Date women from United States / California / Palm Desert, 68 year old

Date a woman from United States. I love dogs, programs on TV about dogs and pet sitting dogs. So hopefully you like dogs as well as cats but not snakes.
I am gentle, patient, optimistic, life-loving, friendly and very relaxed around most everyone - as long as they don't try too hard.
I work full time at present but will retire September 30. I will be moving to Palm Desert soon and plan weekend trips there starting in May when i get my new place.
I love to golf but have trouble getting the money and the times to work out together:)
I enjoy being outdoors, really like seeing new places and sites, enjoy museums, superb architecture, the shorelines (beach or lakes), just being in touch with nature. Guess that is why I like dogs - they are so natural.
I would like you to enjoy some of the things I like but also be able to show me new areas, new sites and a different viewpoint on life. We do not have to be exactly alike - how boring that would be. But we have to have the same moral outlook and knowledge of right and wrong.
I enjoy basketball, baseball and golf as spectator sports - do not like to watch football and tennis. But it is okay if you like those.. I love the Olympic games and watch most everything in both the winter and summer games.
I love our country but am not a "flagwaving" fanatic. I just know we are in the best place and am happy to be here.
In a nutshell - words to describe me are: optimistic, calm, funny and a great friend.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Meet someone special from United States. I am looking for someone to share adventures, laughs, smiles, and lively conversation, Someone who can laugh at themselves and accept others for who they are. Not afraid to show affection or express their feelings openly. Must be active and ready to try new things.

Date a soulmate from United States. Energetic, interesting, with eclectic tastes in people and a positive outlook on living...My life has been solo for a while and the only part missing is that certain someone.. I am happy doing most anything with the right person...I'm attracted to strong, intelligent, witty men who love life and have a passion for living... open-mindedness,honesty, sensitivity, sense of humor are traits I consider a must in a relationship...We don't necessarily have to have the same interests--perhaps we might learn new things from each other...If you have a wonderful smile, that's a plus...I enjoy a myriad of activities from golf, walking, traveling, cooking, attending the local McCallum and Museum events, but it seems at times I am happiest watching a good foreign film and eating a bowl of popcorn. I spend summers traveling and in LA...need a city "fix" to NY occasionally...spent a marvelous week visiting the Canyonlands (National parks) this summer...spent quite some time in Tuscany in September. Italy has always been my favorite destination; however immersion in Tuscany was a wonderful experience especially the week at Tuscan Women Cook...
If you find something that piques your interest, drop a line--we know by now describing one's self is difficult and most of the time not the true picture of who we really are--until we meet, the rest of it is trivia...take a chance...

Meet a woman from Palm Desert, United States. My ideal match is a Christian, Educated, great heart and mind and who is someone who cares about others, as he cares about himself. He take of his mind, body, soul and spirit. My ideal isn't perfect, but he cares about seeking to improve. He is excited about a challenging mind and a warm heart. He is honest and isn't afraid to be truly himself. My special man has interests that he would like to share with me and my interests shared with him. He is cultured, but not stuffy. He is kind, gentle, smart, genuine and attentive. This special man, keeps his word and loves to share knowledge, joy and his beliefs.

Date someone special from Palm Desert, United States. I can't believe I'm doing this. If it works, GREAT. When I find it, I"ll know what I am looking for. It's a new year and and I'm ready to go for it. I believe it's a matter of being in the right place, at the right time.

Meet a soulmate from Palm Desert, United States. My ideal mate would be one who laughs a lot, enjoys life, and would love my pets, they are the light of my life. Honesty is of the utmost importance to me as is respect for each other. I have a lot of married friends who enjoy dinners at home and out, I would love someone who would fit in. Most of the husbands are self made men which is something I admire greatly. I need a man I respect and one who can respect me also without being possesive. Things I admire in a man are a great sense of humor, sensuality, generosity, intelligence, being strong and witty is a plus.
I much prefer small groups of close friends over crowds.
I have a small place in Palm Desert, Ca. and a condo in Seaside Oregon. I am close to kids and grandkids. Love doing social things with my dogs.

Date a woman from California, United States. Iam shy at first but once you get to know me Iam fun to be around. I love to go to the movies, read books. I would love to have someone to walk with me as I need some exercise. I also need someone who loves cats or dogs, since i have 3 cats who I love very much. I would love to go dancing, traveling.

Meet someone special from California, United States. I am a native Californian. I was raised in San Gabriel, however, moved to Newport Beach, Ca after divorce where I lived for 30 years. I moved to the desert nine years ago and just love it. I am a happy person with no bagage and am also low maintenance. I was raised to be self sufficient, however, I find that having a friend, companion, that like to have fun and laugh would be a bonus for me. Laughing is the best part of my life as I do it often. I am easy going and like mostly everything as long as it with the right person. Travel is one of my most favorate things. The best is river crusing so you only unpack once and every minute a new sight. Everything planned for you - great!

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am honest, intelligent, sensual and fun. My intentions and hopes are to find similar qualities in a partner. I am social and a people oriented person. I enjoy spending time with family and entertaining friends. I love to laugh and believe it is the "best medicine". As much as I enjoy socializing, I also love my down time. Spending intimate days/weeks with my significant other is most important. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places, customs and people. Family is very important to me. I have 2 married daughters and 5 grandchildren. I have been working for the cruise industry, as a nurse, for the past 5 years and have just relocated to Palm Desert.

. I WAS RAISED IN MEMPHIS, TN WITH THREE WONDERFUL SISTER AND VERY LOVING AND DEVOTED PARENTS. WE WERE A VERY CLOSE KNIT FAMILY AND STILL REMAIN SO TODAY. MY GREAT FORTUNE WAS HAVING MY MOTHER AND FATHER UNTIL THE AGES OF 81 AND 97, THE LATER OF WHICH WAS MY FATHER. HE WAS A MAN OF GREAT CHARACTER AND PASSED WITH A VERY SOUND MIND AND DEVOTION TO HIS FAMILY. IN 1960 WE MOVED TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA AND LIVED ON BALBOA ISLAND UNTIL BUILDING A NEW HOME SEVERAL YEARS LATER. I FINSIHED HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDED COLLEGE IN SAN DIEGO WHILE WORKING IN DISNEYLAND PART-TIME.
AFTER COLLEGE I BEGAN WORKING IN THE BANKING BUSINESS UNTIL THE GOVERNMENT BEGAN THEIR TAKEOVER OF MANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AT WHICH TIME I STARTED MY OWN WHOLESALE BUSINESS SHOWING IN LOS ANGELES, ATLANTA AND NEW YORK. BUSINESS REMAINED STEADY UNTIL 911 WHICH TOOK IT'S TOLL ON MINE AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DURING THESE YEARS I MARRIED AND HAD TWO OUTSTANDING CHILDREN AND ALSO NOW HAVE TWO GRANDCHILDREN. IN 1998 WE MOVED TO BEND, OREGON WHERE I REMAINED UNTIL 2006 WHEN I RETURNED TO SOUTHERN CA ALONE BY MY OWN CHOICE. ODDLY ENOUGH, I RELOCATED TO THE DESERT TO CARE FOR MY FATHER AS HIS PRIVATE COMPANION WHICH IS A BUSINESS I BECAME INVOLVED IN WHILE LIVING IN OREGON. AT THE CURRENT TIME, WHENEVER I CHOOSE, I OCCASIONALLY HAVE CLIENTS IN THE LOCAL AREA--VERY REWARDING AND FULFILLING.
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ENTERTAINING IN MY HOME ARE A TOP PRIORITY IN MY LIFE. I LOVE TO TRAVEL AND HAVE BEEN MANY PLACES OVER THE YEARS--NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, FLORIDA, WASHINGTON DC, IRELAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, HOLLAND AND EVEN MOTOR-HOMING FOR TWO WEEKS RECENTLY FROM THE OREGON COAST DOWN TO HUNTINGTON BEACH WITH MY SON AND GRANDDAUGHTER!!!!. GOURMENT COOKING IN ONE OF MY PASSIONS AS WELL AS GARDENING, MOVIES, PERFORMING ARTS AND THEATER. TV IS GREAT FOR GOOD MOVIES, INFORMATIVE NEWS PROGRAMS AND OTHER INTERESTS. DECORATING MY NEW HOME WHICH I HAVE OWNED FOR A YEAR HAS REALLY BEEN CHALLENGING AND HAS CERTAINLY GIVEN ME AN EDUCATION WHILE SPENDING A GREAT DEAL OF TIME IN LOWE'S AND HOME DEPOT. THEY KNOW ME WELL!!!! MUSIC IS A FAVORITE AND I ENJOY MOST TYPES--PARTICUARILY BIG BAND, PIANO, EASY LISTENING, TONY BENNET AND EVEN ENGEL!!!!
I AM NOW AT THE POINT IN MY LIFE WHERE I WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE A RELATIONSHIP WITH A WONDERFUL,HONEST,TRUSTWORTHY, KIND AND CARING MAN. I WANT TO DO THIS BECAUSE I AM HAPPY BEING WITH ME AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY HAPPINESS WITH A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. DEVOTION SHOULD BE FIRST AND FOREMOST WITH SPONTANIETY, FUN , HUMOR AND ENJOYING EACH OTHERS COMPANY NO MATTER THE SITUATION. I LOVE TO LAUGH AND HAVE A VERY CAUSAL ATTITUDE. LOVE TO TRY HAPPY HOUR MENUS AS WELL AS FINE DINING. LOVE TO DRESS CASUAL AND ALSO FOR THE OCCASION. ROMANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. I WANT A VERY LOYAL PERSON TO WALK THROUGH THE DOOR WHETHER FROM GOLF, TENNIS, BUSINESS TRIP, ETC. AND BE HAPPY HE IS THERE TO SPEND TIME WITH ME. GIVING LOVE REWARDS YOU WITH LOVE.
SHORT AND PETITE IS THE WAY I'VE BEEN DESCRIBED. I HAVE DARK BROWN HAIR (MINE) WITH A FEW NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM ABOVE WHICH I HAVE EARNED OVER THE YEARS!!!! MY PICTURES ARE CURRENT OVER THE PAST YEAR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CHATTING OR EVENTAULLY MEETING PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND PERHAPS OUR PATHS WILL CROSS FOR AN INTERESTING ROAD AHEAD.

. I'm very attractive, intelligent,great cook, fun and funny, great sense of humor,compassionate,passionate,romantic, love life,travel, own my own home and am financially secure healthy. I have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren, I have "the love of my life...a rescue dog" I have worked hard my entire life and now I enjoy the fruits of my labor. I have many friends of different persuations,and have travelled extensivly. I love to entertain. I love pro football, basketball, golf, tennis and I understand it all!! I am an uptown girl with small town values.
Many times I have asked myself "is this all there is?" I do not believe so. I know the man I will love for the rest of my life is out there...maybe it's you!!
WHO I AM LOOKING FOR....lets put it this way.....loves the ocean and dogs...enchanting each others life not altering it....respecting and believi ng in each others ideas and beliefs....not putting each other down...filling each others heart with joy and laughter....stimulating each other mentally, satisfying one another physically, and evolving spirtually.....permitting each other own space.....appreciating each other all the time not just on special occasions.....there are many things that catch your eye, but only a few will touch your heart.....our pesonal success and our happiness are not measured by the size of our wallet but by the quality of the relationship we have built. IF NOT NOW....WHEN????? I sure hope you are out there as I have alot to give you....
SERIAL DATERS, FREELOADERS, SOCIOPATHS, CON MEN, ANY ADDICTIONS OF ANY KIND PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND. I CAN SPOT YOU A MILE AWAY!!