Date women from United States / California / San Rafael, 53 year old

Date someone special from San Rafael, United States. If you are comfortable with your own thoughts, if you enjoy your own company, if you're looking for an equal partner in love and life--and you can't live without being outdoors, for at least a little while, each day--then let's talk.
I work with others, one-on-one and in groups, guiding them in discovering who they truly are, who they desire to become. This is one of the hats I wear, and I love this work. I am also a writer, editor, photographer, and artist. And I'm a student, starting graduate school in the fall.
I enjoy going for walks, hiking and day trips as well as browsing in bookstores (the ones that are left), going to art shows, foreign and Indie films, poetry readings, spiritually inspiring talks, music events, farmers' markets, festivals, and eating out. I also love having friends over for an evening of good food, wine, and conversation. I enjoy spending time in nature: forests, the ocean, lakes and amazing gardens. I love to play Scrabble, cook together, search for sea shells, explore creeks, walk in the rain, sit by a fire on a foggy day, and watch the sun filter through redwoods.
I get as much joy watching someone do what they are passionate about (playing music, painting, singing, etc.) as I do pursuing and enjoying my own passions. I value integrity, having the capacity to consider and be open to another's point of view, being secure enough within one's self to admit a wrong and make amends--and humor and playfulness. I believe that there needs to be lightness and that there's a way to find something good in almost everything.
I'd like to meet a man who has similar interests and values and, like me, strives to live life consciously . A man who is attractive (to me) and who enjoys life, especially the simple things. To share life's simple pleasures, communicate deeply, laugh a lot, cherish--these are the things that are important to me.

Meet a woman from San Rafael, United States. I'm a Bay Area native and looking to meet someone who lives geographically desirable to Marin to enjoy the many things this amazing area has to offer.
I'm an honest person with lots of integrity who, outside of work, doesn't take myself too seriously and always in search of more "grins and giggles" in life. I'm independent but do enjoy someone special to share good times with. For me, it's about quality time together vs quantity. I'm a good listener and expect someone to appreciate good conversation and bantering.
Looking for someone to try new restaurants (or old) with, who enjoys cooking together, movies, hikes, bike rides, street fairs, music and having fun! I've been fortunate enough to have traveled around the world and never want to stop exploring. In fact one of the things I couldn't live without would be my passport and the ocean.
Looking for someone to laugh with, who is a gentleman and is respectful.
Well I could go on but I do think that meeting and chemistry is worth a lot more than written words.
So I look forward to hearing from you if you are intrigued.