Date women from United States / California / Santa Cruz, 61 year old

Date someone special from Santa Cruz, United States. Hi! I'm a California native, with one grown daughter, a fabulous son-in-law, and an incredible 2 yr old grandchild. I specialize in employee and labor relations in an academic environment. A great deal of my time is focused on conflict resolution and have found my career very rewarding. I am looking forward to retiring and nurturing an equally rewarding personal life. I currently work at UC Santa Cruz and have yet to decide whether I will retire in the Santa Cruz area or near my family in San Diego.
As for the pictures, sorry but the camera and I are NOT best friends. I have been told by friends and acquaintances alike that I look better in person--younger, slimmer, curvier, etc. Of course, better pleasantly surprised than deeply disappointed. Either way, I would prefer someone who is attracted to my energy more than my facade.
I'm 5'5", blonde, blue, considered attractive by some, fun loving, and while most of my friends would describe me as very outgoing, I am actually a bit shy. I am honest, sincere and faithful. I love riding my motorcycle, dancing, camping, horseback riding, and wine tasting—preferably boutique wineries. I love to read but am careful not to start a book with anything on my schedule for the near future as once I get into the story, I can't put a good book down. I love card games, especially bridge and get a kick out of "parlor games" involving larger groups of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In fact, if you are involved in a game of "eloquent poetry" with me, you most certainly will experience my laugh for which I am famous, or infamous, among my daughter and son-in-laws friends. I also enjoy sailing, fishing, and with the right buddy would enjoy diving for abalone, again. While I generally prefer to be active, I occasionally enjoy a movie (generally romantic comedy or action). I prefer exercise disguised as adventure or fun although I do dabble in weight training. I’ve been told that my greatest flaw is that I am analytical and that my best physical attribute is my legs.
I'm interested in meeting a man with whom I can share some common interests while we both maintain a certain degree of independence. It would be a man who is easy going, loves to laugh, understands every choice has a consequence and is able to accept responsibility for both, is a little crazy but completely ethical, can plan or be spontaneous, and is comfortable dressed up or down. I know you're out there, so can we talk?

Meet a soulmate from Santa Cruz, United States. I am a romantic at heart and looking for my next true love! I want to find that special someone who has a good sense of humor, is spontaneous and flexible, loves to travel and experience new things in life, is an open and honest communicator and has good self esteem.

Date a woman from Santa Cruz, United States. My friends would descibe me as smart, energetic and fun- also funny. I am grateful for my friends, my family, my community and this beautiful place where we live and play. I would love to spend some time with someone who would like to do some traveling, USA and abroad, share some cooking, laughter and , gardening, interested in investing, reading, Giants games. Wine of course and lots of laughter. Love a great sense of humor, honesty and communication above all. I prefer to be active and engaged, while also loving a good book, movie or yoga class.
I grew up in an air force family and that has left me with a wandurlust and flexibility to this day.Ready to make new friends and see new places and make the best of his life. Looking for someone who is not afraid to put it out there.

Meet someone special from California, United States. Me...consciously intending to awaken from the dream of who I think I am. Devoted in a relationship (of any type) to allowing and promoting awakening. Passionately in love with life, trees, bodies of water singing, the grace of wind, the tapestry of joy and sorrow weaving in our hearts, the childlike innocence shining in every beings' eyes.
You...may not be fearless but are committed to living the mystery of your life without settling for more toys and comfort.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Enjoying life together as friends, lovers, and partners with a man of character would be the ticket for me! I haven't given up!
I am grateful for hope and continued discovery of what is good in life. Meeting and getting to know people is on the list of adventure for me.Where is the best place to go on a date?
Being a social, as well as a one on one lady, an event that you would like a date for who won't cramp your style, or a nice long beach or town walk, or a tete a tete over a glass of wine and a couple of appetizers in the late afternoon at any one of a number of interesting places in the beautiful area in which we live! And,of course,dinner made by us,(or you or me)) and dancing in the living room:)
About the one I'm looking for...
A somewhat scheduled man with joyous sense of spontaneity at surprising times that likes the same in his partner with good communication and the willingness to talk and listen about anything keeps a relationship intimate and connected. Taking care of your body and being well groomed let's me know you value yourself and that adds a dimension of value I have for you. At this point in our lives, signs of maturity are attractive! Does it appeal to you to attend church w/ your special someone and really enjoy it, especially because you really do BELIEVE? The ability to be optimistic and trust that nothing is so bad that it isn't good for something, even if that something eludes you for the moment.
All of us have moods, have hurts, and being human, become tired, but please don't be a sulky brooder to prove you have emotions. Boyish traits are delightful, but be a man about it, you know;)
I'd just like to add...
I am ready to make changes and adjustments to move in to the future without regrets and happiness about where life is leading me, with whom, for dreams I still have to appreciate life and relationships better that ever before.

Meet a woman from California, United States. I am a fit man looking for a reasonably fit woman who enjoys: rock and roll music, traveling around the globe off of the beaten path, taking somewhat strenuous hikes and who would rather make love than finish watching that movie.