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Posted on 03.06.10 by Josh Root @ 7:01 am
Jack and Hunter playing from Brothersroot on Vimeo. While we wait for Oliver to arrive, here’s a video of our other son being a jerk to his pal Hunter. Filed under: Jack Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 03.02.10 by Andrew @ 8:58 pm
Part of my latest portraiture series entitled: Filed under: Friends Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 02.28.10 by Andrew @ 7:07 pm
A dear friend, wonderful neighbor, and amazing woman who will be truly missed by all in the BR family.
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Posted on 02.24.10 by Josh Root @ 3:30 pm
I didn’t do much for my birthday yesterday except work and wipe a snotty boy’s nose. However, I had a really great weekend a few days prior. First off, TMTD 3.0 came down and was laid to rest. Holds are packed up safe and the plywood is mostly headed to the dump due to it’s condition after being on three walls (one of which was outside). Then Lars came up and helped me build out the second story of the shop to cover most of the total floorplan. And by “help” I mean he did all the design and difficult stuff, I ran around and played monkey-boy go-fer. Davidson also stopped in to help us lift the beams into place. It was like an old fashioned Amish barn raising, except I was the only one with a beard or a fear of electricity. Then Saturday night Stacey was nice enough to trick a pile of friends into showing up at the Copper Hog for beer and darts to celebrate my 34th birthday. The regular bham crew was there. But surprise guests included Joey and Reebs who were in town for the big Contra reunion show, plus Lars’s girlfriend (and our good friend) Cyrena, Jens & Kerri, Josh & Bethany, and Ben & Clarity who all made the trek up from Anacortes. Clarity even brought me brownies. Good times all around. Other weekend highlights include: Thanks everyone. Filed under: Friends and House Hell and Josh's random life and Things I love Comments: None |
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Posted on 02.23.10 by Andrew @ 8:44 am
Happy Birthday, Joshy-poo! Filed under: Family Comments: 8 Comments |
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Posted on 02.22.10 by Josh Root @ 11:05 am
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Posted on 02.14.10 by Josh Root @ 8:42 am
Happy birthday to Davidson. I see the snow gods haven’t delivered the 10″ of fresh that I got you as a present. Lousy beavers. Filed under: Friends Comments: 6 Comments |
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Posted on 02.12.10 by Josh Root @ 1:55 pm
Jack slides from Brothersroot on Vimeo. Look at this. It’s my life these days. Could be a whole lot worse. I’m a lucky man. Filed under: Jack and Josh's random life Comments: 3 Comments |
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Posted on 02.11.10 by Josh Root @ 11:53 am
If jack grows up to be a murderer, there is no doubt that his path to ruin will have started with having anatomically correct toy animals. Oh for the days when all we had to worry about explaining was a strangely emasculated Ken doll. Filed under: Josh's random life Comments: 4 Comments |

Mary Pranger, 84, of Anacortes, died peacefully on February 17, 2010 at Fidalgo Care Center in Anacortes, Washington. She was born on May 21, 1925 in Yakima, Washington, the third daughter of Erling Helliesen and Camilla Kennon Dunbar Helliesen. Mary grew up in Yakima, spent many happy summers at the family cabin in Cliffdell, and attended the University of Washington. After WWII she married Ed Pranger, a Navy cartoonist, sign painter in Yakima. They had three children & lived in Yakima until moving to Los Gatos, California in 1956. There they raised their kids, and were active members of the Santa Clara Valley Horseless Carriage Club, where they made many good friends. They also enjoyed spending time at their beach cabin in Capitola. In 1980, after Ed retired, they moved back to Washington and built a house in Anacortes, where they have lived for the past thirty years. Mary was actively involved with the Anacortes Museum, and the Anacortes Library. She enjoyed antiquing, gardening, reading, sewing, knitting, architecture, interior design, and exploring old houses. Mary always had a dog, and loved the companionship and exercise that they provided. She is preceded in death by her parents, and by her three sisters, Sarah, Elinor, & Janet. Mary is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Ed Pranger. She also leaves behind her daughters & son-in-law, Monica & Curt Oppel of Anacortes WA, and Connie Pranger & Val Greene of San Jose CA., and son & daughter-in-law, Jeff & Beth Pranger of Brookfield CT. Mary is also survived by her grandchildren: Meadow Stebbins of Sebastopol CA, Cory Oppel of Anacortes WA, Casey Greene of Davis CA, Amanda & Roger Greene of San Jose CA, and Jennifer & Cody Pranger of Brookfield CT. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, her little dog, Holly, and many special friends who will miss her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward a memorial bench to be placed near a favorite dog-walking path. To contribute, write a check to the Anacortes Parks Foundation, put “Pranger Memorial” on the check, & mail it to the Anacortes Parks & Rec. Dept., P. O. Box 547, Anacortes WA 98221. Donations may also be made to AARF (Anacortes Animal Relief Fund), P.O. Box 906, Anacortes WA 98221. A private Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the very kind and skilled staffs of Island Hospital and Fidalgo Care Center for the loving care they provided. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. 




















