Date men from United States / California / Menlo Park, 51 year old

Date a man from Menlo Park, United States. I muse with friends often that love is more likely to be found in the aisles of Safeway than in the safe environs of Match, where most folks post false pretensions and illusions - who they want to be rather than who they are.
Very charismatic, upbeat, like to have fun but am fairly industrious if left to my own devices. Believe in fighting for the right things, and do, but am wisely choosing battles right now. I am very creative, lifelong learner, constantly thinking, very active, becoming a better relaxer and taking up hobbies and new sports. I have very high values and I do my best to stick to them.
I'm a dad and that's a huge part of my life, so my match will have or have had kids so that they understand the priorities of being a parent. I have three independent teens who prefer not to be seen with a parent attached, but I need to be there in a snap when that ride is needed or some bucks are required. I have to wait for those all too rare moments when hearts are open and ears unplugged - that's being a parent.
I have passion and compassion aplenty, so my life is about focus and purpose, choosing agendas. I'm certain I'm going to make a large difference in this world, and the time will come with patience, which isn't one of my strongest suits.
I love music, all kinds, am a Pandora addict! This is a major work in progress, and frankly, I've found that these profiles mean nothing relative to the unique and illusive chemistry between people. But, this whole dating thing is a numbers thing!
Bottom line: I don't take Match too seriously. It's a tool, just like shopping at Safeway, or going to church, or running the dish...just another way to meet people. The pressures with 'meeting' on match.com defeat the purpose...so no pressures. If I can meet some new friends along the trails of life, schedule alot of communal dinners and events, it's all good. Love finds us, I don't think we can find it.

Meet someone special from Menlo Park, United States. First and foremost, I am looking for a woman with whom to start a family. So with all due respect, I'm really only interested in ladies who are quite sure they want to have children.
About me? I think I am cultured, intelligent, romantic, robust, witty, humorous, humanistic, liberal and imperfect. More interested in mind and body connection and not hung up on earnings and superficial concepts of success. Widely traveled and always open to new experiences. Grew up in England and have lived and worked in Toulouse, Zurich and Munich. Likes, in random order: NPR, Radiohead, Neil Young, Dawkins, Sushi, physical affection, Egyptology, foreign travel, Russell Brand, Malibu, Baker Beach, Grove Cafe, Kepler's author events, Sudoku, the business pages.
I am looking for a woman who is naturally beautiful, fun-loving, at peace with herself and open to experiencing and enjoying life. A woman who knows how to live in the moment, to really feel it, and appreciates how sharing can enhance an experience. Someone with a liberal attitude and open mind and heart. Rich or poor, educated or not it really doesn't matter so long as the chemistry is there. (Must be keen to have one or two kids!)