Date women from United States / California / Eureka, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am hoping to attract an open minded best friend who is looking for a woman like me. I do not want to be used or abused, and it is way past too late to "bind my feet".
I love music..it is my passion, so a man who appreciates my musical abilities is a plus.
I laugh at myself often and would like a man who can laugh with me and not at me.I am an excellent cook, so a man who likes good country cooking would be a plus also.
I have a 3 year old cat how is my buddy. Liking felines would be cool, too.
This cannot be less than 200 characters am I am running out of ideas to write..lol

Meet someone special from California, United States. Hi
I consider myself to be an independent, working woman, rather practical yet also a romantic. I can be a lone wolf, but like wolves, gravitate toward family and do believe in mating for life. This age, given what it is, has been for me, serial monogamy. I am a great listener and have the gift of empathy; I am learning to both give and receive.
I am looking for a relationship that will allow us both to lean in toward this circle of reciprocity. I look to hope and still believe in love. I am increasingly comfortable with myself and always value true friendships. Being in love brings me to a more level space. I still continue to believe that we are most in sync when we can share oneРІР‚в„ўs most intermost feelings and thoughts with one another.
I am very connected to our planet and our Mother. I think thatРІР‚в„ўs one of the reasons why I still want to live in a rural area. Loving the cities and excitement, I will still seek out the wild spot, the place where I can listen to the water and be in the trees. When I am too much in my head, music will take me to the other side of my brain. I do love to dance! This art allows me to give something back, express myself, and move in joy!
I try to stay out of the oceans of despair when I tune in to one of my passions, listening to socioeconomic, political, environmental chronicles of our race and how we struggle on. What keeps me from sinking is my knowing that we are but a momentРІР‚в„ўs time upon this place.
I love good conversations and connections over good food, in a beautiful place where I can feel at peace. I also feel some longing to allow myself to be taken care of, I guess itРІР‚в„ўs the ying and yang of the poetry between male and female.
I know I may be sounding a bit esoteric and I pray not egotistical, writing these profiles can be so dammed difficult! IРІР‚в„ўd love to continue the conversation with you, so feel free to respond. We could look at this as simply the beginning of a journey trying not to have too many expectations. Kind of like taking a trip and allowing oneself to be in the moment, in a wonderful place which brings new perceptions and experiences and may also usher in good memories of past moments!