It not everyday the average person gets to interact with a sitting judge on a candid level. It was interesting to hear about his favorite cases, how to weigh the consequence’s of one’s actions, and his perspective on who the law serves and how it should be applied. Yet, the most rewarding part of the event was heading to the dining hall afterward with a couple other residents and just getting to know each other. We talked about out favorite children’s books, the restaurant Judge Miller’s wife owns in the Commons (Madeline’s), and just got to know each other. Getting to know Judge Miller as a judge was certainly rewarding, but getting to know him as a person was the best of all.
I really like your point that getting to know someone as a person also values a lot! It’s a really great opportunity to discover a person’s unusual or unprofessional characters and personalities.