Date men from United States / California / West Los Angeles, 48 year old

Date a man from West Los Angeles, United States. Looking for some one who is open minded, chemistry is everything, just fun, to be around, work hard play hard but caring and genuine. Someone who values life. I would like to meet a down to earth girl but ambitious, someone who enjoys intimacy and her own individuality.
Originally from Scotland, lived in the US since 1992, enjoy life, bit of a romantic, like holding hands, kisses are good. Pretty open minded about most things. I would like to meet someone who is easy going, honest, romantic, maybe someone who enjoys movies, dining,cooking together with the traditionally glasses of wine, travel, someone who is independent but values a partner, has their own interests but also prioritizes being together.
A balance is always good but looking after each other is also very important, being friends is really important.
I have two children who primarily live with her mum, I do see them on a regular basis and that works quite well.

Meet single man from West Los Angeles, United States. I'm a person you might like to get to know - I'm friendly, gentle, and sometimes pretty funny. I get very few responses on here - I think it's my lack of interest in typical male stuff - like watching football or drinking or "partying."
That said, my cat Humphrey would like you to know that he is available for dating. He is younger, smarter, richer, and better looking than I am and his picture is on here. Just send him a note. However, he is fairly picky, whereas I'm fine with anyone who seems semi-sane, is female, and is breathing (joking).
A few people seem to have problems with the pictures I posted. If you are one of those women who expect muscle photos, car or truck photos, or shooting range photos, etc., then sorry, you are looking at the wrong profile - you want someone who lifts weights, drives a truck, and likes his guns. Not me. I swim (a lot), drive a car or occasionally a motorcycle that has the sole purpose of getting me from point A to point B, and I don't waste my time at shooting ranges pretending to be a tough guy.
I'm just looking for a real relationship - its something that has been missing from my life for quite awhile now. That is not a good thing and I am finding it a difficult problem to solve.
A long term relationship (maybe even marriage) would be ideal, but it seems a lot to hope for. I believe in being optimistic but also realistically optimistic. I'll settle for someone who loves me and whom I love.
My professional life is very gratifying and really satisfies my personal artistic needs (yes, it is an art form). My goal is to continually become better at what I do and to learn something new about my profession every day. I read a lot and if i didn't have a Kindle would probably qualify as a hoarder of books.
What I think makes me unique and interesting is my constant curiosity, my flexibility, my sense of fairness and decency toward others, my willingness to admit my mistakes and apologize when appropriate, my need for constant learning, and my strong belief in equality. Without being immodest, some people also seem to appreciate my intellect and social skills. I do pretty good conversation and I'm told I'm fairly funny as well...you decide.
I am a kind and trusting person and that has not always served me well. Having said that, I still have no intention of changing. I've read too many profiles on here that are angry rants about what the person does not want, and all of their demands and expectations. I feel badly that they have had such miserable experiences. Mine, at least on here, have been far less than positive, but I try to stay hopeful nonetheless.
I'm 5'11, 170 dress casually, and truly enjoy people in general. I work odd hours but I can also be available at convenient times. I'm pretty much a night owl really. I have a weird and stressful but fulfilling job.
I am a serious animal lover, so if you are too, that is a great starting point. I like the outdoors, many sports, swimming and tennis, and breeding and cultivating roses (yes, really!). The thing with the roses is sort of an offshoot of my interest in biology and genetic science in general, and plants are relatively easy to work with. Besides - I like beautiful things.
Please don't misinterpret that last statement. While I need to be physically attracted to a person, if I'm not attracted to their personality, the looks don't matter. Intelligence is the most attractive trait a person can have, at least for me.
Anyone bright, clever, witty, articulate, and/or adventurous always catches my eye. Talk to me from your heart and you'll melt mine. I'm a hopeless romantic.
I have a profound interest in interesting or unusual or just edgy people. If you are a little (or a lot) off-beat, I'm interested in talking to you.