Date men and women from United States / California / Los Altos, 60 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. I'm happily retired and really believe that from here on out my job is to enjoy life as much as I can, preferably with a loving companion. Laughter is exercise for the soul. I love to laugh and especially like to make others laugh, even strangers. I don't even mind a joke at my expense as long as I can reciprocate in kind.
I firmly believe that if a couple has health and happiness, they really have a lot.
I am VERY affectionate and really enjoy simple touching and playful teasing. There are a lot of ways to express love for a partner
and those don't all require being in bed. I mean, sex is wonderful, but most of the times that partners demonstrate their love for each other, they are clothed and often in public. Kisses in public are great along with discreet sensual touching, slow rubs and gentle pinches. I probably sound like Dr. Ruth, but I don't mean to. It's just that I believe there are a thousand ways to express love, and partners will invent new ones that are their very own.
I like to participate in lively, intelligent conversations without being argumentative. There's no need to win a discussion or keep score. As a wise person once said: People can disagree without being disagreeable.
Life is too short, so I no longer have time for people who: take themselves too seriously, complicate life unnecessarily, cannot or will not communicate, or waste precious time on unimportant activities/ideas.
A couple who can communicate effectively can steamroll issues before they reach the unpleasant stage. We're all adults and I would expect adult communication skills and behavior from myself and my partner. Things only fester and get worse if they are not discussed at the appropriate time.
I absolutely love to travel, have traveled a fair bit, and am open to travel of all sorts: the usual local suspects like San Francisco, Monterey Peninsula, West Marin and West Sonoma, Wine Country, Yosemite and Tahoe. I also enjoy air trips: NYC, Boston, DC as well as trips requiring a passport: Europe, Canada, Latin America, Aus/NZ/Fiji, Africa. As enjoyable as travel is, it's SO much more enjoyable with a partner who can share in the new places, new people, new experiences and superb times that a couple can experience as a team deeply in love and surrounded by strangers in a strange place.
There's nothing like a pleasant meal in a special restaurant to bring out clever conversation and tender, non-verbal communication. A restaurant can be special to a couple without being five-star. Dining is an experience, not merely a meal. The quality of that experience is usually not correlated with the cost. Getting cozy with an agreeable adult beverage after a fine dinner is about as good as it gets, whether in a three-star or a five-star.
That's far more than enough about me. Let me describe my idea of an ideal partner:
She needs to be: easy with a laugh or a smile, of above average intelligence, playful, alert, curious, honest(in word and deed), a good communicator, positive, assertive, understanding, open to new experiences and places, one who enjoys intimacy of all sorts, one who initiates(you know what I mean), flexible and supportive, kind to all people and animals.
She doesn't need to be: a trophy wife type, a genius, a triathlete or hyper feminine.
She should not be: overly complicated, into dramatics, into martyrdom, a glass is half empty type, one who saves up hurts and keeps score, helpless, one who has poor self-esteem, one who lets the state of the world depress her.
I would love to find a healthy partner with whom I can share countless pleasant sensations and create the same life affirming happiness for her as she would for me. Let's make endorphins...LOTS of them.

Meet a man from United States. Some of my favorite things...Good music, and when it gives you chills, it's the best... Good food...Traveling... I can't think of a continent or country I wouldn't like to visit, although Antarctica doesn't offer much variety. Anything creative...writing, landscaping, remodeling, putting a puzzle together incorrectly. Liberal (progressive) points of view...often it just seems more civilized. I'm not much of a watching-sports-on-tv type...I'd rather go outside and play tennis, swim, cycle. The ocean, feet in the sand, the mountains, feet in a stream. And of course good conversation, over dinner, over dessert, over coffee. Nothing beats it.

Date people from United States. I am someone who likes to meet new people and have new experiences. I have a passion for making this a better place to live and want to meet someone who fills likewise(not conservative). I have an eclectic list of things I like to do from going bowling to the theater, I also like to go hiking and camping. I like classic rock and roll and like to dance to that. I would like to find someone who likes these things but I am willing to try new things.
I have had a rather unconventional career since 1991 working for non= profit organizations as a labor and community organizer. My last position was with Jackson County Fuel Committee in Ashland Oregon, we helped organized heating resources for low income families so they could afford energy costs and food, plus were involved in weatherization and alternative energy for low_income families. I have been successful in helping low-income families survive with food, clothing, health care and heat among other resources despite economic disaster in their community. I have been successful in making a difference in changing and improving economic and political conditions in low- income communities, those are the successes that are important to me and that I am proud of.
I am honest and a person who is empathetic and a good listener. I have a lot of people skills and most of my life work as been working with people . I don’t have a big wish list of things I want in a friend or partner except someone who shares some of the same interests and values. I would rather just meet a person and get to know (!) them. Rather than set up some list of expectations in advance. I hope you feel the same way. I do like to be affectionate and kiss and hold hands. I am overweight and would like some one to share outdoor activities like hiking and walking and join me in my weight loss program. Looking for someone who doesn't walk down the street with their face in a ipad, or blackberry(or any of the newest gadgets) and who might break out dancing to the music on their ipod whlie waiting for the bus. No need for shopping list of all your great features or the great features you would like your partner to have.

Meet someone special from United States. I am very eclectic. I am comfortable riding horses and wearing full western garb, wearing a swimsuit on the beach, working in the yard in gym shorts, bicycling in cycling spandex, hiking, backpacking, etc., under-dressing and overdressing....I own a tux and more than a half dozen suits...and a bunch of ties, as well as a couple pair of Levis, 4 pair of cowboy boots and 4 hats to go with them.
I play golf occasionally, love to scuba dive and kayak, hike, camp, as well as go to rock concerts, folk concerts and the symphony.
I am not into hip hop or most country music, save that, I like most other types, unless the heavy metal is just noise....I have enjoyed an AC/DC concert as well as Guns & Roses, but would rather hear the Grateful Dead or Bruce Springsteen or Moody Blues or Pink Floyd or Pete Seeger or Joan Baez....I have over 1000 different albums that include everything from Hendrix to Segovia on guitar. Two of my favorite artists died way too young, Harry Chapin and Dan Fogelberg
I love sensuality and touch, cuddling non-sexually is wonderful and I love to kiss...and nibble ....and tease, and like the same to be done to me.
I enjoy reading, more non-fiction or philosophy than fiction, but also enjoy a broad array of fiction, including thrillers and mysteries, as well as humor and romance.
I love to travel, especially if I can get to an off-the-beaten-path place that is rarely found by tourists. I have had the most fun doing that whenever I traveled. Of course, sometimes you meet really interesting folks amongst the other tourists, too.
I am not a simple person, so writing this type of thing is difficult...and it is much more fun to learn about someone through direct contact. I hope this is an interesting start.

Date a soulmate from United States. Here I am...easy going, patient, spiritual, loving, intuitive, and adventurous.
I'm excited about life in general but I know the joys of this life can be deeper and richer when shared with someone you love.
I am fascinated with the field of Energy Medicine. I enjoy traveling around the country. I've done some international travel and hope to do more of that.
I'm looking for a friendship....that could evolve into a serious relationship....that may lead to marriage.
How do you feel about serving a mission together? I'm open to all happy possibilities...are you?