Date men and women from United States / California / Redding, 78 year old

Date people from Redding, United States. Lifelong lover of learning with awareness of knowing way too little. So many wonders, so little time. Love to be with people who enjoy life, but also like some solitude to think, read, write. My cup is always at least half-full. Nobody's perfect, thank God. Babies, puppies, kittens make me smile and renew my faith that there is true goodness and joy in the world even in the midst of travail. Proud to have reared children and helped with grandchildren who have become successful teachers, nurses, musicians, dancers, singers, marines and naval officers along with being great parents and citizens. Only love lasts forever. My husband died two years ago after a lengthy illness. We were together 37 wonderful, unpredictable years. I hope there is someone else out there who loves to explore new places and people. Who also likes to learn about new discoveries in science and the arts--as well as appreciate the findings and accomplishments of old masters. I am fascinated by ongoing studies in the field of physics, including the recent probable finding of the Higgs boson particle. I am totally ignorant of how to arrive at theories such as those of quantum physics, string theory, etc., but intrigued by the potential discoveries yet to be made. I'm not an intellectual; my knowledge is too limited. My wish would be to meet someone who is loving, with a kind heart, who shares my desire to continue learning as well as enjoy the beauty of the natural world all around us--especially the people in it who are our families and friends. We are surrounded by treasures. I don't think we can be in a truly loving, passionate relationship as couples unless we can also have empathy and compassion for others and a respect for our total environment.
Some personal info: I grew up in a tiny town in the mountains of Far Northern Calif. Have traveled and lived all over since then, including San Francisco, Chicago, and a short time in Italy. .BA in Communiation Arts, University of San Francisco. Grad studies in Journalism and Press Law. Work: Mktg,Adv,PR, writer, editor, real estate.
I'm a natural blonde (some help now from my hair-dresser). Have all original equipment with no augmentation, botox, or liposuction. What you see is what you get.