by Justin Paperny | Dec 13, 2008 | Blog
Saturday, December 13, 2008 Writing blogs every day has helped me through prison. I was not a writer before the term began. I've found the activity cathartic. By committing myself to this responsibility, I hope to shed some light into the dark world of imprisonment I...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 12, 2008 | Blog
Friday, December 12, 2008 Living Conditions At Taft Federal Prison Camp Prior to self-surrendering back in April, my mother was assiduous in trying to learn about Taft Camp. The internet, while providing volumes of information on general prison topics, was of little...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 11, 2008 | Blog
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 Growing, Learning, Thriving Through Prison Refining my time management skills has helped me grow through prison. I've been successful, in part, because I've learned to structure my days as if I'm working and exercising in the real world. I...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 10, 2008 | Blog
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 As a federal prisoner at Taft Camp, I've come to learn that living in denial is a common response for white collar offenders. It seems few men want to accept that they engaged in behavior that prosecutors deemed criminal. While in prison,...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 9, 2008 | Blog
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 It's noon on Tuesday, the 9th of December, and I'm writing from the prison library. At 2:30 P.M. I'll continue mentoring two inmates preparing for their GED exam in February. While waiting, I figured I'd knock out my Tuesday blog by covering...