Date women from United States / California / Valley Village, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am 55, divorced, a lawyer and live in my own house with four dogs and three cats who bring me great joy. Even though I have a lot of animals they don't rule my life and I have help taking care of them. I have a good sense of humor (doesn't everyone say that?), and I enjoy talking with someone who makes me laugh.
I am looking for someone who can challenge me intellectually and help me to be my best self, as I hope I would help him to be his.
I am compassionate, self-aware, and self-sufficient. I am not looking for someone who wants mothering or smothering and I don't expect that from anyone either. That said, I think it is nice if two people care about one another enough to be mutually concerned about each other's emotional and physical well-being.
I have to say that, although I am somewhat athletic and enjoy working out, I am not thin or "athletic and toned." I used to be an aerobics instructor but years and changed priorities have also changed the shape of my body. I am not obese, and my picture is current, but I do carry a few extra pounds that I am working on getting rid of. Just wanted to be honest about that.
I love sailing, hiking with or without the dogs, skiing. I have been taking rowing lessons for about a year and I adore the workout and the experience of being on the water and so close to seals, birds and other creatures. I also love all kinds of music, theatre and concerts, reading, and almost anything outdoors. I am studying French and hope to go there again soon. Love to travel anywhere, but I have traveled a lot for work and that is not fun -- when I go on vacation I want it to be relaxing, fun, and hopefully a little luxurious.
I have a good life, a great career, and I'm basically a happy person. Looking for someone who is secure, sane and also self-aware, who wants to have fun and who appreciates and enjoys life. No drugs, etc. I have no kids of my own (unless you count the furry ones), and would welcome the chance to have a younger generation in my life.