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Sibling revelry
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Sibling revelry

Paul McMullenJanuary 6, 20204 min read
Paul McMullen remembers a 2019 that celebrated his siblings.
The more, the merrier
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The more, the merrier

George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read
As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time
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Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time

Paul McMullenNovember 22, 20193 min read
There may be longer Turkey Bowl attendance streaks, but few have embraced one of Maryland’s most enduring sporting traditions as fervently as Ed Romans and Bill Korrow.
Fall shows off marvels of creation
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Fall shows off marvels of creation

Christopher GuntySeptember 27, 20193 min read
Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.
Lessons in empathy
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Lessons in empathy

Paul McMullenSeptember 9, 20193 min read
Everything I need to know, I learned at home and St. Rose of Lima School.
‘One small step’ 50 years ago advanced human knowledge
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‘One small step’ 50 years ago advanced human knowledge

Christopher GuntyJuly 15, 20194 min read
Fifty years after men first walked on the moon, humans continue to seek something beyond us.
A dad at heart
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A dad at heart

Christopher GuntyJune 13, 20193 min read
No, my father wasn’t famous, but he was my dad. He passed away in 2003. And just like Kelly Conway said of her father, my siblings and I would say, “We knew he would have to leave us someday, but that day came too soon.” 
Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’
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Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

George P. Matysek Jr.April 30, 20194 min read
The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.
Of joy, and Father Jeff
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Of joy, and Father Jeff

Paul McMullenMarch 22, 20194 min read
Father Jeff Dauses recently gave the gift of life when he donated a kidney to a woman related to one of his parishioners at St. Andrew by the Bay in Annapolis.
‘Pea toast’ and other sacrifices
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‘Pea toast’ and other sacrifices

Christopher GuntyMarch 7, 20193 min read
We fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from meat on the other Fridays of the season, but it’s not much of a sacrifice to splurge on lobster instead of beef as a Lenten meal.
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September 4, 20226 Min Read

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