Oregon summer evenings hit different

The thing about Salem is that the summers make up for everything. Those long golden evenings where it stays light until ten — I live for those. I'm thirty-four, a physical therapist, and I've been single about a year. My ex and I wanted different things and we were mature enough to admit it before we hated each other, which I'm grateful for. I'm looking for something real but not rushed. A man who'd be down to grab a beer on a patio, talk about something other than work, and see if there's a spark. I value honesty over charm, and kindness over wit — though ideally you have some of all four. I'm not trying to force anything, just staying open.