Date men from United States / California / Davis, 61 year old

Date a man from Davis, United States. I'd like to be able to spend time with a woman who wants to be with me as much as I want to be with her. It doesn't matter so much what we're doing as long as we want to do it together.
There is a huge difference between being able to enjoy life and merely surviving for yet another day. I strive to stay in the present, to savor the moment, and to simply enjoy the experience of whatever is happening at the time.
I wasted way too much time spending money I didn't have to buy stuff I didn't need to impress people I didn't like.
One of the worst mistakes I've made is to live my life in such a way as to meet the expectations of someone else. I wasn't being me. My behavior guaranteed the failure of that relationship. Although I appreciate the lessons I've learned from that time of my life, I don't want to return to it.
Honesty, open communication and mutual respect are essential components of a strong and lasting relationship.
Now, I'm just me...what you see is what you get. My perfect match: a woman who can relate to the above.
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance--that principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

Meet a soulmate from Davis, United States. In the spirit of full disclosure, I will describe myself as accurately and succinctly as possible. 5’10’’ 175 lb trim,fit. Exercise rigorously almost everyday. Like to bike, hike, swim, walk, rollerblade, golf. Am retired, previously owned a data processing company. Have authored 6 books, 30 magazine articles and hold 2 software copyrights. I have a travel-related internet site, journaling my extensive U.S. travels. Vegan, agnostic, generous, social liberal, fiscal conservative, animal rights advocate, environmentalist, financially secure. I have adopted orphaned animals in the past, but currently have no pets. And am no longer interested in adoption - its too painful when they die. But if you have pets, I will do my best to spoil them. Enjoy woodworking, home repair, remodeling, construction, antiques. Its rewarding for me to donate my home repair skills to help others. Participated in charity work for Humane Society, SPCA, Toys-for-Tots, Habitat for Humanity. Since I have logged over a million air miles, prefer domestic travel. I am a basic, down-to-earth person. Not an ounce of pretense in this body. I have embraced a minimalist lifestyle - my Hyundai, bicycle, laptop computer, woodworking tools and a few clothes are the only possessions I need. As the saying goes, "The best things in life aren't things". Am much more interested in exploring, learning and giving than acquiring. Am willing to relocate.
Since I no longer have to work, I would enjoy spending my time making life easier and more enjoyable for my partner.