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Our stories of finding out about retirement
What’s the weather going to be? Contrasting Weather Patterns between St. Louis and Chicago
By Bruce Carlson Both Karen and I grew up in the Chicago area. We have lived in Wisconsin. We have gotten used to the highs of summer and the lows of winter. I enjoy being outside, whether cutting the grass or shoveling the snow. Yet, as we thought about moving to the...
New Athens: A Small Village with a Big Name and a Bigger Heart
By Bruce Carlson The movers have left and we are in New Athens. We’re getting settled into our new home. We’re also starting to get out and explore the town of New Athens and the surrounding area. New Athens is a small community. One of those little towns that sprung...
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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.