I retired 6 yrs ago and I am FAR busier now than then! It took me about a year to get on some schedule. Mostly the schedule went to pot when I started quilting --- housework piled up, etc. Now, housework gets done every day BEFORE I start sewing. I refuse to watch soap operas (they're mostly gone now though) and I ALWAYS shower and put on makeup every day. If you get lonely, join a club -- quilt guild? I honestly can say, like many retirees, that I don't have time to sit around!!!!! :mrgreen: