Responsibilities and Civic Duty

Whenever I hear the words civic duty I immediately think about jury duty. And whenever I get that notice in my mailbox, I cringe. I am on the circuit to be called every 2 years, like clockwork. I am not a happy jury attendee either. I know, I know… It is my responsibility as a citizen and my right, but it is inconvenient and I just do not like to serve.

A few weeks ago I was called again for jury duty and this time I really hit the big time. I am called for Federal Court for a month long trial. Not only did I feel sick to my stomach, I know I will have a hard time not being called up and seated. I am in the demographics that the attorneys love. The issue is I have a class I am teaching that no one else can do. I am praying that my request for hardship be approved. So now the waiting game begins and I am panicking just a bit. If I cannot get this moved, I can lose my contract. So Not Cool.

I know several people that love to serve. I wish I could substitute my hubby. He has the time to be a juror and might enjoy it although he has never been seated. Do you enjoy being a juror? Have you been on any interesting trials?