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Resurrection Celebration: absolonkent.net

","summary":"HARRISONBURG, Va. — Our family was blessed to travel and celebrate this Resurrection Sunday as Matthias participated in the baptism service at Aletheia Church. Tears of joy were flowing as he made his public declaration his of faith.#PreciousFatherMoments #TeamKent #KENTCANDO #TeamMatty","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/resurrection-celebration","date_published":"2026-04-06T12:35:38+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":"2026-04-06 12:35","date_timestamp":1775478938,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87535494","content_html":"

Doing Hard Things: absolonkent.net

","summary":"ANNANDALE, Va. — I'm super proud of my wife who continues to spread the word about the importance of both Tyler's Law and Malcolm's Law. Hopefully, our current elected officials will see today's television interview and pass this legislation to help save lives.\n\n#TeamKent #KENTCANDO","url":"https://absolonkent.net/2026/doing-hard-things","date_published":"2026-04-03T15:12:50+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":"2026-04-03 15:12","date_timestamp":1775229170,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87165926","content_html":"

JMU Parents Council Weekend

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

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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

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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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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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JMU Chamber Orchestra Presents “Light and Shadow”: absolonkent.net

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After days of searching, we received the: absolonkent.net

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Art Monk Jersey Retirement: absolonkent.net

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

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