Date men from United States / California / Venice, 69 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. I've lived sixty plus years of unusually high highs and low lows which have resulted in a strong desire for real communication and intimacy.
I like a good book and even better massage, (given or taken). I'm told I look young for my age.
I no longer smoke, (cigarettes), and I prefer good conversation and the possibility of mischief. I want to nurture and be nurtured, seek emotional and physical intimacy, (preferably in that order), and believe I am at long last ready for such a gift.
I also believe in some forms of exercise . . . and fate.

Meet single man from United States. I am looking for someone with whom I can share my life. I would like to find a woman who has time to devote to a relationship and at the same time, wants space in her life as I do in mine. Living together with a special person would not be out of the question. I have not given a lot of thought to marriage but who knows.....
At one time, I had fun rising at 5:00 AM to be on the first tee at 7:00AM. Over the last five years, I have found other interests. Simply making a pot of coffee and reading the weekend newspapers followed by a walk on Venice Beach or around my neighborhood can provide me with a great sense of being. Besides, what woman wants her partner to vanish in the middle of the night to wake up alone. We all do that now or we would not be on this site.
I have a home about a mile from the Pacific. I have a very small garden but have been told that it is really not a garden, just a place for succulents in pots.
I am a great fan of Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach and now an ESPN commentator. His philosophy says you need four things in life: 1) something to do regardless of age; 2) someone to love; 3) something to hope for, and; 4)someone to believe in. I have three of the four and I ain't tellin' which I don't have.
He also says: "Never retire because you'll never get another day off". Since I am now all but retired, I believe that I have found that having every day off is one of the best parts of my life. Since you are not retired, Lou, you have no idea of how good having every day off is.
I have lived and traveled throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia. I am not a camper in any sense of the word nor a climber. I have two left feet when it comes to dancing but still embarrass myself on occasion. I like to explore flea markets and the occasional garage or yard sale. Believe it or not, I enjoy shopping at Target, T J Maxx Home and Ross. Walking, bike riding on the paths by the ocean, weight lifting and yoga are parts of my daily regimen. Yoga has guided me to meditatiion which I am trying to get better at-just breathe Don!
My goal is to meet a woman with whom I can develop a relationship and a monogamous one. Someone who is comfortable in jeans or a gown, someone who enjoys time spent cooking at home as well as going to a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. First and foremost I am looking for a partner with whom I can enjoy life and hopefully she too with me.
If any or all of the above sounds intriguing to you, let's see if there is that certain chemistry between us. Thanks for taking time to read this dissertation.