Date men from United States / California / Pacifica, 55 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. What am I about? Let's see - eclectic, very bright, tons of integrity and loyal to a fault. I eschew most of the typical male attributes; I'm gentle, emotionally skilled and like to talk about issues of all kinds. Don't follow sports at all, but I do enjoy sailing, scuba diving and archery. I love to cook (Japanese and French are favorites) - I've catered dinners for a hobby. Can't imagine life without books.
I have pretty traditional (read old fashioned) values. Life is about caring for those close to you - "In living, be close to the land". I'm not very materialistic or fashionable; I would rather be in jeans on the beach than a tux at a fancy party. I've traveled a bit, from the slums of India to Paris hotels - the South Pacific is very sweet.
What am I looking for? Better to say "what are we looking for". A great friend, and we can go from there. There's no easy way to describe that - it's all about chemistry, isn't it? Probably the most important things are smarts and kindness; so many things follow from that. Humor is very important - I like to be with people who laugh. I have a dry sense of humor, but I especially enjoy the inside joke and the private joke. It would be great to find someone well read and/or well traveled, likes a variety of food, and speaks more than one language. A girl that understands that a word, a touch, a glance can convey everything.

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I enjoy life and think I have a very good sense of humor. Can be extremely laid back easy going with all that I do. Very close and loyal to friends and family. Looking for the woman that also has these same tendencies and willing to find the right man to settle down with and live happily ever after.