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loracsWell, today work was sweet; tomorrow may be different. A few minutes ago I decided to go through bills, and hidden between them was my jury duty notice. I'd sort of forgotten about it. And the day is tomorrow. I called in and the recording said I don't have to report in the morning, but I have to call between noon and 1 pm and may be asked to report later that day. Oh joy.
It could be worst, it could be the court house about 30 minutes away from my job instead of 10 minutes - it's about 16 blocks away. And I have a few hours in the morning to finish up the hottest issue on my desk.
I don't think they'd pick me even if I get to the interview stage. I remember reading an article years ago listing several "visual elements" that helped them dismiss prospective jurors. For woman they said large hoop earrings, short skirts and a fat body set up some sort of red flag. Hoop earings - check, fat body - check, short skirt - nope, well 2 out of 3 ain't bad. ;-)
If I do get picked, I'll do my best and hope for a short trial. On the other hand, if it lasts a couple of weeks I'll miss the mandatory Homeland Security training for all full time city employees.
If this isn't a mixed bag, huh?
It could be worst, it could be the court house about 30 minutes away from my job instead of 10 minutes - it's about 16 blocks away. And I have a few hours in the morning to finish up the hottest issue on my desk.
I don't think they'd pick me even if I get to the interview stage. I remember reading an article years ago listing several "visual elements" that helped them dismiss prospective jurors. For woman they said large hoop earrings, short skirts and a fat body set up some sort of red flag. Hoop earings - check, fat body - check, short skirt - nope, well 2 out of 3 ain't bad. ;-)
If I do get picked, I'll do my best and hope for a short trial. On the other hand, if it lasts a couple of weeks I'll miss the mandatory Homeland Security training for all full time city employees.
If this isn't a mixed bag, huh?
