Date women from United States / California / Santa Cruz, 56 year old

Date a woman from United States. I am a happy person with eclectic interests. I am fortunate to have gathered a lot of the elements that make life wonderful: nature, close friends, wonderful work--life that holds meaning and purpose. What is missing is a sense of integration with another person: my closest kin. I am hoping to find someone with whom to share adventures, create connection, and live life.
It is difficult to say who I'm looking for, it isn't a formed picture: I tend to like men who are well read, technical, interested in science, sociable, funny, active. I may tend to be introverted, it may be nice to be someone with more extroverted.

Meet someone special from United States. Will you come out and play with me?
If you know how to have fun, are intelligent enough to carry on a conversation, and have the confidence to walk into a room, and wake up with, a 6-foot tall, interesting and fun, peaceful woman - drop me a note.
I realize the chances are very high you have never dated a tall woman before, one you can stand straight and look her in the eye, or maybe even have to look up to a bit. And I realize many of you reading this will think this discussion is unnecessary. Believe me, I've been this height since the age of 15, so I have a lot of experience! It has affected my life in ways most people don't think about. I'm not complaining. Just making an observation. I've had all kinds of men be intimidated, although a few have come through with whatever a man thinks he needs to be with a tall woman. I like to get this subject out of the way up front. You may not be intimidated, and that's great.With the right man, it doesn't matter. Only you can answer the question as to whether or not you will be comfortable walking into a room with a 6-foot woman on your arm.
If thinking about this makes you feel weird in any way, it's probably best to not contact me. Believe me, based on 40 years of experience, I know, without a doubt, this is an issue that must be addressed, even if you are taller than me. Please don't waste my time experimenting.
With that out of the way -if you write me, I'll assume you are ok with my height. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MY HEIGHT THE FOCUS OF YOUR E-MAIL TO ME. WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT ON OTHER ISSUES, and I've heard all the tall-woman fantasies I need, esp from strangers on this site. THERE IS MUCH MORE TO ME THAN THAT and there must be more to US.
I am told I'm fun, interesting, and attractive. I'm young at heart. I am honest, and hope for the same in my friends. I feel life is a long journey of learning, to become a better person, to live peacefully with others, and to contribute to the world. I am accomplished, well-educated, and well-traveled.
I have a wide variety of interests. I enjoy trying and learning about most things (although not high risk ones).
I don't believe in "love at first sight." We'll need to do things together and get to know each other. Our first meeting will probably feel more like business, just a chance to see if we can even communicate. I'm interested in taking the time needed to see how we might fit into each other's lives.
Dating in my 50's feels as awkward and painful as dating in my teens, but the situation at our age certainly is different. We've already done the family and/or career thing, and I think we are both trying to figure out what kind of relationship works now. I believe it's something we would need to figure out together.
As for me - I was married to my career, which is the biggest reason I never married. I moved a lot, and never came across a man who could follow me. A few good men shared various parts of my life, and I hated leaving them behind. The last man I was involved with moved, and that time it was me who couldn't follow him. Put it this way - I know there are good man out there. Are you one of them?
If you're interested in learning more, and sharing your story with me, drop me a note. (I don't know what to do with "winks," and usually don't reply to them).
The only request I have - if we start making plans to meet, I'd appreciate it if you don't disappear before we do. (18 men on this site have done this, and it's truly frustrating and rather pathetic) As with everybody on this site (I think), I don't like being alone, and would like to find someone to share the rest of my life with, so I don't need to be doing this again, or still, a few years from now.
I am looking for somebody in the Santa Cruz area.
In the meantime, it's kinda sad that two of us are still sitting home on our computers, spending our time and energy on this website, when we could be spending that time enjoying each other's compa

Date a soulmate from United States. Educated practical woman looking for interesting company and expansion of my realm through new contacts.
Must have sense of humor.
Would love to explore new ideas or places or pastimes and people.
Like outdoors and football.
I'm flexible. Interested. Complex and simple.
Entertained by quantum physics and "Go Fish" or "Slap Jack".
Sci Fi nut.
Truck and tool lover.(I was my father's only son...plus I own rentals and have a company called Handy Ma'am &Co).
Writer, teacher/professor. Broker.
You'd be surprised what else.

Meet a woman from Santa Cruz, United States. I am an equestrian enthusiast. I live on a small ranch and have 2 horses, so if you know anything about horses, you know I spend a lot of time caring for and enjoying them. When I'm not with the horses I enjoy playing softball and assisting at Landmark Education. I'm easy going, independent, loyal, fun and love making a difference in people's lives. The best kind of conversations for me are the ones that are thought provoking and really make you think about who you are being in the world, what really works and how to live a extraordinary life with extraordinary people.

Date someone special from Santa Cruz, United States. I'm independent, but needing to be cared for. I looking for someone who treasures life and each day---- to make each day as much as you can get out of it. I love animals, the outdoors, quite evenings, parties, friends and my very small family.

Meet a soulmate from Santa Cruz, United States. I'm an adventurous, well-educated and well-read, spirited woman who tends to push myself to expand my limits. "Rust never sleeps" and I choose generativity over stagnation (Erikson's developmental model). I am also interested in Jung and synchronicity, and just about everything else, as I have an extremely curious mind. I am slender, well-muscled and exercise regularly (in part 'cause I'm addicted to the endorphins). Luckily, I have a zany, slightly sarcastic sense of humour to balance out my more cerebral, serious side. I am looking for a responsible, mature man, who also has a bit of the boy in him still. Although I do appreciate beautiful things, I am not really interested in lots of toys and tend to find most of my peace and solace in the natural world. I grew up in N.J. near N.Y.C. but have been in Ca. for three decades. I am looking for companionship, conversation and relationship but have let go of many expectations of the form that this will take.
I am a cerebral person but also a very practical one. I am looking for a man who knows how to function well in the world and who can get things done. Someone who has big dreams and then figures out how to implement those dreams. Practical skills, such as construction and building techniques, are definitely a plus.
Most importantly, I am looking for someone with a big, open heart, who cares about himself, his partner and the world. I assume that this caring is solidly based on a deep understanding of self and world.

Date a woman from California, United States. Looking for that deeper connection that only comes along a few times in life: we make each other laugh, are honest in our communication, support each other's dreams, are considerate, and thoughtful of each other, have passion and are playful, are willing to compromise for the greater good of our relationship, enjoy our friends and family, appreciate nature and the outdoors, are as good at being companions as we are at being lovers, and have an undeniable spark between us.
My friends and family have described me as passionate, creative, brave, capable, thoughtful, intelligent, funny, and attractive (I guess that is a personal matter of taste). I am attracted to men with similar qualities--a man who makes me laugh is priceless.
I cannot be with a man who is controlling, insecure, and mean spirited....need I say more?

Meet someone special from California, United States. I am a thoughtful, compassionate, person. I have been told I am a good listener and it would be great to find someone who could return the favor! I love it when I can make someone laugh and get a good banter on. I am hoping to find a man who is secure and enjoys being supportive of their friend/lover. I like people who are patient, easy-going and have a can-do attitude. At this point in my life I don't need to be with my partner all the time and I don't need to be constantly entertained. If I like someone I am happy to accompany them in the more mundane aspects of life because that can be just as rewarding as doing something spontaneous or exotic. I am not a cook, but I am happy to help clean up. I have been vegetarian for many years and enjoy going to restaurants and seeing how creative they can be in that department.
I co-parent my teenage daughter half the time. My relationship with her is very important to me, but she is growing up. Living on a little piece of paradise with a lot of animals is a real passion for me, and I do take my responsibilities seriously. However, I am in a position where I can and do get away for fun, I just need to plan ahead.
I feel it is time to make the most out of life and put all of life lessons learned to good use. I am grateful for my friends and the beauty that surrounds me, but what is missing is a fun and considerate man to be close with.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am ready to make new friendships that could possibly lead to a serious and sometimes not so serious long term relationship. Who am I to ask for such things. I am young at young at heart and have energy and time to spend with you. Lately, I have been into editing and so I am going to list a few things that would tell you about me and what I am about: optimistic, stargazer, sleuth, thinker, dancer, nature, laughter, lover, and more. I also love coffee in bed, movies, road trips, the blues, hiking, hot springs, and more. My two kids are adults and on their own (more or less). I love animals and have one older dog, Chloe, who is my biggest fan and my buddy.
Soooo, this is a partial list of what I am about. I am not interested in heavy drinkers, smokers, neediness, cheaters, etc. I have learned that the world is not perfect so I would love to have a partner to share life's ups and downs Hope to meet you if you are interested in my profile. Peace, Victoria

. Loves to laugh
Seeks to love
No dull men tolerated
About me: I can balance on a pair of 4-inch pumps while running to catch a flight. I can make homemade ravioli but need help with barbeque. I've wandered the Pyranees, hiked Easter Island, listened to Bocelli in San Marco piazza, fallen into the ocean trying to get out of a kayak (ok, not one of my best moments), flyfished in Yosemite and shared giggles and tears with my dear friends.
I want to experience the Iguaz? Falls in Argentina, see an opera at the Met, go to a World Series game, find the perfect pair of jeans, own a vineyard (or at least have a glass of great cabernet), design my dream house, grow old gracefully, meet the love of my life. And, lots more.
Now, I want to know about you!

. I'm grateful to be here:)' and I'm hoping to meet someone who is also grateful to be here;)
I'm looking for someone who is fairly active, enjoys the outdoors, willing to share and explore spiritually and physically:)

. IРІР‚в„ўm a passionate woman who loves to explore life together with a partner. IРІР‚в„ўm really looking for my best friend, one who is caring and compassionate as I am. I IРІР‚в„ўd love to have someone who enjoys being at home and hanging out, walking, hiking in nature, hearing live music, going to the movies and traveling (who doesnРІР‚в„ўt like to travel?) ItРІР‚в„ўs always more fun to share these kinds of experiences with that someone special.
I think most of all I love spending time with friends and family, especially my two beautiful adult children, (when theyРІР‚в„ўre in town), whom I absolutely adore and admire. If you have children, I would welcome them into our lives too. WeРІР‚в„ўre a happy family and I feel blessed to say so.
I want a conscious man, who is willing to delve into the heart to communicate and express what is there, genuinely and sincerely. I like to be in honest relationships, where we practice telling the truth, learning and growing together. I believe it takes two people to have a healthy relationship... being inspired within and inspiring each other to be better human beings in joyful and kind ways.
I manage a company for work durning the day and I have recently become a Yoga instructor, which I'm very excited about. I would enjoy having tea with you and chatting about lifeРІР‚в„ўs possibilities:)