Date women from United States / California / Seaside, 57 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am a paradox. A very modern gal who is steeped in tradition and history. My home reflects this in fine antiques and techno-gadgets. Savor the past but accept the future with enthusiam and joy.
"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." ~Jessica Rabbit. This animated quote is a fair depiction of me. Fit, slender, leggy, and really curvy where a gal ought to have curves.
I am gregarious/often polically incorrect/outrageous in personality yet not about to share myself with a man other than my significant other.
At Mardi Gras, I'll buy my own beads, thank you very much.
My husband died, literally in my arms. I miss having a soul mate to share deep dark debates, passionate disputes, plans for the future, holidays, laughs, and passion in general.
I am looking for a man who, like me, prefers doing things to watching them. I am a goal achiever rather just a goal setter and expect to find the same in a partner.
I watch very little TV, although I have an awesome system for movie viewing.
I am a teacher, writer, historian, about to publish my first historical biography. I have been lecturing on my subject for some time at universities and museums. Soon, these will be book sales/signing/tours.
I am a voracious reader with an insatiable appetite for knowedge. The gal who asks the legitimate "Why?"
I am sort of like the family dog who is always willing to jump in the car and go for a ride. I do not drool while sticking my head out the window.
I do not camp or hunt. I am not Sarah Palin.
I am not religious.
I am a Libertarian, if I must be labeled. I will listen to other viewpoints, but please do not try to convert me to anything (see: "I am not religious". I am happy to be me, on all fronts.
I adore travel to lovely places and have a Passport at the ready. I sort of live in Vacation, here in the Monterey Bay area and love it here. Destination vacations have usually been the islands of Hawaii since it is the water I am drawn to.
I would like to see Europe soon. Italy, Spain, and France are at the top of my list of To Do's. Still haven't enjoyed all of the USA, either and want to go...everywhere.
Love to meet an honorable gentleman for coffee, but I'll have tea, please.