Date men and women from United States / California / Redondo Beach, 77 year old

Date people from California, United States. Hello... I am a designer who's passionate about the arts, from music, ballet, literature, theater, to the creative and cultural arts. I come from a family of architects, so you can imagine the conversations around the dinner table.
Have lived, worked and skied in Switzerland after graduation from college, working as a jewelry designer for Gubelin Bros. in Lucerne, Switz. which started my career as a designer of fine jewelry. I followed that career for 27 years after returning to the US in 1961. Later Spent 10 years on the East Coast as sales and marketing executive, with the fine jewelry firm, Tiffany Co. My first duties included opening and closing the safe every day. (shows my level of integrity:) I loved my job. I was very involved with in-store visual display, front window display, custom jewelry design, sales and creative marketing throughout the New England community. I'm a creative thinker and a people person. I tend to work outside the box. With layered thinking, multiple design concepts, subtle and unexpected ideas, bringing dissimilar elements together for a creative and unique style. I executed in store and out of store event planning in the New England community growing the business exponentially! Can dress to the "9's" with the best of them but prefer a pared down, classic look.
I have also had my own business remodeling old houses. I'm the "can do" type of woman who will roll up her sleeves, get busy and get the job done. Paint splattered jeans and all. My approach to design includes renovation from the inside out, with attention to interior design, architecture and landscaping. This suited my interest in style, building, three dimension and gardening. I have designed, and remodeled several swimming pools. Loving to swim, my favorite was a lap pool enshrouded with tropical foliage for total privacy. I could swim in the moonlight but always wished you were there. See pool photo with "lazy" racing stripe. Also two selected photos of remodeled houses; Bermuda style and Mid Century Modern. Now both sold.
As a mature woman I'm still very active, have kept my figure and look 10 years younger. I love sports and was an athlete when younger. Today I can swim, cycle, play tennis, sail, enjoy hiking and long walks. I played golf in college and would learn to play again if you are a golfer. I also love to dance even in the kitchen!
I live near my daughter and family in Manhattan Beach... with my 4 year old grandson:-) My daughter is a professional photographer and took all the photos of me between Sept. 2010 and Dec. 2011. The photo of me with chandelier and beach shots were for a feature article in the South Bay Magazine, Feb. Mar. 2012.
I'm looking for an attractive man with wit and charm, especially with me! The ability to engage in conversation effortlessly with all types of people. A man who will challenge me with his knowledge, have quick humor, bantering till we are both laughing out loud. Someone who likes to tease me and visa versa:-) I prize a man with a compassionate and empathetic heart who appreciates an independent woman and her accomplishments. A man with the sophistication and the audacity to be authentic, to be himself. This tells me about his personality, his honesty and his honor. What's important is how we live together, side by side, with sincerity, intellect and love. Expressing humor, warmth and affection easily. With the power of touch, holding hands and cuddling, are sexy and will be shared naturally between us. I come from solid values and treasure a man who stands up for me. That lovely, feminine feeling of being protected and safe. It's a girl thing, "a primal instinct." Without honesty, trust or commitment, a relationship can't last. If you feel you are this special person and would like to get to know each other, please let me know with your e.mail.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.