Kenneth Flaska's
Alone In Another World
November 15, 2014 Alone In Another World I eat, sleep, work, go to class and exercise with approximately 575 other people who are confined to a 6 acre "campus". I share an open air cubicle with two other men than is 80 square feet. I wait in line with 90 other people...
Opportunity To Get It Right From Federal Prison
November 12, 2014 Opportunity To Get It Right From Federal Prison I have often wondered why I chose to make the poor decisions I made on various days over the past several years. Those poor decision days were sandwiched between numerous other days where I had no...
The Pursuit of Material Things
November 9, 2014 The Pursuit of Material Things During the middle of my court proceedings, a close friend sat with me at dinner and asked, "How did you, of all people, get yourself into such a terrible situation?"The question would have been difficult to answer six...
The Practical Stuff From Federal Prison
November 6, 2014 The Practical Stuff From Federal Prison There are various nuances associated with communicating with a prisoner and visiting with a prisoner in the Federal Prison System. I hope this blog helps my friends and others understand the process. Anyone can...
Typical Day As A Federal Prisoner
October 30, 2014 Typical Day As A Federal Prisoner Prior to reporting to prison, Justin Paperny and I had several long conversations about life "inside". We discussed how many prisoners simply become numb, watch television all day and try to sleep away the remaining...
First Week of Federal Prison
October 28, 2014 10 TOUGH THINGS I THINK ABOUT DURING MY FIRST WEEK OF FEDERAL PRISON: KNOWING THAT MY FAMILY IS SUFFERING EMOTIONALLY AND FINANCIALLY BECAUSE OF MY ACTIONS, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT! MISSING MY FAMILY AND MY FRIENDS!...
How to Report To Federal Prison
October 27, 2014 How to Report To Federal Prison: Assemble email, address and telephone lists with people you would like to contact from prison. The day prior to your reporting date, mail them to yourself at the prison address. Make sure your family has a backup copy...
Top 10 List From My First Week In Federal Prison
October 24, 2014 Top 10 List From My First Week In Federal Prison I received my phone pin number so I could make calls to my family. I received letters at mail call from family and friends. The religious services were much better than expected including an outstanding...
Shopping Day in Federal Prison
October 22, 2014 Shopping Day in Federal Prison I have never been much of a shopper. I did not care for trips to the Mall or the grocery Store. However, after arriving in prison, I have a new found appreciation for shopping. You are allowed to shop only one day each...
Expectations and Patience From Federal Prison
October 21, 2014 Expectations and Patience From Federal Prison I have only been in federal prison for four days but I have learned that you have to expect the unexpected and learn a new level of patience. For example, I expected to go to a minimum security prison camp...
