I believe in simple, honest communication. I don't have any baggage or other skeletons in the closet. I don't smoke, do drugs and drink very rarely. I'm not affiliated with any extreme belief organizations.
I do the daily routine of going to work, coming home and trying to keep up with life's DULL challenges. I would love to have someone in my life that sees the basic good in people and finds the humor in life's situations.
I'm not going to tell you here that I have a life filled with adventure; that I go hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and that I travel the world to soak up all that the world has to offer. I'm also not going to drop the names of every author whose books I've read or which causes I feel are necessary for the world's betterment. Self-image by association is not my style. If you want to know, drop me a line. I don't own a Harley and don't intend to buy one. I eat meat and don't feel guilty doing so.
That being said, I'm intelligent, educated, humorous, healthy and principled. I believe in commitment. I don't see the need to dominate or be dominated. My brothers, sister, niece and nephews mean the world to me as I'm sure your family does to you. I live by the Golden Rule. Being born on the East Coast, I've felt something of a disconnect with the culture of the West Coast(yes, there IS a culture).
If anything I've said resonates with you and you want some more details; please drop me a note.

Maintaining my integrity, preparing for retirement(someday), staying close to family, doing the daily chores, learning something every day.

Completing my goals, focusing on the task at hand, sticking to my principles, staying calm under pressure. Thinking things out before acting, acknowledging those I respect and value.

Big, easy going, optimistic, humor, MANNERS, conversational.

Movies- Vintage films of the 1930's, comedys; Music-blues, rock, anything but cRap and gNashville; Food-Simple, well made American dishes, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean. Style--love the American Art Deco and Moderne schools of design; I always have examples around.

Intelligent, respectful conversation.
Love and Affection
Family
Touch
good sleep
Manners and civility
Electricity
Health
Optimism about tomorrow.
Yes, I know more than six. I've got more than six things to list!

Why is it everything advertised as "smart"....isn't?
Why women talk about their bad relationships--then tell you of their affection for "bad boy" types.
People who claim to eat healthy--and admit to drinking diet sodas and "energy drinks".
The obvious condescension of Corporate jargon and "Buzzspeak" and how it kills communication instantly!
That the producers of "Jersey Shore" and "Buckwild" should be arrested for contributing to the stupidity of an entire generation.

Having a nice dinner, enjoying the peace after a workweek. Enjoying my best friends. Waxing the cat.

...isn't going to be found HERE!

What am I looking for in you?================You're intelligent, VERY sweet with an optimistic and pleasant attitude. You enjoy being a woman and look feminine and comfortable for the man in your life. Independent and responsible, you have confidence in your beliefs and have your own interests; you feel no need to change anyone else; you let the man in your life be the man. Ethical and spiritual. You seek out the simple pleasures, knowing the best cannot be bought. You refuse to ever let yourself feel like the victim or be vindictive. Let's enjoy long conversations and road trips that may go nowhere in particular, the destination really isn't important. Looks forward to quiet times with a big Teddy Bear. You know that everything about life you learned in high school was wrong! Your real preference is wood over plastic. You can talk and listen to the animals. You know that real commitment transcends time, distance and setbacks. And that your longer hair really is more feminine. Understands that men are visual creatures and includes pictures. Wants to "settle down" once and for all.

I'd like to thank everyone for all the winks, pictures and messages! I have a suggestion or two- please post a good, recent, close-up picture with a SMILE and without sunglasses, hats or pets. If the eyes are the window to the soul, I'd love to see them!
In return, I'll promise to never post any pictures with beer, cigarettes, pickup trucks, fish, Harleys, dead animals and especially other women;-)

Thanks!