Luzerne County CourthouseWilkes-Barre, PAMy time has finally come. I was picked to report for jury duty and to spend a fun and exciting day wandering around the Luzerne County Courthouse while the folks in charge make up their minds on which of the lucky contestants will be chosen to serve on an actual jury, while the rest of us are sent home with a copy of the home game. On the positive side, I got the day off of work with pay, and it was nice to have the opportunity to spend some time here without the pressures of being the defendant. Plus, there's also the pride of being chosen to do your civic duty. Just look at how much joy it has brought me on this fine day.
All kidding aside, it really is a beautiful building, and there's a nice little cafe inside. I guess it's pretty hard to screw up an egg and cheese sandwich, but it was very tasty and a lot better than anything I was expecting.
I was perfectly willing to pay for parking, but according to the sign next to the broken clock and in front of the giant slab of cardboard, the office is closed for the day. The same sign that informed me that the office is closed also asked that I "exit here to pay 4 parking". I'm not quite sure how that's supposed to work. I briefly considered taping a few bucks to the window, but I didn't have the scotch tape or the desire to throw money away, so I just went home.
If it turns out that I did something illegal, I'll guess that I'll be back. Maybe I can even pick up one of those swell $9 compact umbrellas.