Date women from United States / California / Oceanside, 71 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am looking for a gentleman to spend the rest of my life with. I am not looking for a one night stand. I am a one man woman. I am an honest, caring, loving person. I have a great sense of humor and love to laugh. I am a published poet and author. I have one son and one daughter and four beautiful granddaughters. My family is very important to me and due to the economy, my daughter and two granddaughters live with me, in my home, until they can get back up on their feet.
I am a Christian woman of Lutheran faith. I normally attend services regularly, with the exception of the past few months when my life has been drastically changed.
I do enjoy some of the finer things in life such as dining out and the theater, with Phantom of The Opera and Starlight Express being my favorites.
I collect Angels, Matrishka dolls, carousel horses, bells, and miniature shoes, Cherished Teddies, David Winter and Thomas Kincaid Cottages.
I love all music with the exception of rap.
I love to travel and have visited England, Wales, France, NederlandРІР‚в„ўs, Finland, Stockholm, Austria, Switzerland, and Hawaii. I have cruised to most of the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and Alaska. I lived in Germany for one year back in the 60РІР‚в„ўs when my husband was serving in the U.S. Army. I have been in many of the U.S. States.
I enjoy eating out, however I do cook. I also enjoy a glass of wine occasionally.
What are you looking for in a partner?
I am looking for a gentleman who is honest, trustworthy, truthful, caring, loving, not controlling, not self centered or selfish. Been there done that. A gentleman who knows how to treat a lady right. I have a tendency of putting others first, especially my family.
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Meet a woman from California, United States. I like to travel, see sights and visit museums. I like to swim and do exercises. I like all museums and any places of interest. I particularly like to cruise. I enjoy visiting with people over coffee.