by Justin Paperny | Dec 26, 2008 | Blog
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 Justin's 12/26/08 blog is apparently lost in the mail. In the event it doesn't turn up soon, it will be rewritten.
by Justin Paperny | Dec 24, 2008 | Blog
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008 It's December 24th, a Wednesday. It's 6:30 P.M and I'm writing from the large television room. In 30 minutes or so, the weekly bingo tournament will begin. Bingo night is a big deal in prison. For many inmates, it's the highlight of the...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 23, 2008 | Blog
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 During dinner tonight, I had a disappointing conversation with my friend, Arthur. Arthur is one year into a four year sentence for wire fraud and honest services fraud. He serves his time without a care in the world. His exercise, reading...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 22, 2008 | Blog
Monday, December 22, 2008 Another Day Closer To Home It's 8:00 P.M. Monday, the 22nd. I'm writing from the prison library while listening to inmates sing Christmas carols in the adjacent music room. The last few days have felt like a few weeks. I'm still coming to...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 19, 2008 | Blog
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 Today I learned a lesson that I would have liked to postpone. I have been in prison for eight months and as of this day, I expect to serve 150 more days. Yet, I struggle with a loss that is surprisingly deep, a loss that hurts to the core of...