Date men and women from United States / California / La Quinta, 73 year old

Date single man from La Quinta, United States. I am pretty much a happy person, blessed with good health and wake up with ideas about what there is to do today. I have worked hard but enjoy kicking back and can relax easily. I enjoy doing new things and will never be bored. I grew up in a small town with a great, close family. (and occasionally fighting with my three sisters!) I smile and laugh easily and get along with almost everyone, despite having my own opinions. (I respect other's opinions) I tease and have fun. I have traveled a lot, being involved with some national associations.
The first thing that grabs my attention to someone is an easy and sincere smile. I admire self-confidence in others. I know that "staying in shape" sounds like just a physical thing, but feeling good about yourself makes it easier for one to get along with others. Don't be too serious about yourself and accept some silliness in others. (especially me!) I have dated younger women and they were OK with the age difference.
I would like someone to do almost anything with, visiting over a cup of coffee, physical activities, going to church, traveling, sharing thoughts of religion, politics, anything in between - enjoying life as much as I do.

Meet people from La Quinta, United States. I see myself as an intelligent, attractive, self sufficient, multifaceted individual that is a a good conversationalist, laughs easily and is comfortable with people that possess like qualities. I place a premium on directness, integrity and friendship. I have a strong sense of fairness and am fiercely loyal to my friends.
I am pretty much a realist. I like that I'm a woman of a "certain age" that enjoys her well earned maturity. I have no desire to recapture my 30's nor hit the dance floor with the kids. An ideal partner for me would share this view. I'm told that I have a considerable, if somewhat acerbic, wit. I hold strong views and consider myself to be respectful of the views of others.
I am the executive director of a large non-profit social service organization and am planning to retire at the end of the year. I work hard at being a good leader for my agency. I'm looking forward to a less I'm frenetic, unconstrained life style. I'm interested in meeting a high caliber individual with whom I can enjoy a special,l caring, warm and realistic relationship. Lack of drama is good.
I am widely traveled, reasonably well educated and have had enough life experience to know what I value most. I enjoy learning and plan to continue to learn all of my life. I am relatively low maintenance and would like the same quality in a partner.
I enjoy the beauty of my surroundings, good food and good wine. I love to cook, have all the requisite toys and I'm probably a closet foodie. One of my many faults is my inability to stay away from the William Sonoma website. My home a a place that nourishes me and I do not need to be constantly entertained or amused. I'm perfectly happy with an evening at home. The only thing missing is the person to share in all of this..
I am attracted to intelligent men with a strong sense of self. I do not seek prince charming, however, I would prefer that he not turn into a pumpkin at midnight. I'm interested in someone that is comfortable enough with himself that he is not intimidated by a successful woman; (not an easy quality to find in my generation), He needs to be accepting of others and understand the value of friendship.