Date women from United States / California / Los Gatos, 59 year old

Date someone special from Los Gatos, United States. Hello and welcome!
My life has been mostly fortunate – a wonderful family including two terrific daughters (both in college) and great friends. I have run a successful Silicon Valley PR firm, volunteered my time to various (mostly arts focused) boards of directors, and written an (as yet) unpublished book. Travels have taken me to Europe, especially exploring my Italian heritage, the British Virgin Islands, China, Japan, Thailand, Mexico and Canada. There are many more places I would like to explore including my Scandanavian roots, the African continent, South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
My days are filled with writing, work with clients, spending time with daughters when they're home, and community focused stuff. I love skiing, hiking, power walks with my chocolate lab, swimming, tennis, gentle yoga, and work in the gym. I love being in the mountains or at the beach.
A stack of books always awaits me - now mostly poetry and memoir though I used to devour fiction of all types – literary, mystery and even Harry Potter! My digital camera and laptop are usually not far away, and I’m always in the middle of writing a story or poem.
I describe myself as loyal, straight-talking, strong, serious with a very funny side, smart, honest, passionate, careful, private and active. Of course, how we are perceived is always from the eyes of the beholder!
Though I have many interests and passions (to share), I thoroughly enjoy new discoveries! Maybe with you?
I am no longer a Match subscriber, but reachable: mpcmedia at the place that begins with Y.