Date men and women from United States / California / Half Moon Bay, 66 year old

Date single man from Half Moon Bay, United States. I have mostly lived near the ocean, in Half Moon Bay for last 20 years. I found this Edgar Allan Poe poem, Annabel Lee, about this guy who falls for a local lovely, found her in a harbor town. It turns out there is an alternate ending to the poem, written for the rest of us::
Fantasia for Annabel Lee
“. . .For the moon never beams,
without bringing me dreams
Haunting past all disbelief
And the stars never rise,
But I feel her bright eyes,
In this kingdom by the sea.
And neither Angels above,
Nor Demons below
Would ever dissever from me
The light in her eyes,
My soul from her soul,
In this kingdom by the sea.
Far from the lee shore
Carried in trade winds
Tolling their way to me
Her Song in the rigging,
Heard in a lifetime
Searching, for Annabelle Lee.
Enough Poe. Longer version: I have lived the last 20 years in Half Moon Bay / El Granada Highlands. Past lives included two years on a ship, 5 years in the great northwest / Oregon, and 10 years in Brazil. Work in prior years included economic development for Native American projects with Ford Foundation money. Most recently, I have been commuting the SF Bay and beyond, starting and running small business lending departments for commercial banks, currently negotiating start- up number three.
Never will admit it, but most of my world has been defined by work -time, places, people. I am now seeking to mend the errors of my ways, and add a new dimension to my life. Someone new? Long awaited, never forgotten, something we all live for (Tennessee Williams?) My interests described in Profile below are close to yours? However we probably would agree that interests and pursuits change, and are less important that the one, two, perhaps three people in our lives who love, admire, and support us. And all those we love in return. The world needs more Will and Ariel Durants. What else. When work winds down, my new plan includes travel. Lots to choose from, maybe that two masted schooner for sale in the harbor below. Metaphor, maybe not.. Total crew of two. You going to be around?

Meet someone special from Half Moon Bay, United States. I'm happiest when I'm learning something new. I believe that problems are there to be solved, rather than fretted over. I love my kids, grandkids and dog. I enjoy trying new things. Snow skiing and scuba diving are also high on my list.
I'm comfortable with friends, with strangers and alone. I've been told that I clean up very well and am "suitably charming" when the occasion demands. I'm good to take to a black tie event, or to the beach.
I'd like to find someone down to earth, well-adjusted and comfortable in her own skin and being. I find intellect in others very appealing. I especially appreciate people who can carry on an intelligent conversation on a variety of topics. If I'm able to learn new things and have new experiences with you, I'd really enjoy that.
And finally, I believe that how we treat other people is not a reflection of who they are, but rather who we are.

Date someone special from Half Moon Bay, United States. Every day is a treasure, and I really appreciate all that I have in life! I love to laugh, and also enjoy being around joyful people. I don't do well with people that are habitually down. I love my family, friends, and all the blessings in my life. I like keeping physically fit, and appreciate a mate that has the same goal. Basically, I am an upbeat person, and like to be around people that are the same. Not a Pollyanna, but prefer to see the cup half full, and not half empty!