Date men from United States / Alaska / Palmer, 61 year old

Date a man from Alaska, United States. Have you ever looked at a piece of wood and appreciated the direction of the grain, the color and durability of it? Considered the possibilities of what it was or could become? I do. Friends call me creative. I enjoy creativity. I pass the time on occasion carving, tinkering and building. I also play the guitar and I enjoy reading on various subjects. Gardening is an interest. I enjoy the smell of flowers and the array of colors.
I am friendly and generally out going. Not prone to pretense, have a great sense of humor and love to laugh. I love to explore new things and places, meet new people. I am a good listener and I try to keep an open mind and will consider other viewpoints. Coffee and good conversation is greatly enjoyed.
As a life-long learner, I tend to work very hard and be responsible but love good fun and good company. I have a quiet strength that draws people to meet for advice and direction. I have been told I am an excellent teacher because I have a lot of patience.
I love animals, especially dogs, and I have a pet bird. I enjoy the outdoors, fishing, walking trails, the water and just soaking in the rays. I try to find the positive in things and life can be so much more positive when experiences are shared with friends.
I like to be a co-operator and seek synergy and balance. I think laughter is very important and should be practiced daily.
I'm looking for that special someone who likes to co-create, who can function in the city and yet still enjoys the outdoors. That special someone that enjoys creativity and color, good conversation, and a fun sense of humor, who can turn a rainy day outside into sunshine with a smile inside. Then we should meet, because we just might enjoy a good laugh over a good cup of coffee, if nothing else.