Moot Court, Justice Wells, and Brussels

Well, tonight was quite the night. In fact, this whole last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Last week, and the week before that, and part of the week before that I was coaching moot court panels for the two teammates going to DC this weekend. I have enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing DC again this weekend. I am also looking forward to turning to other tasks I need to focus on after this weekend is over.

Tonight was the retirement ceremony for Justice Wells. I was notified in advance that his current and prior staff attorneys were supposed to prepare humorous stories about him and that the night was to be something of a roast. So, I prepared a story and a few jokes, thinking it would be primarily his staff attorneys, friends and family, and perhaps a few other guests. It turns out no. Instead, it was I believe every member of the Court, several of the prior Justices of the Court, a few Senators and other government officials, plus other friends, family, and staff attorneys. Let me tell you, that was a roast that was somewhat nervewracking to give. I would have been more comfortable if I thought the material I had come up with was stellar, but it was only mediocre-Justice Wells is a hard man to roast. Best of all? -I went last, so I was the concluding note. No pressure there. But it was a good evening and people laughed.

Lastly, Brussels is doing pretty well. His bruises seem to be gone and his energy level is back up. He is acting like his normal self, perhaps more cheery than before. We hope his fur grows back soon because as far as Florida goes, it is very cold here.