Date women from United States / California / Oakley, 58 year old

Date someone special from Oakley, United States. Writing about myself proved more difficult than I thought it would be (I guess writing an autobiography is out of the question for me). I would really rather be somewhere comfortable talking person to person with a coffee, glass of wine, or whatever, getting to know each other. That said….
I am a creative/artistic person, compassionate, and active, loves animals, the outdoors, and interested in many things. I enjoy music, my family, friends, cooking, riding (horses), the ocean, mountains (especially covered with a fresh layer of snow), and a warm fire on cold nights. I eat healthy…..But… there’s always room for chocolate and wine!
I appreciate many things life offers, and try never to take any of it for granted, and as I get older, I find myself wanting to find a way to give back for the privilege of everthing I've experienced as well as, those experiences that lay ahead. There is so much good we all can do through volunteering, and professions dedicated to assisting others close to home and far away. In some small way, I hope that I am making a difference.
I believe laughter and "real" communication, about everything, fun and serious conversations, (and listening) are essential to all relationships we develop throughout our lives. I do also enjoy just “being” with someone special (not always talking), listening to the ocean, the wind, music, enjoying each other wherever we are at the time.
I would like to meet a man that is comfortable with himself and his life, capable of honesty, respect and loving, is compassionate to others (animal, mineral or vegetable), is active, likes to have fun doing different things, laughs, and doesnРІР‚в„ўt mind getting dirty or cleaning up. I would like someone who wants to share his life with me and at the same time allows "us" to be individuals, supporting each otherРІР‚в„ўs interests.
All these profiles are very interesting and serve as a good introduction, but I'd rather spend time getting to know the person who wrote it.
As far as distance, I am open. I think it will depend on whether or not there is the possibility for a real relationship, and what will work best for both of us.
My primary photo along with the almost full length photo are from April 2011. The other is July 2009.