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Janie Starr

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Life on the verge: The next chapter begins

As Juli Morser and I bring “On the Verge” to a close, I want to share some impressions…

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Hispanic family makes a home on Vashon | On the Verge

Carlos Hernandez and his wife Maritza welcome me into their home and introduce their daughters. Only their son,…

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Couple walks their talk by living simply | On the Verge

I first met Michele and Johnnie Pratt at Vashon Thriftway, when we were all volunteering for a food…

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On The Verge: Overcoming the ‘Scarlet H’ of homelessness

Janet Welt and I met at the Red Bike, on a rare sunny afternoon, and talked about how…