Date men from Canada / British Columbia / Sechelt, 68 year old

Date someone special from British Columbia, Canada. Here's what I think about a good relationship between a woman and a man. It grows from the emotional—chemistry—and the practical—interlinkages in personality and beliefs. I think that chemistry stems from a combination of looks and scent, with voice and inflection coming third. I like tall women (either athletic or slender, but if you're in the middle of trying to get yourself back in shape, that might be fine. Also, I don't have any trouble with someone about 5'4" and up).
A good relationship avoids unnecessary conflicts over beliefs (religion, politics, etc.), financial matters, drinking and smoking, housekeeping, etc. There's also the matter of communication.
I'm very liberal in my politics. I was raised in an atheistic family but personally just say, “I don't know” about the divine. I accept the beliefs of others so long as they don't try to impose those beliefs on me.
I have a hard time tolerating smoking. (Cancer is really bad—why encourage it?) I drink in moderation (one drink a day—usually homemade beer or a glass of wine) and don't do drugs.
I enjoy creating things—digital art, photography, fiction-writing (I take writing classes), spend a lot of time on the computer planning trips, make my own bread and yoghurt, make wine and beer, like to cook (don't enjoy cleaning up, but I do it). I've made my own croissants, know how to sew on buttons, iron shirts, and do practical things like electrical maintenance. I play the piano daily (love all sorts of jazz, blues and bluegrass).
I was an exchange student to France and worked there. I speak French fluently and admire people with language ability. (I love traveling in Europe and Mexico, and I'm sure elsewhere—try me).
I worked hard and was very frugal, so I'm well fixed financially. However, due to my upbringing I tend to obsess about the cost of things. It's something I find difficult to get over. (My two brothers likewise are overly frugal).
I try really hard to communicate with my partner. Sometimes I don't succeed. If you think I'm not getting something, just touch me nicely and say, “I'm thinking that you're not understanding what I'm trying to say.” Then say it again, or in a different way. Eventually I'll catch on if you're patient. (I'll do the same, if you'll allow it).
I was raised in New York and so have a tendency to anticipate what other people are going to say and finish sentences for them. I also tune things out. If you catch me doing that, please say so. (And vice-versa, I hope).
I like cuddling and caressing. On the other hand, I'm not good at reading other people's emotions, so I tend not to initiate. Try to warm me up. It almost always works.
I work out three times a week, doing weight training and aerobic classes (sometimes swimming). The longer I live, the more I'm convinced that exercise in moderation is the key to health and longevity. On the other hand, I have no interest in spectator sports and, lacking good depth perception, do not play ball sports. I'm not really interested in someone who doesn't take care of herself physically (I want you to be around when I'm really old).
I like volunteer work, am on three boards and answer legal questions online as a volunteer. I don't watch television and get most of my current news on the Internet.
I'm very computer literate and handy at learning new
programs, downloading things.
I'm not fastidious about dress or keeping my desk neat and tidy. Maybe I'm thinking about too many other things. (I do the
dishes, however).
I try to find humor in things.
If I write to you, it's because I think I see attractive things in you. But I'm really interested in the long haul—I want to know if there's a real fit, not just an apparent one. I'm quite willing to put in the time to find out if you are.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not yet divorced because Canadian law mandates a one year separation before filing for divorce. I am living alone presently.

Meet single man from British Columbia, Canada. I AM A QUIET AND GENTLE PERSON AND INTERESTED IN THE WORLD AND PEOPLE. LIKE TO TRAVEL AFTER WORKING IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
LOOKING FOR WOMEN FRIENDS TO HELP MAKE LIFE INTERESTING. WOULD LIKE TO SHARE INTERESTS AND MAYBE PLAY THE ODD GAME OF GOLF