Date women from United States / California / La Quinta, 73 year old

Date someone special from La Quinta, United States. I see myself as an intelligent, attractive, self sufficient, multifaceted individual that is a a good conversationalist, laughs easily and is comfortable with people that possess like qualities. I place a premium on directness, integrity and friendship. I have a strong sense of fairness and am fiercely loyal to my friends.
I am pretty much a realist. I like that I'm a woman of a "certain age" that enjoys her well earned maturity. I have no desire to recapture my 30's nor hit the dance floor with the kids. An ideal partner for me would share this view. I'm told that I have a considerable, if somewhat acerbic, wit. I hold strong views and consider myself to be respectful of the views of others.
I am the executive director of a large non-profit social service organization and am planning to retire at the end of the year. I work hard at being a good leader for my agency. I'm looking forward to a less I'm frenetic, unconstrained life style. I'm interested in meeting a high caliber individual with whom I can enjoy a special,l caring, warm and realistic relationship. Lack of drama is good.
I am widely traveled, reasonably well educated and have had enough life experience to know what I value most. I enjoy learning and plan to continue to learn all of my life. I am relatively low maintenance and would like the same quality in a partner.
I enjoy the beauty of my surroundings, good food and good wine. I love to cook, have all the requisite toys and I'm probably a closet foodie. One of my many faults is my inability to stay away from the William Sonoma website. My home a a place that nourishes me and I do not need to be constantly entertained or amused. I'm perfectly happy with an evening at home. The only thing missing is the person to share in all of this..
I am attracted to intelligent men with a strong sense of self. I do not seek prince charming, however, I would prefer that he not turn into a pumpkin at midnight. I'm interested in someone that is comfortable enough with himself that he is not intimidated by a successful woman; (not an easy quality to find in my generation), He needs to be accepting of others and understand the value of friendship.