Date men from United States / California / San Ramon, 53 year old

Date a man from San Ramon, United States. I would enjoy meeting someone with a refreshing and optimistic outlook on life, somewhat lighthearted who doesn't take themselves too seriously. Being compassionate towards others is something that I strongly believe in.
I am an avid cyclist and swimmer. I have taken care of myself along the way. I like to be outdoors and active. I enjoy all aspects of the natural beauty that surrounds us here in the Bay Area.
And by the way, I don't necessarily believe that a couple has to have most of the same interests to make things work between them. Sometimes differences can be very interesting.
I am hoping to cultivate a friendship that could lead into a longer term relationship. I enjoy the finer things in life. I would like to travel when possible. I am enjoying a successful career and have two beautiful children; soon to be an empty nester.
I would enjoy an uplifting relationship with a positive woman who has enthusiasm for her life and passion in her heart as I do.

Meet a soulmate from San Ramon, United States. I thought I would try something different, for me at least. Maybe if I say some things I like and don't like you can get a sense of me and whether we match. So stream of consciousness flows.
I like interesting food, fancy French, Thai, BBQ all sorts as long as it's made well. Better if I'm sharing with someone, best if I'm sharing and we are talking about the food and enjoying each other along with the food. Like good wine and good beer (my view of beer was altered by a trip to Belgium). You would think that I would know more than I do after all I've had to drink, but a wine class continues to be on my to do list, this fall for sure. Hanging out with my kids talking about a tv show, movie or book we've shared. Getting my kids to try some different food. Having my 16 yr old daughter say "I love you Daddy" without wanting anything...Travelling...Getting lost in a city I've never been in and having someone ask me for directions...New places and old places with people who have never been there...Talking... Joking...New York City and its people...Actually remembering the punch line of a joke.. Being in the middle of an Occupy Wall Street Protest in my suit and tie, getting strange looks and finally smiles and high fives.. I think I mentioned talking...cooking something and not really knowing how, but it's great...sharing the kitchen with anyone who loves to cook and food...setting a personal best on a run... not being sore the next day...having one of my kids realize that I was right and actually admit it...the Daily Show... Game of Thrones.. NOT anything related to Fox News...except making fun of it...moderation... extremism and fanaticism on all sides is wrong...sitting out back in the summer when its 90 and I left work in SF when it's cold, windy and 60... laughing at friends and family in the cold....pretending to be a tourist in SF and wandering into the Ferry building.. bookstores..NY Giants football...chocolate..bacon...meeting new people... meeting the special person.

Date someone special from San Ramon, United States. I am a real person, I like being with someone who enjoys the company of a man , not having to be around a lot of people all the time. Family means everything to me. Someone that enjoys long drives,and sitting enjoying natures clam ,new things , old cars, building thing around the house,. Making my woman the center of my attention.