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Aging
Starla Criser

Thrilled at Honor

I was recently honored by receiving the 2025 Irene Hart Award from the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. They discussed the various volunteer services

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Starla Criser

What’s in a Name?

I’ve been told that Mom and Dad considered naming me after the next female’s name who came on the radio they were listening to one

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Starla Criser

Ah, to be a writer

Haunted by characters demanding to have life Dialogue swirling in your head Settings flashing before your eyes Conflict churning in your gut   Dreams, night

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Starla Criser

Making Changes

I am constantly making changes around my house because I have so many interests and so many collections. My husband just “goes with the flow”

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Starla Criser

Holiday Memories

I love the winter holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas. The best part about them, for me, is getting together with family and friends. Gifts and cards

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Starla Criser

Done With Summer

Okay, maybe it’s only the beginning of August, but I’m done, done, done with summer! My favorite seasons are spring and fall. I could savor

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Aging
Starla Criser

Never Too Old For Fun

Last night was Carnival Night at the local senior center I volunteer with. So many people turned out! It was wonderful. We did this a

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Aging
Starla Criser

When Did I… ?

Have you ever tried to do something you did a gazillion times in the past, like climbing a ladder? I used to paint my walls

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Starla Criser

The Crazy Things I Do

Okay, I have quite a few quirks, things that make me, me. But who doesn’t? I have far too many collections: teapots, funny birdhouses, unique

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