I’m sharing how to build the best raised garden beds. I say the best because our raised beds are made of pressure treated lumber with a ledge for sitting. Using pressure treated wood means the beds will last for years, and a ledge designed for sitting means they are very practical. Posts on pennypennington.com may […]
Celebrating a New Year: Zinnias, Tomatoes and Happy Retirement
I’m celebrating a new year with the return of Zinnias, Tomatoes and Happy Retirement. Last year, I started a weekly edition of Zinnias, Tomatoes and Monday Musings…but I quickly realized that a weekly edition was a bit too much for someone (me) embracing a soft life. Read more here: So, after taking a long break […]
Why I Love Early Retirement
Today I’m sharing why I love early retirement and would make the same retirement decision if I had it to do all over again. In January 2021, on my 55th birthday, I submitted my letter of resignation. I was a Professor at Oklahoma State University and to my colleagues’ surprise had decided to take early […]
8 Reasons I Love Day Trips as a Retiree
Today I’m sharing 8 reasons I love day trips as a retiree. Since retiring, Bill and I have embraced day trips. We plan one about every other week and we always have the best time. For us, day trips have become part of our retirement routine and a perfect way to celebrate retired life. In […]
How to Build a Beautiful Climbing Vegetable Trellis
Today I’m sharing how to build a beautiful climbing vegetable trellis. If you love the look of natural structures in the garden, then you’ll love this simple trellis. It’s easy to build, uses natural materials and works perfectly for climbing vegetables. You can also use the trellis in your flower garden for sweet peas and […]
Romanticize Retired Life at Home with Picnics for Two
Picnics for two are the perfect way to romanticize retired life. They’re beautiful, intimate, include good eats (and/or drinks) and can be thrown just about anywhere two people can sit. In last week’s post, My 2025 Retired Life Goals, I shared with you that one of my 2025 goals is to romanticize dining at home, […]
