Date women from United States / Arkansas / North Little Rock, 69 year old

Date someone special from North Little Rock, United States. I am a bright, attractive, intellectually curious and creative person who is quick to laugh, far younger than my chronological age, and extremely healthy. I enjoy a wide variety of activities and interests and love the outdoors. I am looking for a partner who is independent, bright, healthy, active, honest, and not in debt, who enjoys life, loves nature, and likes a challenge. No smokers or couch potatoes!
I'm a good and creative cook, grow an herb garden in spring/summer, and give memorable parties. An inveterate beachcomber and nature lover, I'm something of a bird watcher, interested in all animals, and might have been a wildlife biologist in another life.
I was born in Little Rock and grew up in Arkansas and Kansas City but lived in New York City for most of my adult life and have evolved into an East Coast liberal. I moved from Shelter Island ("the unHampton"), NY, back to North Little Rock in January 2011 and am now living on Park Hill. I'm pretty much retired at this point and am interested in meeting people in Arkansas with similar interests and mindset who like the outdoors for walking, hiking, exploring Arkansas' many state parks and other attractions, traveling, making music, and socializing.
A voracious reader, I'm interested in the arts, theater and movies, food and fun. A good friend to me is someone I can laugh with. Have traveled some in Europe and the Caribbean but would like to do more; longing to go to east Africa, maybe New Zealand. Had a long career in corporate communication as a writer and editor (both on staff for Fortune 100 companies and as an independent consultant), and am also a poet and singer/songwriter who performed my own songs in cabaret shows in NYC during the 1980s. I have an entrepreurial spirit and attitude and am a highly resourceful and competent person. I find that by and large, people my age are just too old for me, so I hope to connect with younger people who are in good health and not loaded down with problems.

Meet a soulmate from North Little Rock, United States. soul mate to share the best part of life. We need to count of riches in the number of dear friends and loved ones that we treasure and encourage to become closer parts of each other's lives.
I love rain on the roof, snow on the ground, a lake to fish, a stream to sit beside, berries to pick & the smell of fresh peach cobbler & bbq in the kitchen.