Sunday, November 16, 2008

Update on Life in Ohio

Here are the cliff notes:

Blog. Yes, it still is here. No, we haven't decided not to blog anymore. Please, still read! We'll try to update things at least one a week. As a standing update, Brian is studying!

Job (Brian). I accepted the job offer in Huntington WV for a second summer. There was much to this decision. I had some great opportunities, and flew around on interviews, but things are very competitive with the economy, and not as many offers for summer associate positions for 2Ls. It's a nice opportunity, because when I returned from the first summer, the only hold-up was location. Getting beyond that, it seems to be a pretty good opportunity.

Job (Janet). Same 'ol, same 'ol. I'll let Janet fill you in, but I think for one she is happy with the election being over. She was a one-woman Obama army debating with her co-workers!!!

School. BUSY! There was a reason I chose to do moot court and law review, but I can't remember it now. I will write more about moot court soon, for those who aren't familiar. Classes are going relatively well, but scary to think that finals are only three weeks away.

Obama. Sadly, I'm not being vetted for White House Counsel. I think there's some hang-up with my not having a law degree. I'll have to work on this. Undoubtedly, we're both very pleased with the outcome of the election. We were quite invested in the campaign and it was wonderful to be a part of a winning team. Here is the proverbial shout-out for our friend Joe Zepecki...Joe was campaign manager for a US Senate race in Nebraska for the democratic nominee Scott Kleeb. Joe ran a tough fight, in an area that's well known to lean heavily republican. Scott Kleeb was an excellent candidate, highly qualified, which makes the loss even harder thinking of what he could have contributed to Washington. In any event, well done Joe!!!

Church. La la la...that's he sound of me singing!!! Yesterday I was a cantor with my Federal Income Taxation professor at the local Catholic church. He's out of town next weekend for his daughter's wedding, and I'm to fill in. Nice to be back in a liturgical ministry setting, even in a minor role. I will admit that I miss one of the best organs in the State of WI, but it's a nice community, and an energetic young priest.

Blog. Check back soon for more updates...