Date women from United States / California / Hidden Valley Lake, 46 year old

Date someone special from Hidden Valley Lake, United States. I am an open-minded, grounded, easy-going, intelligent, artistic/creative, adventurous, kind, loving, and positive woman.
I like literature, art, film, plays, etc and can talk easily on these or whatever subject you are interested in. (Well, if it is sports I may just a lot of annoying questions....)
I am a devoted yogini and certified Yoga Teacher. I meditate. I challenge myself regularly. Eat pure and healthy. I believe in the Joy de vivre associated with connectedness with the physical body. As a grad student, I read and study a lot. I have been called "fiercely independent" by men (as though it is a bad thing) but also described by men as "very feminine". I see no contradiction in this and prefer a traditional man and a gentleman.
I feel to be complete in myself. But there is not true balance without a man to be my friend and my lover.
I prefer tall men. Thick over thin. An ability to make people (me) laugh is the sexiest quality in a man. I have no tolerance for emotional instability. I tend to be intolerant of illiteracy, as well. I really enjoy a man who is confident, cool, bright, funny. And ultimately, it is about chemistry.
I believe you love who you love, and whatever way that works, works. It's worth it. Always.
A date is when you take a girl out and try to get her to like you while you both detemine if you want to sleep together (at some point). :-0. It is not an interview in which you ascertain her net worth, if she will be a good cook for you, or how perfectly she will fit into your life exactly as it is right now. A relationship in my mind is not a business arrangement, nor a paradigm of maximum convenience, but a condition of love and mutually enjoyed companionship.
I do not reply to winks, illiterate messages, or if you have no picture posted. Really.
Please do not contact me if you are not sufficiently motivated to meet in person. Lighten up. Take a girl out. Take a chance. Good luck!
Thanks for reading. Please write if my profile piques your interest.