I agree with the above posters about volunteering. I work at a non-profit and we depend on our volunteers, and treasure them, a lot. There are so many great places you can work at--and the amount of time and energy is up to you.

During my unemployed stints, I took up birdwatching in my backyard (although I spent a ton on seeds and feeders), gardening, cooking, and baking. But reading is my real addiction, and fortunately my eyes are good. I'm also trying to write more, which is pretty hard right now. And of course, there were days when I just sat on the couch and watched TV!

It was always hard in the beginning but then I settled into a routine. Best wishes to you, and I hope you have some fun with your time!