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, […]
My 2025 Retired Life Goals: 5 Ideas for the New Year
Have you ever considered what goals might look like for retired life? Have you ever considered creating goals during retirement? I have and I do! Today I’m sharing my 2025 retired life goals: 5 ideas for the new year as well as my thoughts on creating goals during retirement. Posts on pennypennington.com may contain affiliate […]
How to Enjoy Retired Life: Creating a Retirement Routine
Find joy in retired life by creating a retirement routine. Design a weekly plan with the goal of dedicating time to the things you value. Two full years! It’s been two full academic years since I retired from the university (originally published in October 2023). On my 55th birthday I formally submitted my letter of […]
