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 […]
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, […]
Three Tips on Creating a Happy Retired Life
Today I’m sharing three tips on creating a happy retired life. Almost daily, someone asks me… what do you do all week, now that you’re not working? This question always makes me smile. What I think they’re really asking is how do you create a happy retired life? One in which you’re not bored trying […]