Looking for marriage. Unlikely at my age, later in life, I know, and I am happily self-sufficient, but pandemic lockdown has made it clear to me again, how important, and valuable a healthy, positive, loving mate, and great a positive, mutually beneficial relationship, can be. If you feel the same, are self-sufficient, healthy, happy, settled in a Southern California area, are ultimately seeking marriage again, and are able to meet in a safe public space within a week or two, after chatting a few times, we might be a match. I am not looking to be a chat buddy. I'm honest, straight-forward, and have keen insight to behavior, as a retired public and MS/HS teacher. I enjoy most any activity, love to just be home, nesting also. I prefer quiet to constant noise, and believe open communication is necessary for establishing a positive relationship. I have pets, two small dogs and a cat, which I maintain, and are family members, not negotiable. No smokers, drug, or alcohol dependent persons, please. I swim 3-6 times a week at a health club. Have travelled widely, and am a very moral, Catholic, very conservative in my views.