Date men from United States / California / Lake Forest, 47 year old

Date a soulmate from Lake Forest, United States. I was born and raised in NY. Very respectful and considerate. I'm an Italian Irishman from NY and was raised by the best and they've been married for 55 years.. I love CA and the people. I'm very laid back and want to find someone with similar interests (and demeanor). I don't want to "go out" and party and whatever. I want to settle down, meet someone nice and be the man I was always meant to be. Life is what you make it. I would just rather make my life with someone special. Two things. I don't in general date women older than me but may rethink that but if you are one of those who your past 3 boyfriends have been in their 20's, please pass me by. I'm not here in the end to compete or hear that.
Love the song by Nickelback called Gotta Be Somebody. I'd say it kinda sums this all up in a nutshell. We all should find that someone special out there. I do love kids and wish I had my own. They make me smile and realize how innocent and fun life should be. I also love football -especially the NY Giants and UCLA Bruins. (don't mind the Trojans either but that's because we don't have any decent college football in NY-lol).