by Justin Paperny | Nov 28, 2008 | Blog
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008 Visiting At Taft Federal Prison Camp It's 7 P.M. on November 28th. I've returned to my assigned cubicle after reading in the quiet room. Moments ago, the compound was closed and inmates were instructed to return to their designated housing...
by Justin Paperny | Nov 27, 2008 | Blog
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Happy Thanksgiving! Although I am here for 7 months, I haven't adjusted to holidays in prison. I presumed when I self-surrendered in April that I'd grow more comfortable as the holidays passed. Today is the first separation from my...
by Justin Paperny | Nov 26, 2008 | Blog
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2008 The Federal Prison Hustle It's November 26th, a Wednesday. I underestimated the cost of living in prison. I self-surrendered to Taft on April 28th with $400 and expected those funds to cover my expenses for 2 months. I wasn't even close....
by Justin Paperny | Nov 25, 2008 | Blog
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Why I Say Thank You From Federal Prison It's Tuesday, November 25, 2008. I read a terrific article in the USA Today Life section by Kim Painter. The article addressed gratitude and the effect that thanking people has on our health and well...
by Justin Paperny | Nov 24, 2008 | Blog
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008 AT 01:29AM Why I Run In Federal Prison It's 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 24, 2008 and I'm winding down from a laborious day. Last week presented confinement and writing obstacles I hadn't faced in a while. I'm pleased a new week has finally...
