from United States / California / El Cerrito, 68 year old

Date a soulmate from El Cerrito, United States. OK, now I want an I phone. Saw the ad. I could ask my Iphone what my day looked like, and it could say "Another busy day today Karen!". Cool. My name's not Karen, but more than my phone does. It's like a baby before it starts to talk. Good at phone calls though.
Looking for unusual, genuine, smart, elegant, adventuresome and attractive. Why not shoot high? Improbable unpredictable chemistry? The Sierra high route (loved the book). Sailing. Travel, Asia. Reading. Music. Probably in reverse order. Irreverence. Economics. Education. Walking out the door and thinking "that's so amazing, and right outside".
I’ve had a lot of variety in my life. I went to Antioch and Hunter College (CCNY), SF State, was a programmer back in the day. worked on a drill rig on an island off the coast of British Columbia, traveled and moved around a lot when I was younger. Traveled less after I had kids, more in the future. Bhutan? Did of other things. I have been an entrepreneur and investor (on one scale or another, not so good at working for other's) much of my working life; now I am financially secure and semi-retired, or enjoying work more, or something.
Often found in jeans. Tend not to be categorized in match categories very well. Yoshi's, bluegrass, blues, rock, symphony etc. I like good restaurants. I like socializing and parties, but kind of low key about it. I’m happy with my life and I don’t get upset about things. I'm really fortunate in having great kids with whom I have close friendships. I have practiced zen meditation since I was 18, in a relaxed fashion, but am genetically an Irish Catholic. My friend Greg just got transmitted. References upon request. I'm low maintenance but would love to have the company of a charming and intellectually vibrant woman. So, glass of wine after work, cup of coffee during the day or whatever? Take a look? I remember fondly when I was young, and love would happen spontaneously, just walking around. The invention of the microwave was a wonderful thing, but in some other ways I long for the simpler world of my youth. Those days are gone, but life keeps getting richer and more fun. Mostly want to fall in love (I know, but I still do).
Casual, well educated and thoughtful. Academic interests, but not employed as an academic. I live in the woods surrounded by park. 20,000 acre back yard. Anyway, we all can get up each day, look around, and say "ah, another day in paradise". Phone disclosure; I'm not into at chatting on the phone unless it's work. Let's email or, better, chat over a cup or glass of something. Damn, it's hard to get this stuff into the little wire that goes between my computer & yours.
Love to talk to you. Hey they need more choices, or better yet, let us fill in our own answers. Their lists of choices leave something to be desired. Also we need lots more room for books read. Life? What's up on this planet? Makes me consider checking out facebook, but not so far.

Meet men and women from El Cerrito, United States. Tall, British, physically fit, most people say I look younger than my actual age, trying hard to make sense of life, fiercely intelligent and intellectual, not very American, would prefer to be at home in UK, write history, involved in cycling, work on houses and am a good carpenter, often feel alone though I seem to have many friends.....want to be in a relationship, but great, available women are hard to find.

Date men and women from El Cerrito, United States. Do you like to walk on the beach, learn, grow? Do you have interests that absorb you but wish you could share them with a special someone? Do you have more time for fun and exploring than ever before? Me, too.
I suppose I'm defined by my values--integrity, fairness, kindness--and my interests--the arts, health/exercise, politics (left of center,) and travel. I love to read, go to plays and movies, hear jazz and classical music, and am learning about opera. I like discussions like Bill Moyers has on his show, snorkeling in warm waters. And you?
Have you let go of your previous partner(s)? Me, too.
It's a little scary to be throwing my hat in the ring like this, but all my life I've taken risks to pursue what I loved: work, family, beauty, justice. After years in a career and as a parent, I have more time now than ever before to devote to a relationship. To cherish and be cherished. To have fun. To share the joys of this time of life. I've had to do some work on myself over the years and expect to continue to learn.
But what about you? What are you looking for? What makes you happy?
My date is open-minded, a gentleman, independent, and enjoys an adventure.

Meet a soulmate from El Cerrito, United States. Old enough to know better. Young enough to go for it anyway…I just turned 69, going on 40. I am as energetic, enthusiastic, curious, intellectually engaged, politically outraged, feisty, rebellious, provocative, physically active, slimmed and toned as any time in my life. I wake up every morning ready and anxious to dance upon the earth, and celebrate being alive and a woman.
I was lucky enough to be raised in Manhattan, by parents who took full advantage of the classical music and art scene. My dad played viola, and several nights a week, while I was growing up, I went to bed listening to live trios or quartets playing in our apartment. My passion was ballet, which I studied seriously until I graduated from high school. I am still a devoted ballet lover, and revel in having a first rate ballet company here in San Francisco. My early study of dance prepared me for a life devoted to movement and exercise.
I am financially independent and my work allows me to live in a home with an unobstructed view of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay, and a huge garden. I found that I have been a frustrated gardener, and now have created beautiful Japanese-style gardens. Tending my garden is my form of meditation.
I am politically very liberal: a card carrying member of the ACLU and Amnesty International, a captive audience of KPFA, Link TV, Free Speech Radio, and NPR.
I have a private practice as an educational therapist, where I can combine my knowledge and training in the areas of children and family therapy, and my joy in the magic of numbers. I specialize in remediating difficulties in math.
Longer ago than I care to remember, I backpacked round the world for a year and a half.
Since then my travels have been of much shorter duration.
Would like to meet someone excited to explore the planet that is me: the high peaks, the deep valleys, my passion for justice, my curiosity about how others experience their world. I have much more to share with you when we meet. Missing in my otherwise full life is a significant other, the rush of being in love, of pleasure in another, and seeing that reflected back. Ah, the chance to fall in love again.
Care to share your planet? There is so much potential for growing together.