Retired and thinking about what to do next? Here's some advice from the book "How to Love Your Retirement" (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who've done it:

"The list of things I get to do now is endless: ski, fish, golf, tend my bonsai, garden, fix things, read, hike..."

— Richard, Salt Lake City, retired for 3 years

"I finally have the time to write bad novels."

— B.L., San Jose, Calif., retired for 8 years

"I'm in three bands. I've been playing the trumpet since high school. I love it!"

— Bob Rich, Charlotte, N.C., retired for 4 years

"I swim three times a week. I sing in a choir. I'm active in my church."

— E.M.W., Springfield, Mo., retired for 12 years

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