Is it just me, or is it a slow news morning?

“I’ve been smitten by the bug,” Wolf said during an interview in his Strawberry Square office that offers expansive views of the Capitol, Susquehanna River and what might be his new aspiration: The governor’s office.

After years of trying to influence public policy from the periphery by supporting candidates who support education, the environment and revitalizing the state’s older communities and charitable contributions, Wolf found he loved his latest career in state government.

Knowing he’ll be out of a job in 2010, it’s caused him to rethink his future, including whether to run for governor.

“My question is what comes next?” said Wolf, who has been discussing that with close acquaintances.