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TranzactCard: A new way to bank
By Bruce Carlson Hi everyone! Since Karen and I have retired and moved down south to New Athens, we have begun to explore the area and how we can be of help and service to the Metro East area. We have been learning how to get around and find the everyday items you...
The Tail of Two Hardware Stores
By Bruce Carlson We are very much settled in our new home. I’m getting to know the clunks and sounds of the house. The dripping sound in the basement is from the air conditioner removing the humidity. I don’t stop what I’m doing when the blower on the high-efficiency...
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2023 was a transitional year. We started the year announcing our decision to retire. We also were looking forward to our 50th wedding anniversary. These blog posts tell our stories about this new life and what we’re doing next.