Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, it may TEN years ago, but it may NOT be ten years ago today. Still, it is one of my most FAVORITE postings. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.    

The King is...

Farewell flame boilers... 

...dead. Sad, but true. Without any pageantry, not even a simple goodbye, the flame boilers of La Fortune's Burger King were unceremonious dumped on the back of a unmarked flatbed truck, whisking them away from campus to rest who knows where. With the Burger King now gone, Smash Burger, with its "fresh and healthy" options, will ascend to the open space at LaFun. On the passing of the Burger King, an unnamed student said, "It reminds me of King Richard III who was also unceremonious buried in the late 1400's. He was recently found in a parking lot in Leicester, England. So, I wonder where and when our Burger King will be found."

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Somebody's getting...

Eddie Johnson and Maggie Moshier...

... married. That's right. Edward "Eddie" Johnson is getting married! With nuptials to be exchanged with Maggie Moshier in August, friends of the Johnson hosted an engagement party for the happy couple in Eddie's home town of Atlanta, Georgia. Despite the heat and humidity of Hotlanta, this cool couple were feted at one cool party that reflected the tastes and personalities of the bride and groom-to-be. Matter of fact, Maggie's favorite flowers were present AND served up in a bottle of the couples' favorite beverage, Topo Chico. Refreshing indeed. Love was truly in the air that evening, and no one wished the evening to end. On hosting the couple, Amy Mathes '81, a Steds mom three time over, shared, "What a joyous occasion it was, celebrating Eddie Johnson, a true Steds and Southern gentleman, and his fiancé Maggie Moshier! A true Fiancé  Fiesta with friends and family gathering to not only kick off their wedding season but also showering them with their love and best wishes!"

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... with Eddie's family...

... and thoughtful, couture decorations...

... and some light pontification by Fr. Ralph.

They got married!

Mr. & Mrs. Posluszny with Fr. Ralph at the Basilica...

They got married! Abby Campbell '20 and John "Jack" Posluszny ’20 were married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame, Indiana. This couple's smile only making a beautiful day even more beautiful. Surrounded by their families and friends, Abby and Jack exchanged theirs vows with great emotion and happiness. On Abby joining the Steds family, Joe Corcoran '20, Stedsman, shared, “Getting a front row seat to Abby and Poz meeting 9 years ago is amazing, but not surprising at all that we got to witness their marriage this past weekend. They are a perfect match - a Stedsman plus a Welsh Fam girl.”

Congratulations to the new couple, 

Abby and Jack Posluszny!

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... then the reception at the Downes Club...

... with most unique decorations...

... but some more familiar...

... Stedsmen posing...

... but Fr. Ralph is always watching!

Saturday squirrel.

Chrysochus auratus

Our furry friends are on vacation, and as they take a break from campus, we can shed some light on another campus neighbor.  Recently, while walking around St. Mary's Lake near the Peace Plaza, this iridescent beetle was spotted. The dogbane leaf beetle feeds exclusively on the toxic dogbane plant. On being spotted, the beetle non-verbaled, "Please... I am trying to eat."

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Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

Saturday's Squirrel.

It's raining rabbits!

There is a surprising amount of wildlife on campus, and as of late, there has been an explosion in the campus rabbit population. Wherever you look, there's a rabbit or two... sometimes even three or more! While they are all over the place, one place campus rabbits prefer in particular is the green space behind St. Ed's. When asked why rabbits might prefer Steds grass than that of other halls, Fr. Terry Ehrman, C.S.C., theologian and biologist, said, "The grass is greener at Steds."

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It's official!

Julia and Patrick exchanging vows...

They got married! Patrick Digenan '20 and Julia White '20 of Cavanaugh were married at the Log Chapel. Only making a most beautiful day even more beautiful, this couple gleamed brighter than the sun, making a sunny day sunnier. And it was about time they got married... they been dating ever since their first meeting on that first day of Welcome Week! Now, surrounded by their families, Julia and Patrick exchanged theirs vows with great emotion and happiness... and with a few kisses. Later, Julia and Patrick renewed their wedding vows in Santa Barbara amid family and friends. On Julia joining both his family and Steds family, John Digenan '24 shared, "It was great to see Julia officially be welcomed into the Steds family with her marriage to Patrick, but having so many of the Steds family there to support and witness it made it even more special!"

Congratulations to the new couple Julia and Patrick! 

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... surrounded by family...

... Fr. Ralph and John Challenger (cousin of Pat) enjoy Californian cuisine... 

... and after vows were renewed...

... it was time to party...

... and party we did...

... and even found a new yacht for the Yacht Dance.

Your Sunday picture...

Good night

... from Notre Dame. Here's a view of Mary and the Dome at early twilight taken from the very southern edge of St. Edward's Park. Whether in the morning, afternoon, night or whenever, Mary and the Dome are always a sight a behold. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!