Date women from United States / California / Taylorsville, 56 year old

Date someone special from Taylorsville, United States. I'm a country girl at heart, never have cared much for the big cities. I live outside of a town of 154 people in the mountains and I love it. I guess I would describe myself as a hopeless romantic. I just love to love. It makes me feel good. Sappy??? well... yes. There has never been a dog movie that I haven't cried in. I've been self employed most of my life, have always worked with my hands and my mind is usually either thinking in a creative/artistic way, (on some new project or passion) or else in a soft, loving, caring way. I try to live in the present moment and enjoy the simple pleasures that life has to offer: Listening to the birds singing in the early hours of the morning, picking my first bouquet of flowers from the garden in Spring, sitting all warm and cozy by the fire, when its dumping snow outside... saying "Good Night, Sweet Dreams" to someone I love.
I am avid gardener, love to cook, camp, travel, spend time outdoors. and to make my house a home. I'm looking for someone who is happy, loving and not too "needy". I'm fairly independent, so I'm looking for a man who has interest that he can share with me, but is also happy doing his own thing. I am more attracted to an "outdoors'man", than a guy who spends his life behind a desk.
It really doesn't take much to make me happy. If he has a few kind words, a gentle heart, a warm smile and a sense of integrity, then I'm good. I hope to be the person that makes him feel special, that we connect, are always best friends, affectionate and respectful of each other. Does this mean I'm looking for a long term relationship? Honestly, I have no idea. One day at a time....enjoying each one as it comes.