20% Done
It seems like time is marching at a snail’s pace, while day to day I can’t find enough hours in the day to get everything done that I want to accomplish. Assuming that congress won’t be able to pass the pending prison reform legislation I am now 20% done with this leg...
Bridges Not Fences
I was very fortunate to be assigned the cellmate I received. We both come from the same area in California, and have a lot in common on many aspects including the Criminal Justice System. We work together in the dish room and have had numerous discussions about our...
Prison Reform
Both the House and Senate have bills proposed for prison reform. Vice recently released a documentary called “Fixing the System” that talk about the fact that the United States has 5% of the world’s population and 25% of the world’s inmates. Sentences have grown and...
Reading Is Fundamental
One of the benefits of seemingly unlimited time here is that I have enjoyed getting to read a lot, something that I had forgotten the enjoyment of. I have just completed my 50th book since my arrival. I'm sincerely blessed with a great group of friends that have kept...
Anger is an energy
Anger is an energy I attended high school and college in the '80s. it was a time of a wide variety of amazing music. the other day i was listening to a song from public image limited, rise, where the chorus repeats "anger is an energy" That statement is very true....
2 Month Review From Federal Prison
2 Month Review From Federal Prison I’ve now completed my second month. Looking back I’ve been trying to make the most of my time. I've been working out 6 days a week, sometimes 7, and have lost over 32 pounds. I've been blessed with many great friends and former...
Job Assignment at Taft Federal Prison Camp
Job Assignment at Taft Federal Prison Camp The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life" Jessica Hirsche. I was recently assigned my job at Taft Camp. I work the breakfast and lunch shifts washing dishes....
Music is a powerful thing
Music is a powerful thing Today I received my jp4 music player. The power that music has to feed your soul and lift your spirits is truly amazing. I have previously written about how music has always been a part of my life. I didn't realize just how rejuvenating music...
New Health Update From Federal Prison
New Health Update From Federal Prison At the end of one month now lost 18 pounds and my blood pressure has dropped over 20 points. Every morning after breakfast i'm now up to 3 miles around the track. The prison track is 1/3 mile around, and on each lap I stop and do...
Health Update From Federal Prison Camp
Health Update From Federal Prison Camp When I arrived to federal prison a few weeks ago I had ended a decade of poor health. The combination of email and stress of dealing with 10 years of legal battles, financial ruin, starting a new company, and losing my legal...
