Date men from United States / California / Pinole, 57 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. I was married for 28 years and raised three kids, now 27, 25 and 22. I'm a devoted father and was a devoted and faithful husband. I love my kids more than anything. As in update to this profile, because of questions I've gotten, I am legally separated and also currently in divorce proceedings (papers have been filed, etc., and divorce will be final sometime this year). We haven't lived as husband and wife for about 3 years.
I think one of the nicest complements paid to me recently was when a colleague at work said, "Everyone who knows you knows the same person." I don't think you could call me a "private person." I am pretty open by nature.
I think I am intelligent, honest, respectful, and sincere although my sense of humor can run to the silly, sarcastic or ironic side. I'm politically progressive. I tend to over-think things but I try to counteract that by trying to meditate every day (it's been off and on lately). I used to go to yoga classes but now have major dog-guilt (I have 3) so many times I'm going from work to home to walk and take care of them. I would call my philosophical view leaning towards the Buddhist but I wouldn't call myself a Buddhist. I mean, if I did not want attachments I wouldn't be posting here!
Although I think physical attraction (hey, I'm no Brad Pitt) and having similar interests with another person are important in relationships, I also think that getting to know someone directly is the most important thing. I think something like match.com is only a start. I don't think making laundry lists of interests and qualities can substitute for that but I may be wrong - they say that these personality tests work sometimes. But I have my doubts.
I am a really, really good jazz guitarist and I play around town now and then - much less than I'd like because of my day job. But if you're a jazz fan, I can assure you that you'd like my music even if we don't click on a personal level.
I love music, movies, books, Internet blogs, hiking, walking my dogs at Point Isabel and Tilden Park, eating out. I like talking about current events, philosophy, movies. I don't follow sports much although I'll watch the occasional Superbowl. I'm not handy with mechanical stuff, don't cook fancy food (although I like eating it), and will unintentionally kill any plant you give me. My neighbor tells me gardening is a matter of trial and error but I seem to go straight to "error." Although I love playing jazz I grew up with the Beatles, Byrds, Grateful Dead, Hendrix, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, et al, and I still listen to a lot of that music.
'm working very hard in the tech industry by day and playing music when I can at night. I'm giving up some of that little discretionary luxury called "sleep" to do this. I also have 3 dogs that keep me constantly happy and guilty.
Needless to say, I am very new to Internet dating. I don't do "winking" or "favorites" or that kind of thing. I just email. I am not at all offended if I don't receive a response and I don't always respond if my intuition tells me not to.
Most importantly, I will never skydive with you.

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. Generally easy going, laid back, like to stay fit.
Hiking, Working out and moutain bike riding are a big part.
Camping trout fishing in the mountains.
Like dining out and traveling, good wine hanging out with freinds.
A BBQ with freinds is a great evening. Even better sharing it with someone special.
Holding hands, flirting or just that smile or look from across the room.