by Mark Bernstein | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
Soundtrack Playing: Very loud laughter of Men Opening Tight Shout: Close up of a man's eyes, tearing up, slowly pull back to reveal his entire face, happily contorted in laughter. Slowly pull way further to reveal another 3 men on the bench with the first, all in...
by Kenneth Flaska | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
In the past, I was asked this question and I had a stock response. I do not know, but I would rather be a wealthy unhappy person as opposed to a poor unhappy person. Now that I no longer have any material wealth, I am really hoping that happiness is not tied to my net...
by Inside Out | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Attitude is Everything It has now been 14 days since I surrendered. I have come in contact with people from all walks of life. I have been fortunate to have met a few other inmates, that I have identified with, as they too have families with young children. Their...
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
The feeling of isolation in the midst of 400+ people seems strange and yet is it really. The 400 people I'm here with are from so many different walks of life, cultures, backgrounds that that in itself leads to isolation. Throw in that the microcosms of prison...
by Inside Out | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Dated 10/30/15 I woke up this morning and everything felt a bit different. I think it was the anticipation of seeing my wife and kids the next day, and knowing that moment was only 24 hours away. I had a little extra pop in my step. I did a quick 2 miles around the...
