Date women from United States / Alabama / Auburn, 70 year old

Date a woman from United States. My closest friends would describe me as responsible, creative, interested in many things, fun to do things with, a dedicated and great teacher, insightful, caring and generous, dedicated to my faith in God, hard-working, serious about some things, curious and interested in many things, appreciative and kind towards others, enjoys music, drama, and the arts, enjoys learning and discussing most any topic! I can be quiet and I can be talkative.
What makes me smile is people really listening to one another and being considerate and kind beyond what we would expect. I care about people more than other areas - not just doing for them, but understanding and contributing to others to help all of us to live our lives to the best of our abilities and to discover and live out at least some of God's destiny for our lives. I enjoy doing for others, making a contribution, and I enjoy having fun, especially with friends that I am close to. I think I would be described as a creative thinker and doer. I enjoy challenges that involve solving problems for people individually, or collectively.
Music was an important part of my family growing up. We spent summers in Chautauqua, N.Y.- a special place dedicated to all of the arts. The New York Opera Company summered there and offered opera weekly. There were outdoor concerts in the amphitheater and art shows on the Plaza. We all played musical instruments and my father played the piano very well. I enjoy live theater, good movies, lectures, and art exhibits.
I am a Christian and my faith is quietly important to me.
I enjoy learning about many topics. History was my first love in college, but then I discovered psychology and changed my major to both areas. I went on to graduate school at Ohio State University, which was an outstanding experience. I have been a teacher for many years and have always enjoyed it.
I also enjoy gardening, homemaking, walks, and traveling. I am hoping to travel extensively in the U. S. with a partner who would enjoy that also. I love our country and am awed by its beauty everywhere. I grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania and loved where we lived.
I have also been interested in healthy living for a long time and am healthy and active.
I was married and later I adopted one daughter who is now 30. She has one daughter, age 7.
I am hoping to meet a man my age with similar values and goals for our lives. My ideal mate would be intelligent, interested in a variety of subjects, kind and mature. Ideally, we would have both shared interests and individual interests.

Meet someone special from United States. I live in the foothills of Northern California. I am fortunate to have a very nice life however the one thing I miss is male companionship.
Some of my "likes" are animals, walking, the beach, art, museums, music, live theater, movies, TV, my laptop, dining out.
I eat out quite a bit (no junk food) because I don't like cooking for just 1 person.
Included in the people I love are my 2 wonderful adult children and their families and my little dog who thinks he is a human.
I have done some travel but have never found a place I like as much as home!