A Carpe Diem Snapshot : The other day I posted a snapshot of my Mom, with the caption that none of us would be here if it weren't for...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : This morning was the final kaffeeklatsch with Fr. Tom after his final daily Mass. As you go forward into your...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : This photo has nothing to do with today's feast day, except that my Mom is wearing a liturgically correct...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : An Acton dinner back in Rome last Fall led to this Carpe Diem Snapshot just taken a few minutes ago....

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : Yesterday evening we had a whirlwind reunion with friends both old and new at the Acton University's 20th...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : We're back at Mecosta's thriving center of social life and carb decadence, the Coffee and Cream Café. The...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : The morning arrived cool and grey over the lake, a proper Michigan summer welcome after the Roman-like heat...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : We are homeward bound! Arrivederci, Roma! Liturgical : Tuesday of the 12th Week of Ordinary Time Now the time...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot: I took the scenic route home today, to soak up one last look at the landscape of Rome, my alma mater. The romantic...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : This morning at the 9 am Mass with Fra Agnello, there was a new soprano singing with the Vatican choir-...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : Back on the board! Tony knew just how to make me feel more at home on the sea by getting me a paddle board....

A Carpe Diem Snapshot: Up before the dawn today to say farewell to my nephew and say hello to the first official sunrise of summer!...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot: I captured this "Roman Holiday" moment through the lovely glass storefront windows of Fabindia Roma as...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot: My friend Maria, pictured to my left above, provided our Carpe Diem moment last night when we ran into each other...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : Attempting to teach the Gospel to natural enemies, we introduced a foundling birdie to a baby kitten last...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : Another Rome reunion is afoot! This snapshot of Romanos siblings was captured post pranzo today at the Taverna...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : The early bird catches the worm, and the early riser catches some peace and quiet... and fish. The difference...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : "Ma menomale che cé il mare che si porta ogni pensiero." Liturgical : Saturday of the 1th Week of Ordinary...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot : Tony spontaneously took Valentina and me with him to his appointment at the Vatican Mosaic Studio yesterday, ...

A Carpe Diem Snapshot: Ciao from the Villa Magnolians! Featured here are the students of the first Ave Maria University summer program,...