What did they do...

DiLella, Lis, and Raus: On a three hour cruise

... over Spring Break? Yes, what did our Stedsmen do over break? Well, today we have a Spring Break story from our Steds Alumni! Yes, Steds Alumni. Taking his leave from work and responsibility, John DiLella, Alec Lis, and Peter Raus, all from the class of 2023, gathered in Newport Beach, California, for sand, surf, and sun, and with the recent heatwave in the West, they got it all and then some! The gathering was a team effort, with DiLella coming from Los Alamos, New Mexico and Raus from Claremont, California, and it was not just a gathering of Stedsmen, reminiscing about the past, for it really was a chance to say goodbye to DiLella before his upcoming deployment. An Air Force lieutenant, DiLella will be deployed next week to the Middle East. On the gathering, Raus, also an Air Forcer lieutenant, said, "Friendship!"

DiLella, praying for you, your safety and quick return as well as that of all those being deployed!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Erin go bragh in a cup!

This day is marked by parades, bagpipes, soda bread, merriment, and of course, the wearing of the green. At Notre Dame, all of this and much more happened to mark this special day. But something else that added to the festivities was the appearance the Shamrock Shake, Ed's edition. Reminiscent of the McDonald's shake, this shake was crafted and perfected by the Ed's managers themselves, Caden Hickey and Evan Greer. The appearance of these limited time shakes only brought more smiles to a day already filled with smiles. On these limited time Shamrock Shakes, Greer shared, "If this doesn’t get us the Michelin star then I don't know what will?!"

We remember...

Requiescat in pace Coach Lou!

... Coach Lou. Today, after his Funeral Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Coach Lou made his way to Cedar Grove Cemetery. As he and his procession made their way to the south side of campus, crowds of students and fans lined the way, giving him a fitting good bye. In addition to a special meal served in Coach's honor at the dining halls, the Grotto gave Coach a most high honor with votive candles lit in his memory and his peace. Indeed, may Coach Lou be wrapped in the golden mantle of Mary in 4th new and everlasting day of Heaven!

Your Sunday picture...

The lights are on, really!

... from Notre Dame. With warmer temperatures, the snow has disappeared, but the flog has rolled in. Recently a think fog has enveloped campus, shrouding everything. Not only does it make every drearier but also a bit eerier. Here's a view of Mary and the Dome... you can see it thanks to the iPhone's camera but in person, it looks dark and unlit. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. With everyone on Spring Break, we're posting every other day, and so, ELEVEN years ago today, here was today's posting. Enjoy this blast from the distance past.

Californians in Winter.

Last, but not least in our series of Californians in winter is Evan de la Rosa. A freshman from the San Diego area, Evan is enjoying snow for the first time here at ND. Interestingly, when the snow began to fall, this freshmen did not rush outside. On experiencing snow, Evan said, "Why? I can experience it from the comfort of my room." Smart kid...smart kid indeed.

Best of

... the Gentlemen's Monthly. With everyone on Spring Break, we're posting every other day, and so, four years ago today, here was today's posting. Enjoy this blast from the distance past.

On Location: Spring Break

Spring Break: simple as closing my eyes

Yes, there is one set of foot prints on this Floridian beach. And unlike the prayer, the one set of foot prints does not denote the moment "where I carried you" rather it says to you and everyone, "There's one set because you weren't here with me!" Enjoy your break wherever you may be! 

We all need...

Getting that much deserved slice of the pie...

... a break, Spring Break to be exact. Yes, time to take a break from the books, classes and lectures, routines and schedules... and well, do whatever is needed in order to come back refreshed and ready for the final push to the end of Spring Semester. What are the Stedsmen doing? Going here and there and everywhere. Maybe we'll hear all about their breaks when we return. On his plans for Spring Break, Fr. Ralph said, "I love you all, but I hope I don't see you... Spring Break well, and don't rush back. Really." 

Everyone's favorite podcast, In the Red Room, is on Spring Break hiatus but will return next week. The Gentlemen's Monthly is also on hiatus, posting every other day.