This week is definitely promising to be a busy and hectic one for me. First and foremost is the fact that my oldest son is making his First Communion next weekend so I am swamped with all of the preparations that go along with that. As if that wasn't enough with work and taking care of the house, I have been summoned to report for jury duty at the county courthouse this week. Although I am looking forward to having a little respite away from the pressures of my job, I am somewhat apprehensive about the whole process. It has been six years since I last reported for this civic duty and I was lucky enough not to be picked for a trial the last time I was there. I'm sure that most people are excited at the prospect of being picked to serve on a jury and being part of the whole judicial process. I, on the other hand, am not sure that I feel that enthusiastic about the whole thing and that probably has to do with my lack of confidence in justice to begin with. After … [Read more...]