They got...

Robert and Brigid Cline with Fr. Ralph...

... married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and with family, friends, and the Steds family present, Brigid Burns '23 of Farley Hall and Robert Cline '23 of Steds were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Denver, Colorado. It was a beautiful and a very warm day, with bright, bright sunshine, but nothing, not even heat nor the effects of high altitude could put a damper on the radiance of this bride and the beaming pride of the groom. On Brigid, joining the Steds family, groomsman and Stedsman, Michael Mitchell '23, said, "I have never seen anyone with as large a smile as the smiles that were on Robert and Brigid’s face during the wedding ceremony” while Kyle Bass '23, fellow Stedsman and Man of Honor, shared, "Was it the altitude taking my breath away, or this beautiful wedding? It was an absolute joy to see Robert and Brigid finally tie the knot, and we could not have asked for a better addition to the extended St. Edward’s Hall family.” 

Best wishes and congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Cline!

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... Stedsmen gathered for pre-reception drinks...

... but were better later with the groom!

Your Sunday picture...

Take it in!

... from Notre Dame. Sometimes, when the wind is blowing the right way and the plane lands in the right the direction, you're afforded a most special view from the air. Recently, returning to campus after the conclusion of the "Summer of Ralph," Fr. Ralph was treated to this view. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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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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