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Booker T. Washington National Monument: absolonkent.net

","summary":"HARDY, Va. — A brief stop at one of the first places to help spark my interest in national parks and memorial sites.\n\nThe Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves the birthplace of one of the most influential African-American figures in history and offers a powerful look into the early life ...","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/booker-t-washington-national-monument","date_published":"2026-04-19T14:58:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-19 14:58","date_timestamp":1776610705,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88583674","content_html":"

Spring Symphony Concert: absolonkent.net

","summary":"HARRISONBURG, Va. — I am incredibly proud of Matthias and the JMU Symphony Orchestra. Their performance on Thursday night was incredible! 🎶 💜 💛\n\nIt was a beautiful concert, made even more special as their final performance piece of the evening was composed by JMU student and Annandale High School al...","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/untitled-5","date_published":"2026-04-19T14:42:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-19 14:42","date_timestamp":1776609751,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87910235","content_html":"

Annual Smithsonian Weekend 2026: absolonkent.net

","summary":"ANNANDALE, Va. — We’re feeling truly honored to see a photo of us from last year’s Annual Smithsonian Weekend featured in this year’s brochure! 😊 Attending this annual event is always such a special experience, and it’s amazing to have a small piece of that memory included in this year’s announcemen...","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/annual-smithsonian-weekend-2026","date_published":"2026-04-09T13:54:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-09 13:54","date_timestamp":1775742840,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87704923","content_html":"

Resurrection Celebration: absolonkent.net

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Doing Hard Things: absolonkent.net

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JMU Parents Council Weekend

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Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park: absolonkent.net

","summary":"MIDDLETOWN, Va. — Located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley, the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park preserves a landscape rich in both agricultural heritage and Civil War history. The site encompasses the historic Belle Grove Plantation, a grand 18th-century manor built in 179...","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/cedar-creek-and-belle-grove-national-historical-park","date_published":"2026-03-28T21:17:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-28 21:17","date_timestamp":1774732621,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87165919","content_html":"

New Market, Virginia: absolonkent.net

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Tyler's Law Advances in the United State Senate: absolonkent.net

","summary":"ANNANDALE, Va. — I am deeply grateful to Senator Mark Warner for his leadership and support for Tyler’s Law and helping advance the bipartisan legislation through the United States Senate. This represents a critical step forward in helping ensure that hospitals include fentanyl in routine drug scree...","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/tylers-law-advances-in-the-united-state-senate","date_published":"2026-03-26T14:38:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 14:38","date_timestamp":1774535909,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86960542","content_html":"

Great Falls Park: absolonkent.net

","summary":"MCLEAN, Va. — Almost perfect weather for a visit outside to Great Falls Park today.\n\n📸: absolonkent.net/photogallery/index.php?/category/13\n\n#TodaysAdventure #GetOutside #AmericasNationalParks #MyDMV #OutdoorAdventures #KENTCANDO","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/great-falls-park-1","date_published":"2026-03-25T20:32:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 20:32","date_timestamp":1774470724,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86907261","content_html":"

Honoring Sis. Josie Pearl Newton-Lott: absolonkent.net

","summary":"SAVANNAH, Ga. — A beautiful service honoring a wonderful woman. Rest in Peace Sis. Josie Pearl Newton-Lott","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/honoring-sis-josie-pearl-newton-lott","date_published":"2026-03-25T01:09:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Absolon S. Kent","url":"https://absolonkent.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2023%2F12%2F7968.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"absolonkent"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 01:09","date_timestamp":1774400983,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86074969","content_html":"

We Vote! absolonkent.net

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Outside: absolonkent.net

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Port Republic Battlefield Monument: absolonkent.net

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PLL / WLL Championship Series - Night 1: absolonkent.net

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PLL / WLL Championship Series - Night 1: absolonkent.net

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Valentines Day 2026: absolonkent.net

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He loved you more: absolonkent.net

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Seven Years Later: absolonkent.net

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Blizzard Breakfast 2026 #GoAtoms #AnnandaleAtoms: absolonkent.net

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Ghana: absolonkent.net

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@absolonkent.net NARCAN® is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. It works by blocking the effects of opioids and restoring breathing from drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, and prescription pain relievers. It is a simple, needle-free nasal spray—often making the difference between life and death.

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Merry Christmas: absolonkent.net

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Christmas at Capital: absolonkent.net

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2025 Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game: absolonkent.net

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2025 SSUNAA Presidential Medallion for Service: absolonkent.net

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@futurehbcuprez.bsky.social Yep. Gas bill wasn’t playing either.

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