Date a man from San Anselmo, United States. I am a 64 year old retired man looking for a special woman to share life's adventures. Friends who know me might characterize me as one who is intelligent, perceptive, honest and direct, energetic, humble, and sensitive to others. I laugh easily and have a well developed sense of humor but I can be serious when the situation demands. I feel that I have solid communication skills and, at the same time, am a good listener. Being emotionally stable and psychologically aware are high priorities for me.
I'm financially secure, responsible, and dependable. I've had 2 careers, serving for 10 years as an Officer in the USMC and 27 years as an Officer in the SFFD. I raised my daughter as a single parent, have a close relationship with her and her husband of 12 years, and fully enjoy grandfathering their 2 sons (11yrs. and 7 yrs.). (The payoff for working is retirement and the payoff for parenting is grandfathering.)
I'm a lifelong athlete (aging jock) and currently enjoy a wide variety of sports and activities. I play doubles tennis, snowboard, hike, bike, water ski, and take Bikram yoga classes. To say I find great joy being outdoors and in the sun would be a minor understatement.. I am physically fit, alcohol and tobacco free, and in excellent health (recently had knee replacement surgery and have a new lease on life). I've coached volleyball (boys and girls) and tennis (boys) at the high school level for many years and look back at that experience as some of my most fulfilling moments.
I love animals but currently am animal free. I lean towards Buddhism as my spiritual and mindful practice after recovering from childhood Catholicism. I enjoy traveling especially quick getaway trips (2-3 days). I'm a political junkie with a decidedly liberal bend. I enjoy cooking, gardening, attending musical concerts (tickets to U2 and Sade), and love reading (last book read- Cutting For Stone).I've held tickets to the Speaker Series in Marin for 10 years and find most of the lectures fascinating. Cozy fireplace evenings and fresh cut flowers create an ideal atmosphere for me.
I'm looking for a woman who is compassionate, attractive (inside and out), physically fit, sexually responsive, intellectually engaging, emotionally stable, and spiritually evolved. I would be thrilled with someone who shares my passion for physical activity and the outdoors. I prefer a non-smoker and have no problem with a moderate drinker. I love children but would hope that yours are successfully launched. I'm interested in someone who is thoughtful and politically progressive (card carrying Republicans need not reply). An ability to laugh and to not take yourself too seriously is a plus.