Date women from United States / California / Mission Hills, 53 year old

Date someone special from Mission Hills, United States. The easiest way for me to describe what I'm looking for is simply a connection. Someone with common interests, a sense of humour, and a nice smile. It takes time to get to know people and develop relationships but if you start with some common ground, you can build from there. Although I'm independent, I'd love to find that special person to have a partnership wtih. I've been divorced for a long time (not necessarily single) so there is no divorce baggage. I'm a kind and compassionate person with a soft spot for animals. I love sports, road cycling, and enjoy playing golf (although I'm terrible). Although a bit of a tomboy, I'm still a girl and like to get dressed up for a nice evening.
I work for a nationwide Financial/Insurance Serivces broker as a Business Developement Manager. I work out of my home which is great, I love it. I travel for my job and am away on average 6 - 9 days each month.
I have 2 grown daughters whom I'm extremely close with. Family is very important.