7 quick takes Friday (Vol. 9)

— 1 —Ever seen a Johnny Jump Up? I don’t think I even knew it was a flower. I thought it was something you bought and attached to a doorway for babies to jump in. Anyway, I saw my first one—or the first one identified as such—on our trip to Williamsburg.Isn’t it
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Youths recognized at annual Eagle of the Cross ceremony

Avery Daniels credits his family, parish elders and school community with teaching him about service.
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Woodberry Kitchen offers farm-to-table excellence

For five years, Woodberry Kitchen, an upscale farm-to-table restaurant, has given gourmands well-deserved excitement.
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If you give a 3-year-old a cookie…

If you take two preschool-aged boys on a day trip to Colonial Williamsburg, they’re going to see horse-drawn carriages.If they see the carriages, they’re going to ask for a ride.If you find out that rides cost $20 per person, you’ll be looking for something to distract your sons from the
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It’s not all about you

A former co-worker and I had a running joke. When one of us complained about stuff or spoke of being really excited about something, the other would lean over and chime in, “Umm, it’s not all about you.”Even though we were kidding around, the truth is that life is definitely
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After decades of Catholic activism, death penalty repeal becomes law in Maryland

Gov. Martin J. O’Malley signed into law May 2 a bill repealing the state’s death penalty, making Maryland the 18th state to outlaw capital punishment.
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Defiant Requiem

Seventy years ago in Terezin, a town located in the former Czechoslovakia, the Requiem Mass of 19th century Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi was performed for the first of 16 times over a two-year span.
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Bishop Walsh senior keeps focused

As a four-sport athlete, William Conroy understands the importance of prioritizing schoolwork.
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National Day of Prayer observed

The National Day of Prayer May 2 was observed in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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Part 2: The Four Secrets to Happiness – Mom Style

Part 2: TrustWhat do online shopping, dining in restaurants, and taking trips by bus, train, and plane have in common?  They’re all things that make our lives easier and more pleasurable, but at a heftier cost than many realize. We could refuse to buy online, and only pay for things at
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Mother’s Day holds special meaning for new mom

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it takes on new meaning for me this year because it’s my first as a mother.
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Put faith in the Risen Lord

Psychologists tell us that most of human behavior can be summed up in the three wants: approval, control and safety. The seven deadly sins could be summed up in some form of wanting.
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