Date men from United States / Colorado / Hesperus, 45 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. The headline is a joke. If you don't find it at least a little funny in a strange/odd sort of way, we won't get along. Most people say my sense of humor is weird and snarky. Mostly snarky.
I'm self-confident, family-oriented, open and easy-going. I'm opinionated, but interested in other people's informed opinions and willing to change my mind if I'm convinced. I can say that I'm wrong, though that doesn't happen often. ;) I'm a devout atheist. Politically I'm middle of the road fiscally and libertarian socially. The Tea Party gives me ulcers.
I live south of Marvel in the boonies. My place is off grid and out of the way. No neighbors for 3 miles. Awesome.
Just getting back from six months in Ukraine where I was teaching. Also awesome.
Yes, I smoke. It's a nasty, smelly, unhealthy habit. I promised my son I would give it up this summer. I drink in moderation. I don't do distilled beverages, but like my beer (good European or craft-brewed) as well as a nice, dry red wine. I limit myself to two when I drink at all.
I really can't believe I'm 45. I feel 29.
I'm really butt stupid when it comes to signals from women. When I was in grad school, a student (attractive young female) came in to ask me questions about the class I was the TA for. My office mate, a gay man, said afterwards, "she was hitting on you like crazy. Didn't you notice?" Nope, I hadn't. A gay man noticed that I was being hit on and I hadn't. Like I said, butt stupid.