When I took prenatal yoga, it was really nice getting the modified poses--the ones I mentioned were the most comfortable for me.

But nothing beats a good, long back rub, too.

Let me guess, ND--a television blaring Dr. Phil or The Price is Right, loudly, a few people reading novels, some older ladies knitting and chatting? No really comfortable chairs and crappy, crappy coffee?

I have to say, San Francisco's jury waiting room was comfortable, softly lit (okay, a little dim, but in a restful way), and quiet. If I hadn't been there so against my will, I would have enjoyed it.

Cambridge's, however, was the usual municipal-building 70's linoleum floors, folding chairs, and blaring lights.

The one courtroom I was in was really depressing. It was located in a strip mall. It was if they decided to have the cheapest courtroom possible.

DC's jury room is one of the circles of hell. Crowded, not well cleaned (ever), overheated, with multiple TVs blaring (luckily all the same thing), not enough restrooms, etc. The federal court was better ... but still jury duty.

It's a great gentle stretch for your lower back and your belly won't impede.

I will try this. And Cash's stretches helped a lot.

I've never been called for jury duty.

DC's jury room is one of the circles of hell. Crowded, not well cleaned (ever), overheated, with multiple TVs blaring (luckily all the same thing), not enough restrooms, etc.

Sing it sister! What a hole that place is...and I can't figure out why. It makes no sense that it never gets cleaned, or that the same jittery video (not dvd) player is there year after year, or that the lighting makes you feel as if YOU are the one in jail.

The employees are generally inoffensive, but that place.

And, don'tcha know it...exactly 2 years (the service grace period) and two days after my last appearance, my summons showed up again last week. Blergh.

I have to say, San Francisco's jury waiting room was comfortable, softly lit (okay, a little dim, but in a restful way), and quiet.

Also, a mini-cafe right down the hall with decent coffee and good sandwiches. Thank God, since I'm apparently now well and truly In The System and get called up every 6 months like clockwork.

Stephanie, I'm so sorry about the back pain.

I would post more but I am still ded from puppy cuteness. The one that truly slew me dead (aside from pup and Sparky cuddled in an easy chair, giving bashful and/or baleful stares to the photographer) was the one where she's flopped out alongside a ruler scientifically proving that she is OMG WEE! SO WEE AND SMALL! Science says so!

The jury room here is just big. This is the largest courthouse in the world. I'm on lunch now. Currently I'm in slot #16 on a jury but they haven't started the jury questioning so hopefully I will dodge being on he jury.

so hopefully I will dodge being on he jury.

Can you say, "I'm all booked up with work"? OK, how about "If I can't do my work, Christmas won't come to Beverly Hills"?

Not in California. All you can do is postpone for up to three months. I have already done that. I don't have a window in the next three months that I can take two or more weeks off. All I can do is hope that if I get selected we are done by friday so that I can fly to Toronto as scheduled.