excused.

on wednesday i had jury duty. i sat for a painful 6 hours before i was excused for...being a teacher.

i was amazed.

the judge asked me if serving would be a hardship for me. i said it would be a hardship for me and my students. i told him that i have mid-term grades and college recommendation letters due next week as well as two days of parent-teacher conferences...from 8am-6pm.

he just shook his head and said, "you're excused."

it felt good to have someone in "the system" get how much we do. thank you judge neil.