Date men from United States / California / Fairfax, 56 year old

Date a man from United States. Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm new to all this so grin and bear with me, please. I'm putting myself "out there" after the end of a 20 year relationship- I am still a romantic and wide-eyed about what I offer and what kind of woman would make a good match. A few things that you may need: a fire extinguisher for my kitchen experiments, boat shoes for sailing on my goodship lollygag, and earplugs for listening to the band I play in.
My values are grounded from growing up and being schooled in the Midwest but with 30 years of being in the Bay area. My #1 job is striving (and mostly succeeding) to being a good Dad to my 2 teenage kids (boy and girl). They're great kids and easily go between my house and my ex's house. Having teens, I look forward to my intellect evolving from near idiot to fairly wise as they reach 21 over the next few years. Recently, I have been back to graduate school and have transitioned my work and volunteerism to sustainability, environmental and social cause ventures. I sit on some non-profit boards and am active in guest speaking and organizing events at several colleges. I am grateful for the the good health of my family, my kids, the activist community of the Bay area, the most beautiful Marin County where I live, and the opportunity to play outside throughout the year.
I have been described as a serial entrepreneur (started 7 companies), active outdoors-man, sailor, Dad, curious, fun seeking, friendly, with a dry sense of humor. I like hosting small parties and having a full house, and making new friends. I am inspired by courage, thought leadership, serving the common good and by people who feed their souls even at the expense of sometimes not feeding their wallets. My smile comes easily in the company of a listening, caring friend, natural beauty, intellect, sailing the Bay, live jazz, playing music with my band, the performing arts, and in meeting a physical sports challenge (although it's not as easy as it used to be!)
What fires me up in a woman? An active, sporty, curious type. High on positivism and praise and low on critiques. A good listener. Challenges me with facts and passion, especially about social causes and public policy, making a difference in the world. Likes to entertain. Likes to travel, to explore and to be on the water. cooking together. Affectionate, available, not over-scheduled.
I don't have any checklists, but I do know that we could have some fun together and enjoy each other's company. We'll take our time, explore, discover and see where the journey takes us.
Please email me and let's give it a shot!