tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post7354303225475822156..comments2024-03-26T13:34:53.762-04:00Comments on Catching Happiness: Doing My Civic DutyKathy A. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-14717285032342639532013-01-09T08:04:49.828-05:002013-01-09T08:04:49.828-05:00Claire--That's exactly what I did! It felt les...Claire--That's exactly what I did! It felt less stressful to know that I was babying myself a little through what was for me a worrying experience. Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-15271052689816724022013-01-09T08:03:48.458-05:002013-01-09T08:03:48.458-05:00Cheryl--I can't say that I enjoyed the process...Cheryl--I can't say that I enjoyed the process, but this time, at least, it wasn't too stressful. We were done by 1 p.m. yesterday, and the case was a simple one, though sad. As I suppose most of them are to some extent.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-64247358331564334452013-01-09T00:53:25.621-05:002013-01-09T00:53:25.621-05:00Hang in there and take your own comforts -- readin...Hang in there and take your own comforts -- reading, snacks, and warmth!!Claire Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10422062718551034294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-14407519387697237892013-01-08T16:05:45.792-05:002013-01-08T16:05:45.792-05:00I've only been called for jury duty once, and ...I've only been called for jury duty once, and wasn't chosen for any trials. But I find it stressful too - probably because I try in my normal life not to judge other people. It is our civic duty, but that doesn't mean we have to enjoy it. Good luck!Cheryl Gebharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397847473688573549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-10707465292559855112013-01-08T15:06:47.278-05:002013-01-08T15:06:47.278-05:00Laure--You're not kidding--the courtroom was f...Laure--You're not kidding--the courtroom was freezing. I wore my jacket the whole time. And, of course, I had my book with me! Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-84898083676561128222013-01-08T15:05:59.050-05:002013-01-08T15:05:59.050-05:00Elizabeth--It's eye-opening to spend a few hou...Elizabeth--It's eye-opening to spend a few hours at the courthouse, and I always feel very grateful that it's an unusual circumstance and that I'm not the one being prosecuted!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-85026737038638904572013-01-08T15:03:58.277-05:002013-01-08T15:03:58.277-05:00Krista--I've been called several times before ...Krista--I've been called several times before when I couldn't go, gone once before when I wasn't picked for a jury, and this time, when I did get picked for a jury. I think it's time they picked on someone else! It wasn't that bad, and I was lucky to have a very short trial. Nothing terribly interesting to report, however.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-33525037936404530942013-01-08T11:55:53.470-05:002013-01-08T11:55:53.470-05:00Hmmm, hope you have a sweater and a good book to r...Hmmm, hope you have a sweater and a good book to read! Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-10231265382439314812013-01-07T21:57:41.940-05:002013-01-07T21:57:41.940-05:00I've never made it to a trial! How exciting -...I've never made it to a trial! How exciting - unless you're the defendant of course. Keep us posted - make Mr. Erle Stanley Gardner proud!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304349794622823797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-48344028709204708642013-01-07T21:50:56.654-05:002013-01-07T21:50:56.654-05:00Good for you, for doing your civic duty! Too many ...Good for you, for doing your civic duty! Too many people try every excuse they can to get out of it. Have you ever been called before? You'll have to tell us of your experiences (in general terms, of course).Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540050745681475664noreply@blogger.com