by Kenneth Flaska | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
A Federal Prison Camp Story: Violating Probation Recently, I wrote that I was getting away from telling "stories" about the struggles other prisoners are experiencing here at Pensacola Federal Prison Camp . I believed that the stories were becoming…
by Kenneth Flaska | Dec 12, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FEDERAL PRISON CAMP This is my last Christmas in prison! I want to get it over with as soon as possible so I can focus on 2017 and my return to my family. Clearly, the holiday season is an emotionally difficult time for most…
by Kenneth Flaska | Dec 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
How to Use Guilt and Shame in Federal Prison During a federal prison term, prisoners are required to take certain classes to assist them in the reentry process. The required classes are specified by the prisoner's case manager. Some of the classes…
by Kenneth Flaska | Nov 15, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
WORST DAY IN FEDERAL PRISON? I sat around with the PPDS (Pensacola Prison Discussion Society) on election night discussing the election returns. Most prisoners are Clinton fans because they believe that she is an advocate of prison and sentence…
by Justin Paperny | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog
What is a 5K Motion in White Collar Crime Sentencing? "My lawyer told me if I cooperate I might be able to get a 5K1 letter. He told me it could help my at my sentencing," a defendant who plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud…
by David Foley | Oct 29, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
500 days in. I've now been a prisoner of the united states government for 500 days. its hard to comprehend how much time has gone by. I'm trying every day to optimize this time to get healthy, improve my body and mind, and work on ideas for the…
by David Foley | Oct 22, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
ready player one I just completed reading an absolutely fantastic book, ready player one. if you like the 80s, especially 80s games definitely read this book. I have to send the author an UltraCade machine when I get out.
by Kenneth Flaska | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM FEDERAL PRISON CAMP RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM FEDERAL PRISON CAMP I am in a bit of a rut. My tedious, monotonous existence in prison causes me to drift at times. I owe a bunch of people a letter and I am working on them this weekend.…
by Leigh Sprague | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, Leigh Sprague
Inside the Minds of White Collar Criminals What motivates a white collar felon to commit a crime? Good question, and one that Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes sets out to explore in his just published book, Why They Do It. Take a…
by David Foley | Oct 15, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
I'm excited that we are down to 60 days remaining. I'm not going to sugarcoat it, having my second birthday in prison was no fun. I do appreciate the cards and letters and especially the surprise visit by my family. I'm looking forward to having my…
by David Foley | Oct 13, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Molly's game just finished my 210th book that I have read since arriving. its a great read and I recommend it. its called Molly's game about an underground poker game. some of the players featured in the book were here at Taft.
by Kenneth Flaska | Oct 7, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
PREPARED FOR FEDERAL PRISON? When I entered federal prison in the fall of 2014, I had spent hours with my prison consultant Justin Paperny discussing prison rules, prison etiquette, and most importantly, the mental impact of being in federal prison.…
by David Foley | Oct 1, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
I know that my $18 a month salary seems like it shouldn’t come with any other perks, but in four weeks I get a weeks paid vacation! the last week of October I will be on paid leave and then I will retire as I move into pending release status and no…
by Kenneth Flaska | Sep 25, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Pensacola Federal Prison Camp My friend and prison consultant, Justin Paperny, wrote me recently to tell me that he had a couple of clients making their way to Pensacola Federal Prison Camp in the coming weeks. He suggested I write about a variety…
by Justin Paperny | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog
Does 18-Months Qualify You To Be The Best Prison Consultant? "Evan says you're the best prison consultant in America. He said he stayed up all night reading your blogs and watching your videos. I've been busy, and I have yet to read them or watch…
by Justin Paperny | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog
It sounds strange for some to hear that you can begin succeeding on federal probation from federal prison camp. In fact, while I was in prison others told me that preparing for probation was a waste of time, and that nothing that I did mattered.…
by Kenneth Flaska | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
QUESTIONS ABOUT FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCES I have been receiving more letters from individuals that unfortunately have a prison sentence in their future. I cannot respond to all of the letters directly as stamps are 49 cents and I cannot blow my…
by Justin Paperny | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, Justin Paperny
As a federal prison consultant I have committed my working life to helping white collar defendants emerge from prison stronger and better than when they entered. The reality is everyone who is in a federal prison camp has endured some heartache.…
by David Applegate | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
I'm Certified! August 25, 2016 No, not certifiable (as in crazy, although sometimes I wonder.....). I'm a "Certified Communicator" with Toastmasters! I completed my 10th speech recently - 10 speeches in 3 months! Whew! My last speech was on how I do…
by Kenneth Flaska | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Why Do I Blog From Pensacola Federal Prison Camp? It is hard to believe that I have been publishing my blog for almost 2 years. I guess it is also hard to believe that I have been in federal prison for almost 2 years. (Feels like 10 years!). Writing…
by Kenneth Flaska | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
ANSWERS TO MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT FEDERAL PRISON CAMP. I received a letter from a gentleman in New York who will be self-surrendering to a Federal Prison in 5 weeks. He asked me numerous questions, one of which, I will answer here. WHAT WAS YOUR…
by Kenneth Flaska | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
JOB AFTER PRISON? The PPDS (Pensacola Prison Discussion Society) conducted another meeting at the picnic table last night. The gathering was kicked off by our Hedge Fund Manager with his new favorite line "I USED TO MANAGE HEDGE FUNDS, NOW I TRIM…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
10 POSITIVE EVENTS RELATED TO MY PRISON TERM. There were a multitude of negative consequences that came out of my crime that impacted numerous individuals. I tried to focus on some of the positive things that managed to come out of my situation.…
by Justin Paperny | Aug 23, 2016 | Blog
I received a phone call this afternoon from a woman who's son was sentenced to a year and a day in prison. Now look, a year and a day in prison is a long time. One day in prison is a long time, but relative to what a lot of good people receive, it's…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
PENSACOLA PRISON DISCUSSION SOCIETY. A lawyer, a Doctor, a Banker and a Hedge Fund Manager at Pensacola Prison Camp sat around a roaring fire roasting sum ores and discussing the impacts their poor choices had on their children. Ok, that is a bit of…
by David Foley | Aug 17, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
the compound is buzzing with speculation about the closing of private facilities. it certainly seems counter intuitive to have a for profit prison system as it requires a constant flow of inventory to remain profitable. there are rumors swirling…
by Justin Paperny | Aug 15, 2016 | Blog
Questions About Federal Prison (Part 1 of 3) Over the weekend, some students sent me a number of questions about federal prison. I received more than 50 questions in total. I will answer them over a few blogs. GRAB MY FREE LESSON PLAN ON THE FIRST…
by David Foley | Aug 13, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
time seems to be accelerating for me. I'm keeping extremely busy but the days and weeks seem to be flying by. 14 months in the books, only 4 to go. thank you to everyone that has been writing and emailing. it makes such a positive difference to have…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 13, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
HOW NOT TO ACT IN FEDERAL PRISON CAMP. The general consensus is that prisoners at camps are well mannered, simply sitting back waiting to finish the balance of their sentences so they can go home and restart their lives. A majority of the prisoners…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
LAUGHING AT FEDERAL PRISON CAMP? Occasionally, I will play cards with other prisoners on the compound. The card game is called "spades" and I learned the game at Jesup. It is a common card game among prisoners. I am very particular about who I play…
by David Applegate | Aug 11, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
A "Holy" Visit August 11, 2016 In a previous post, I wrote about "Ken's World"; that quirky, eclectic place where anything can happen. My husband Ken, of course, is the King of Ken's World and I got to experience the latest episode on a recent visit…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 7, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT FEDERAL PRISON CAMP. I received a letter from my friend Wally at CNBC. He asked Me a number of questions, some of which I have decided to answer here since I know Wally reads my blog on a regular basis. IS THE OVERALL MOOD…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
PRISON PEN PAL? I received a letter today from a complete stranger from Jacksonville, Florida. (Lets call him Jon.) Jon started his letter by stating; " I have read your blog for over a year and it seems like after moving to Pensacola you are having…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
CELL PHONES AND PRISON DO NOT MIX. Last week, several prisoners who work off the compound at one of the military bases got themselves in to some serious trouble. One of the prisoners had a cell phone hidden at his job site. He let one of his…
by David Foley | Jul 30, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
I've really enjoyed the toastmasters organization and the opportunity to hone my public speaking skills. I'm nearing completion of the competent communicator certification which is recognized by every toastmaster organization around the world.
by David Applegate | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Greetings from Beijing July 28, 2016 No, we did not get an influx of Chinese inmates. However, it does seem like we have adopted that city's weather patterns. Due to a combination of 110 degree temps, an inversion layer, and smoke from several…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
NEGATIVE MINDSET IN PRISON. As a prisoner, I find myself dwelling on the negative aspects of my current situation. I will admit being here is no walk in the park. (Club Fed is not an accurate depiction). As a result, I now look for the negative as…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 24, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
MORE ON RELATIONSHIPS IN PRISON. I wrote about relationships and how prison can easily destroy them in my last blog. What initially motivated me to write about this subject were a series of discussions I had with some fellow prisoners. All of them…
by David Applegate | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
The Death Penalty July 22, 2016 Ah, a nice light hearted topic for the weekend! Seriously, though, I just did my 7th Toastmaster's speech yesterday (three more to go!). I was inspired by a book I read a while back to speak about the death penalty.…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 20, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
PRESERVING RELATIONSHIPS WHILE SERVING TIME IN PRISON. Face it, by the time you find yourself sitting in prison, you have damaged many relationships. Some of those relationships are gone forever. Other relationships remain strong because they…
by David Foley | Jul 16, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Patents I've been making good use of my time here and have been fortunate enough to have a closet with a counter that I can use every night to work. I've completed several new hardware and software concepts and will be filing over a dozen patents…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 16, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
SICK AND TIRED OF PRISON. The prison roller coaster took a sharp dip down this week. All of the little things that irritate me in prison suddenly, inexplicably, became bigger things. The broken hot water tap in the dorm kitchen where I make my…
by David Applegate | Jul 13, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Movies and More July 13, 2016 Today is the 18 month "anniversary" of my arrival here at the Taft prison camp. While I am not *celebrating* it does seem like the time has gone fairly fast and that's a good thing! Yesterday I gave my sixth talk at…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
BREAKING POINT. As you can imagine, prison is full of many unhappy people. Many prisoners hold anger and resentment towards family, friends, attorneys, prosecutors and judges. They want to blame someone else for their situation. I also hold some…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 10, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
FEDERAL PRISON VISITING ROOM- RULES AND ETIQUETTE. I was blessed with a 3 day visit from my bride last weekend. The thrill of sitting, talking and briefly holding the love of your life is priceless. (I had to come to prison to figure this out?).…
by David Foley | Jul 8, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
I now have a locker. After a year of being here my cellmate left and I was able to move to the lower bunk that comes with a locker. You would never suspect that having a locker would be a big deal but after living a year with my clothes, food, books…
by David Applegate | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
A Little Life July 5, 2016 I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! Holiday weekends are pretty much the same as every other weekend here. Although we DID have watermelon for our dessert at lunch yesterday! Yum! :D The highlight of the…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 4, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
GERMS, CONTRABAND AND PRIDE; THINGS TO AVOID IN PRISON. It has been an interesting few days in prison. I encountered or observed several situations which reminded me of things I need to avoid in prison. My first experience was biological in nature.…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 27, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
THIS WEEK IN PENSACOLA. After attending Admissions and Orientation, I was assigned a job in kitchen services. The good news is I am in the sanitation department as opposed to culinary arts. Basically, I mop floors, clean kitchen equipment and take…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 26, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
THIS WEEK IN PENSACOLA. After attending admissions and orientation, I was assigned to a job in food services. The good news is I am in sanitation services as opposed to culinary arts. Basically, I mop the floors, clean the equipment and take out the…
by David Applegate | Jun 26, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Toastmasters! June 26, 2016 Before I get to Toastmasters, what were the British thinking???? I was truly shocked when I woke up Friday morning and saw they had voted to leave the EU. I predict they will come to regret that vote once Scotland peels…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 19, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
June 19, 2016. Happy Fathers Day! Another Holiday in prison. The good News is all of the memories I have from many past Father's days with my boys. I sat around and day dreamed about sailing, golfing, baseball tournaments and bar-b-ques. Great…
by Justin Paperny | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
I asked Justin to add this short note for me. I have not written for a couple of weeks because I am in the process of being transferred to Florence Prison Camp . I will write more about the transfer in the coming weeks. I am in good spirits and look…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 16, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
THIS WEEK IN PENSACOLA. I finally went to orientation on Wednesday. Orientation consists of various prison officials from different departments stopping by to inform us about the operations of the prison camp. Some of the information was quite…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
June 15, 2015. Today is the anniversary of the worst day of my life. It is the fourth anniversary of the death of my oldest son, Taylor. I cannot began to tell you how devastating it is to lose a child. His passing brought our entire family to the…
by Justin Paperny | Jun 11, 2016 | Blog
Should You Blog From Federal Prison? I received a call from a white collar defendant who told me, "I'll blog in prison, if I can make money with it, like you did." To begin, I never had any intentions to make money from my blog, nor have I monetized…
by David Applegate | Jun 7, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Bueno suerte Ramon! June 7, 2016 My good friend Ramon left early this morning for the halfway house in San Diego and the next phase of his journey. For me, Ramon was a role model in that he was a great example of how to make the most of the time we…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
A DAY AT PENSACOLA FEDERAL PRISON CAMP I have only been at Pensacola Federal Prison Camp for three weeks. I have not yet settled into a routine. To me, a routine is essential to help the prison time pass as quickly as possible and to maintain my…
by Justin Paperny | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Health - Wealth - Happiness First in a 10 Part series My first couple of weeks here at Taft Prison Camp has given me an opportunity to reflect. Most often we're so busy with our lives that we don't have a block of time to step outside of our day to…
by David Foley | Jun 5, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Letting Go One thing that all of this solitary time has given me is the opportunity to let go of my anger for the fact that the people that put me here had violated the settlement in the civil suit. Had they lived up to the terms it would have never…
by David Applegate | Jun 5, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Happy Birthday Kenny!!! June 5, 2016 Today my husband turns 60! I am so grateful that he came to visit yesterday along with our long time and close friends Lisa, Gary and John (of Ed and John, Ed's in Italy right now immersed in Italian language…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
The First Two Weeks in Pensacola. Transferring to a new prison is like moving to a new city where you do not know anyone. My response to the situation has been to lay back and observe my new surroundings and the people who inhabit it. I causally…
by David Foley | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
199 Days To Go Well, it's becoming more and more real as today i drop under 200 days left to go. I'm really looking forward to completing my incarceration and getting back home to my friends, family and work. Time seems to be accelerating lately. I…
by David Applegate | May 30, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Visitation Snafu! May 30, 2016 "David Applegate, report to Camp Control!" The announcement came over the loudspeaker at 3pm last Friday waking me up from a nice afternoon nap. Generally, this is not a good thing (the nap was good; I'm talking about…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 29, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Memorial Day in Pensacola. I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend. It was always the kickoff to summer in my old hometown in Michigan. I just finished my first full week in Pensacola and I am getting acclimated to the compound.…
by Roxanne Jackson | May 27, 2016 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Thinking positive thoughts are a natural part of our make-up even for the most pessimistic bunch. The goal however is to totally saturate your being on a hourly basis with positive thoughts. If you on the hourly basis are in the spirit of giving…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 24, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
THE GRASS IS GREENER? Throughout my life, I tended to think the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. I suspect this thinking pattern was based upon my lack of gratitude for what I already had. I spent an inordinate amount of time…
by David Applegate | May 22, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
The Perfect Weekend in Federal Prison May 22, 2016 Yes, it is possible to have a perfect weekend in prison! I have been looking forward to this weekend for a while because I had two fantastic visits scheduled. On Friday, pretty much the entire…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 21, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
LEG 2-DIESEL THERAPY IN FEDERAL PRISON On Tuesday evening the corrections officer informed me that I would be leaving Tallahassee for Pensacola very early on Wednesday morning. I was thrilled to be leaving the hold-over facility. The corrections…
by Justin Paperny | May 19, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Hours Before Going To Federal Prison It is Tuesday May 17, 2016, a day I will always remember. In just about an hour I will be going to federal prison. An uber car will pick me up at my hotel in Bakersfield, then drive me to Taft Federal Prison…
by Hilary Neiman | May 18, 2016 | Blog, Hilary Neiman
When legal issues cost you your identity- Go find it again! What is it that makes you who you are? Is it your position and job title with your company? Your connection to your spouse or kids? Or your home and country club membership? A lot of…
by David Applegate | May 16, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Goats In Trees May 16, 2016 Before I get to the topic of the title of this post, one of the things I have learned over the past couple of years is that I do not have to be "perfect" or give the appearance of "having it all together." Not only is…
by David Foley | May 14, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
110 pounds well, with a little motivation from another "big fella" in my unit, i've been pressured in the past few weeks and have achieved the milestone of losing 110 pounds since my arrival. now that summer is here and we are already hitting the…
by David Foley | May 14, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Every Monday through Friday at 3p we have mail call. It’s always a great day to have your name called. Correspondence from the outside world is a lightning bolt of positive energy for me. I’ve been extremely blessed to have many friends and family…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 14, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
TENSION IN THE AIR IN FEDERAL PRISON The anxiety level at this institution is quite high. As I said, many federal prisoners are awaiting trial and/or sentencing which is a very stressful time. These prisoners have been denied or cannot make bond…
by Justin Paperny | May 13, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Preparing to go to federal prison Since I've been going through this stressful time of my life I found it difficult to get up in the morning. As I think about preparing to go to federal prison, sometimes I want to just stay in bed, pull the sheets…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 12, 2016 | Kenneth Flaska
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK IN FEDERAL PRISON I am now wearing a stylish orange jumpsuit, orange shorts and orange underwear. I do not look good in orange. I am still at the holdover facility in Tallahassee. I was instructed to work in the kitchen. This…
by Justin Paperny | May 10, 2016 | Blog
May 10, 2016 I have several good friends and clients about to surrender to Taft Federal Prison Camp. Naturally, through our planning process we discuss the type of jobs that exist in federal prison, including Taft Camp. I am frequently asked about…
by Justin Paperny | May 9, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Goals for my stay at Federal Prison Camp Now that it has been a few weeks after my sentencing, and after some of the shock of the last few weeks has become reality it's time to formulate some goals for prison. During my stay in federal prison I want…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 7, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Traveling in Style (BOP Style) My first day of travel was uncomfortable. It started at 4:30 a.m. in Jesup. The Corrections Officer woke Me up and told me to be ready in 15 minutes. I was ready in 10 minutes. He came back an hour later. We were moved…
by David Applegate | May 6, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Diminishing Returns? May 5, 2016 You may (or may not) have noticed that I have not been posting as often. This is primarily due I think to the law of diminishing returns. My primary goal for my "camp sabbatical" was personal growth. As with nearly…
by Justin Paperny | May 5, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
As I prepare to serve 36 months in Federal Prison Camp, I am thinking about how I can best deal with these tough circumstances. I have always prided myself in being able to do hard or difficult things. I learned this phrase from Dad when I was a…
by Justin Paperny | May 4, 2016 | Blog
I am frequently asked why I went to federal prison. I am going to share why in this video, in part, because if you’re involved in the criminal justice system (at any stage) it is critically important to tell your story correctly. When I am working…
by Justin Paperny | May 4, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
It’s Springtime…and it’s time to play some Baseball… I am getting close to checking into a Prison Camp. I have been so worried and upset about going to Camp that I haven’t realized it is springtime and it’s time to start thinking about Baseball…I…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
GETTING READY TO MOVE! I remember receiving and sending cards announcing "WE HAVE MOVED". They contained all of the relevant information about the move and had some cute little drawing or photograph related to your new residence. Well, I have…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
This Week in Jesup. The last thing my friend at CNBC asked Me about were my attempts to transfer to a minimum security institution. His question came at an opportune time. I just received notice that I will be transferring to Pensacola Federal…
by Justin Paperny | May 1, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Thinking of pressure as I prepare to surrender to federal prison As I get ready to surrender to federal prison, I am thinking about pressure. Certainly, succumbing to pressure contributed to the bad decisions I made that is sending me to a federal…
by David Foley | Apr 30, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Words matter I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to join toastmasters international. a local chapter is sponsoring our group, allowing us to take the formal training to become members. i'm looking forward to completing my 10 speeches…
by Kevin Boardman | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
Wrapping Your Mind Around Adversity Irony is a building block of life. Its also a reality in prison for a sub-culture of storm survivors working through realizations and fixes, seeking to emerge from mistakes and short-cuts that steered them off…
by Kenneth Flaska | Apr 24, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
More Questions. My friend at CNBC had several more questions that I will attempt to answer here. HOW DO YOU PASS THE TIME? I was told early on that maintaining a schedule in prison helps time pass. I setup a weekday schedule and a weekend schedule…
by David Applegate | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog, David Applegate
Finding Your Purpose April 22, 2016 I recently received a book that reminded me of a class I took last year (thanks for sending Diane Calcaterra!) called Finding Your Purpose. The class was taught by a fellow inmate and covered a lot of ground about…
by David Foley | Apr 20, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
100 pounds! Ever wonder what ten years of litigation, indictment, building a new company from the ground up, sentencing and preparing for prison will do to you? well, i woke up heading to prison after a decade of incredible stress, incredibly…
by Kenneth Flaska | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Questions. I received a great letter from a producer at CNBC who I spent some time with prior to self-surrendering to prison. He was involved with my interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin and traveled with me to Jesup on the train. He also ended up…
by Kenneth Flaska | Apr 17, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Town Hall Meeting Well, the candidates are having town hall meetings, so why should prison be different? Last Saturday, our unit manager conducted a town hall meeting. Our town hall meetings are a little different than the ones you have been…
by Justin Paperny | Apr 16, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Time Changes Everything - Part 2 Many years ago when I was a teenager I found myself saying "I can't wait till I'm older and I can have my own car." Interestingly enough, when I was older and could drive a car, I found myself saying "I can't wait…
by Kenneth Flaska | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
This week in Jesup. Our unit is full again. Apparently, there is no shortage of individuals committing federal crimes? A full unit means longer waits in the bathroom and for the showers. The noise level also elevates with an increasing number of…
by Roxanne Jackson | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
As I sit here thinking my mind travels through my great childhood. Although we did not have much money we never knew it. Our house was always full of love, peace and fun. I had the greatest parents in the world and pray that I have been at least…
by Justin Paperny | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Scott Clark
Time Changes Everything A close friend of mine told me a couple of weeks ago that he used to buy hay for his employer. Each month my friend would go meet an old gentleman who was a hay broker. They would then go look at several fields of hay. After…
by David Foley | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, David Foley
Last year i was very fortunate to be able to have a small role in the final production of Adam carolla's incredible documentary "winning: the racing life of Paul Newman" We showed that film here this week. Having worked on the film restoration of…
by Kenneth Flaska | Apr 9, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Wasted Time. When I entered prison, I began "doing time". Some fellow prisoners told me to "Do the time, do not let the time do you." I had no idea what they were talking about. After being here for several months, I began to understand this clique.…