Packing up
I have been spending the week getting my ducks in a row. Starting Monday I will be spending all day at D.C. Superior Court. I was chosen for Grand Jury Duty (no, you can't get out of it, only defer for 90 days). The idea of not being at work for 27 days is strange. I like my job and will miss the work, my colleagues and the students. I am hoping that this blog will be a way that we can keep in touch. Off to clean my desk.
posted by Lara @ 8:44 AM
10 Comments:
Hey Lara, thanks for including me on your bloggers list. I will keep in touch. Enjoy this new experience. Lisa S.
I'm adding your blog site to my list of favorites so we'll definitely keep in touch. I will miss your day to day support very much.
Sharon
Don't pack up too much stuff - you have to come back you know! We will miss you, but we're sure you will provide us with an inside look at the justice system. BT
What a great idea. A friend of mine did the grand jury thing last year. Just a hint - make sure you have some wine at home. If not, I'll have some - just stop on by.
My experience was something I cannot forget! There are layers of the culture about which I forget, and here they were displayed for me. I was amazed that the economy of the poor is driven by the drug culture. Anyway, take a book too, it's not all anthropology
I love the blog idea. I am interested to hear how your experience goes. I learned alot from my experience in Federal court in Manhattan: the commute sucked, the pay didn't even cover my transportation, most criminals are just plain stupid and the judge cared about the case less than I did-he slept through most of it!! Good luck!
What a fantastic idea, Lara!
I'll add you to my sidebar's list of blogs that I read.
Amazingly, I've never served on a jury, so I don't have any advice except to take a small, mindless knitting project along with wooden or plastic needles.(This is my standard advice to anyone leaving their home to travel any distance for any amount of time). Perhaps a dishcloth?
Lara,
Good luck and don't forget those books. There will probably be lots of time to catch up on reading over the next 27 days. My experience seving on a criminal court was fascinating - hope you enjoy it. These things can go either way!
well, well, well. who am i supposed to talk to all day now? the nerve of the justice system. Guess I'll have to ink with someone else!
Good luck, and you will be missed. I'll try to keep in touch, so you won't miss it too much.MG
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