The Federal Prison Hustle

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2008 The Federal Prison Hustle It’s November 26th, a Wednesday. I underestimated the cost of living in prison. I self-surrendered to Taft on April 28th with $400 and expected those funds to cover my expenses for 2 months. I wasn’t...

Why I Say Thank You From Federal Prison

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Why I Say Thank You From Federal Prison It’s Tuesday, November 25, 2008. I read a terrific article in the USA Today Life section by Kim Painter. The article addressed gratitude and the effect that thanking people has on our health and...

Why I Run In Federal Prison

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008 AT 01:29AM Why I Run In Federal Prison It’s 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 24, 2008 and I’m winding down from a laborious day. Last week presented confinement and writing obstacles I hadn’t faced in a while. I’m pleased...

Writer’s Block From Federal Prison

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 Writer’s Block From Federal Prison It’s Saturday evening, the 22nd of November. I’ve been bothered since this past Wednesday because I made a commitment to myself to write a daily blog. I haven’t been able to live up...

I Was Foolish But Not Insane

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 AT 01:23AM It’s Tuesday, November 18, 2008. I’ve previously written about many of the poor choices I made prior to my confinement. It’s an understatement to say I lived in denial. During the years which preceded my...

Additional Thoughts On Prison Reform

Monday, November 17, 2008 It’s discouraging to walk around my dorm on any given day. Actually, it’s more sad than discouraging because I think many inmates have given up. They waste hours each day with ping pong, card games, television and sleeping Upon...

Prison Reform

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2008 AT 01:20AM I’m cautiously optimistic that President-Elect Obama and a new liberal Congress will initiate substantial prison reform. Such reform has been lacking for over two decades. I hope that his administrators will look at all...

How I Benefit From The 2nd Chance Act Of 2007

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 AT 01:19AM How I Benefit From The 2nd Chance Act Of 2007 I’m sitting in my cube digesting the news I just received from my counselor and case manager at my team meeting. Team meetings measure an inmate’s progress. Inmates with...

Sleeping In Federal Prison

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 AT 01:18AM Sleeping In Federal Prison Sleeping in Federal Prison can be a tough place to get a good night’s sleep. Here at Taft Federal Prison Camp I have few options to address this issue. The camp has four dorms and each has...

Television in Federal Prison

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 AT 01:15AM Television in Federal Prison Prison isn’t the place to enjoy television. Here at the Taft Federal Prison Camp, I have few options to watch programs which interest me. Each housing unit keeps 6 TV sets. One of them is...

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