Kenneth Flaska's

A DAY AT PENSACOLA FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
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 physical and emotional...
The First Two Weeks in Pensacola
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 look for like minded...
Memorial Day in Pensacola Federal Prison
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. Unlike Jesup, Pensacola...
THE GRASS IS GREENER?
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 setting goals and working...
LEG 2-DIESEL THERAPY IN FEDERAL PRISON
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 officer woke us up at...
TENSION IN THE AIR IN FEDERAL PRISON
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 which further darkens...
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK IN FEDERAL PRISON
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 was a mistake for...
Traveling in Style
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 to the...
GETTING READY TO MOVE!
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 created my own moving...
This Week in Jesup
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 prison Camp in the near...