"Order in the Courtroom"

Well, I did my civic duty last week. It was my jury duty week. You know, the week that you call a number to find out your fate for the next day, to find out if you are going to be on the phone all night canceling or rescheduling appointments. I called over the weekend to find that I did not have to go in on Monday. Good because I had about nine appointments. I called Monday evening--free again. I called on Tuesday evening--free again will my luck run out? I called on Wednesday evening--out of luck. OK, a mad scramble to call all of my appointments for Thursday to let them know that I may . . .or may not be able to make their appointments. You see, attorneys generally do not like psychologists on the jury. We think too hard, too long, and usually cause trouble. Dutifully, I reported to the circuit court at 8:00am to sit until 8:45am to then hear an orientation, to watch a video, to wait until the judge called us "upstairs," to wait while about 15 other people were interviewed for duty and then finally, 4.5 hours later I am released to race back to the office. I would have been disqualified anyway because I have a connection, very loose one, but a connection nonetheless to a couple of the parties in the civil suit. If it would not have been so inconvenient for me, I would have enjoyed the process. Actually, it felt rather good to fulfill my duty and to witness the beginning of a civil case was very interesting. I enjoy a good interrogation, interview, examination. The only time I have been in court is when I have been an expert witness, a much different experience.

On another note, I did get some knitting done. I am still working on the "mystery project." I have also been working on this little beauty, "bee bop." I have her body, arms, legs, sweater, and part of her hat knitted. I love working on this project because it involves knitting, sewing, cutting and pasting--multi-crafting at its best.

Oh, I also knitted another dishcloth--a mindless task is a good task sometimes. (Hey Mom, the background upholstery is fabric from our new screen porch furniture. Pretty, huh?)

Shoulie is checking the want ads for a new job. Anyone need a mouser? Anyone? Anyone? Heather ?

Comments

[Maud]

Shoulie is a cutie! I could take him, except for the long way to ship him here.
I love multicrafting too! It's some time since I had the sewing maschine out, it's about time again! I'm looking forward to see your finished Bea Bop!

[Maud]

Hm, ship is perhaps a little bit hard word when talking about a cat. Send him over could have been a bt softer :-)

[Bonnie]

Shoulie looks responsible and motivated to work. Wish I had a job for him.

I NEVER get picked for juries either. I used to work for a Senator and then as a coordinator for continuing legal education seminars. So I am usually just excused right away.

[Kathy]

Shoulie is adorable! My cats do the same thing when I'm reading - they get up and lay allllll over whatever it is to make sure I know they are far more important than whatever else I think I want to be doing.
:)

[Sarah]

The only time I ever got a jury letter I was excused by the phone system too. Gotta love that.

Bea bop is SO cute! Knitted toys are really adorable. Who is she for?