Moe Won't Seek 3rd Term in MN 4A

Yesterday, I was surprised to read on "Blue Man in a Red District" that Frank Moe, who represents Bemidji in the Minnesota House, will not seek a third term in November.

While I think he has good reasons for taking a break from politics (finishing a doctorate and spending more time with his wife), the House is losing a great public servant with his departure. He's the kind of guy who went into politics for the right reasons...he saw things he wanted to change, got energized and got involved.

As a long time student leader at Bemidji State, I especially appreciated his advocacy on behalf of the University and its students.

Even though I no longer live there, I still care about my "second hometown" of five years and many memories, and it will be interesting to see who steps up to run in his place.

Catching Up With an Old Friend

Today I took a little time to catch up with an old friend. I'd not seen him in almost 4 years. It was really nice to just take some time and visit over lunch. It's a shame we let so much time lapse between meetings, but sometimes life gets in the way. Told him we have to make sure now that we are back in the same area that our next get together is a month or two away, not years.

Keep track of good friends, they are important in life.

What I'm Up To...

• Have not enjoyed the slushy snow...the 60s can't come soon enough!
  
• Had a nice get together with some MSUSA alums last week.
• Met with a financial advisor a friend referred me to to look at the best ways to manage my money.
• Have been learning how to take on my closest coworker's duties, as she will be out a week for surgery starting Tuesday and I will fill in.
• Went through my first performance review today and it was good overall. Supervisor and I generally agreed on strengths and areas for improvement; glad we are on the same page.
• Semi-suspended the apartment search for the moment--was not finding what I wanted and realize the wisdom in holding off at least a couple more months.
• Discovered my profile on the BSU Admissions website...I am literally a poster boy.