by Justin Paperny | Dec 23, 2008 | Blog
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 During dinner tonight, I had a disappointing conversation with my friend, Arthur. Arthur is one year into a four year sentence for wire fraud and honest services fraud. He serves his time without a care in the world. His exercise, reading...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 22, 2008 | Blog
Monday, December 22, 2008 Another Day Closer To Home It’s 8:00 P.M. Monday, the 22nd. I’m writing from the prison library while listening to inmates sing Christmas carols in the adjacent music room. The last few days have felt like a few weeks. I’m...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 19, 2008 | Blog
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 Today I learned a lesson that I would have liked to postpone. I have been in prison for eight months and as of this day, I expect to serve 150 more days. Yet, I struggle with a loss that is surprisingly deep, a loss that hurts to the core of...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 18, 2008 | Blog
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008 It’s OK To Be Forgotten From Federal Prison During mail call my first month at Taft Camp, I felt important. My loved ones mailed torrents of cards, letters, books and magazines. The correctional officer distributing mail hollered...
by Justin Paperny | Dec 17, 2008 | Blog
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Today, by far, was the coldest day I’ve experienced at Taft Camp. Temperatures hovered 35 degrees with a steady 15 mile an hour wind. The frigid conditions kept most guys inside. I also considered staying in. I was uncomfortable. I...
