Reality Check
The judicial powers-that-be helped me to a reality check today. I was called for jury duty at the Brampton courthouse. When the notice arrived about a month ago, I thought I would probably be able to do it and figured I might as well do my civic duty when it's least inconvenient, career-wise. By this morning, I was having serious misgivings and by the time I arrived to check in, I decided to ask if I could be excused. I went through the request process and by 10 am had to lie down. A court official directed me to a quiet spot and shortly after told me I could go home while my excuse was being considered. She kindly phoned later to say I was in fact excused. Whew! I'm sure the stress of the situation added to my fatigue, but it seems indisputable that my energy level has a long way to go to get to normal.
Just spoke to Claire, who has landed safely in Vancouver and is resting at Maureen's. She's a bit jet lagged but delighted to be in 10 degree weather rather than here.