by Justin Paperny | Jan 23, 2009 | Blog
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2009 With nearly nine months of prison behind me and with fewer than four months remaining, I’m at a comfortable stage of my confinement. My strategy is working in part because of the choices I made immediately after reporting to Taft Camp....
by Justin Paperny | Jan 22, 2009 | Blog
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Maintaining Perspective From Federal Prison I couple of days ago I blogged about two struggles I have had to accept in prison. The first was the passing of my dog Honey and the second dealt with a new lawsuit pertaining to my criminal...
by Justin Paperny | Jan 20, 2009 | Blog
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 How To Overcome A Conviction?: Own It If you ask an inmate what is wrong with their life, and why about six out of ten men return to prison upon release, you will hear a litany of responses. Some blame the justice system for perpetuating...
by Justin Paperny | Jan 19, 2009 | Blog
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009 This morning I finished reading the story of Sisyphus. Understanding Greek myths has helped me better prepare for the road ahead. Sisyphus was a man who was condemned to Hades as a consequence of his misdeeds. For an eternity, Sisyphus was...
by Justin Paperny | Jan 18, 2009 | Blog
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2009 I’m progressing through my prison journey. I’ve read a considerable amount of classical literature, most of which I’d already read in high school or college. During those stages in my life, I failed to grasp the subject. I...