By H.A.R.D. Wears on March 17, 2022
Man, this morning when I woke up in Idaho it was 27 degrees and threatening to snow. The forecast showed a high of 33 and more snow. Windy and gray skies, I knew it’d be a great day to stoke the fireplace and plan some warm-weather vacations. And while I do that, I know the […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 30, 2021
I don’t know about you, but man, there’s a briskness to the air that screams at me every morning, threatening to snow and bury my sun-lovin’ soul (and whispering that I need to travel south). Not that I don’t enjoy winter, but really, I only like it when I’m playing in it, not when I […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 9, 2021
Okay, folks. Are you laughing now more that you’re retired, or less? We think we’re laughing more. Maybe it’s because we’ve more time on our hands. Maybe it’s because if we didn’t laugh we’d cry. Perhaps it’s because we’ve learned to take life less seriously than we did 20 years ago. We’re not sure why, […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 21, 2021
Before being retired, we were excited for no more schedules, more free time, and more opportunity to do what we wanted when we wanted. Man, we quickly realized that retirement did not guarantee any of that! Sure, we don’t have to get up for the grind of the work week, but we still have to […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 14, 2021
We love to travel at H.A.R.D. and we’re exploring the best places for retirees in the fall. We’ve seen the country and continue exploring our nation.
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 7, 2021
At H.A.R.D., we relish the time we have in retirement for fishing! We know it’s not for everyone, but man, we love it! It’s something we’ve done our entire life, and being retired, we’ve made it one of our priorities. There’s nothing like being outside, in the sun, hanging with our favorite people, practicing catch […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on August 31, 2021
ugh it’s something we work our whole career for, it tends to catch many of us by surprise. We think that as one starts the financial planning of retirement, they should also start a hobbies list that combines socializing, physical activity, creativity and personal growth opportunities.
By H.A.R.D. Wears on June 2, 2021
Do you ever miss the office or the “daily grind” when you’re contemplating what to do in yet another day of retirement? Yeah, we don’t either, at least not most of the time. We don’t miss the endless pile of nonsense in our “in box”, or the daily sales call to create enthusiasm about reaching […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on May 18, 2021
We’ve noticed that there is an expectation of retirement age Baby Boomers, and we don’t really appreciate it! People tend to think that if you are a “Baby Boomer”, you should be fragile, sitting in a rocking chair, playing Bingo at your local senior center and barely existing with one foot already in the grave! […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on February 5, 2021
Well, we retirees and those in semi-retirement made it through another year and another president! Not sure where we’re headed now, but it’s great to just be along for the ride. We’re missing our travel, our adventures, our people! How about you? How are you getting along? Have you been healthy (relative, I know, considering […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on January 6, 2021
Whoa, what a ride! 2020 took us (and our generation) by storm and tried to beat us down, tried to take away dreams of sandy beaches and pig roasts, holiday get-togethers and family celebrations. But boy-howdy, we are showing COVID-19 what for! Our generation has been through the ringer and back, but we persevere. We […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on November 20, 2020
How to Safely Do The Holidays in 2020 Holiday season is in full bloom, much like the COVID-19 cases. As we’ve dealt with this strange virus for most of 2020, many grandparents and retirees are ready and eager to visit with their family for Thanksgiving but are anxious about the safest way to do the […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on October 28, 2020
Holiday shopping for a recent retiree can be challenging. They’ve already gotten the greatest gift ever-retirement!
By H.A.R.D. Wears on September 28, 2020
So, you’re thinking about retiring or trying out semi-retirement. It’s not an easy choice to make. Your friends and family might not agree with your retirement choices, and your finances must be in line with your on-going lifestyle. However, retiring is very personal choice and it’s your decision. Though it affects others, their opinion should […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on June 3, 2018
The Book of Dudes – Version 4 Life can be HARD, but it doesn’t have to be. 125 Life Lessons of biblical characters that can still be applied today. (extracted from the NAS Life Application Study Bible) Click here to download a free PDF copy of: The Book of Dudes Book of Dudes-v4
By H.A.R.D. Wears on January 17, 2016
H*A*R*D Series – created for the man that wears a uniform. This classic one color design is perfect for the ARMY, NAVY, MARINE, AIR FORCE, POLICE, FIREMAN retiree. The Half Ass Retired Dude salutes you. A percentage of H*A*R*D series sales is donated to Wounded Warrior. June is around the corner, #1 Father’s Day Gift […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on January 15, 2016
For those days when your chillin’ under the palm trees with your favorite drink in hand. Inspired by the islands, make everyone jealous of your Half-Ass Retired Dude status. June is around the corner, #1 Father’s Day Gift This design is available in both short sleeve and long sleeve varieties.
By H.A.R.D. Wears on January 15, 2016
The Classic Buoy – It’s a great retirement gift for the guy that has a sense of humor and a love of all water sports. Weather you live by the coast or by the lake, this simple but yet bold design is guaranteed to get laughs. June is around the corner, #1 Father’s Day Gift […]
By H.A.R.D. Wears on March 6, 2014
Don’t wait till it’s too late.
By H.A.R.D. Wears on April 26, 2013
The other day I was researching trying to find some retirement statistics when I ran across this little treasure. It comes from whatsnextinyourlife.com I just found it very interesting and thought I should pass it on. Click here for the article