Date someone special from California, United States. I'm a 64 year young widower living on California's central coast with a peak of the ocean. I love the beach, walking and hiking the many trails around the bluffs and forests and putzing around my Tuscan garden. I am by nature curious about all things and and have eclectic interests, including art, architecture, literature, politics, history, music, food and cooking, wine, movies and philosophy. Far from boring I consider myself to be a witty, interesting conversationalist. I'm a true, old fashioned gentleman who knows how to respect and treat a woman right. I'm clean cut, of good character and morals. Friends would describe me as cultured, sophisticated and polished.WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR: I seek a committed relationship with a woman who enjoys the finer things in life, is open, fun and spontanious, affectionate, caring and is an equally interesting conversationalist. I was married for 27 years and am looking for that special woman to be my best "buddy", confidant and partner in every aspect of life lived passionately, purposefully and with all the gusto we can muster. I'm particularly attracted to strong, independent and accomplished women who are bright, classy and have a sense of style, whether in the proverbial "little black dress" or faded blue jeans.