by Mark Bernstein | Nov 11, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
This evening two new self surrender white collar men came into Camp Fed. Both were housed very near to my bunk and I had the opportunity to be the welcoming party. Myself and a few other among us did what was done for us when we first arrived, we tried to ease the...
by Kenneth Flaska | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Presidential Campaign Strategist ? Well, I have some idle time and an interest in politics. I have educational credentials that are equal to or exceed most campaign experts. Why can’t I be a campaign adviser? Being in prison could be a drawback? Oh well, most...
by David Applegate | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
When I knew I would be heading to a federal prison camp, I began researching the internet on the closest Federal Prison Camps to Palm Springs (Lompoc and Taft). Unfortunately, TripAdvisor and Yelp do not have ratings for prison camps. Probably no way to monetize that....
by Charles Jones | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
Let’s face it. I have often embraced my own superficial side. For instance, I have always had a keen awareness of clothes, both good and bad. As long as I can remember, I’ve known what was in and out of style. I remember as early as elementary school, my...
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
A very rainy day down here today at Camp Fed, this throws my routine off, raining and windy I cant do my 1 1/2 walk and exercise, while this in itself is no big deal, it does throw my routine off. Routines for those of us in here are really important, and for those...
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
Soundtrack Playing: Very loud laughter of Men Opening Tight Shout: Close up of a man’s eyes, tearing up, slowly pull back to reveal his entire face, happily contorted in laughter. Slowly pull way further to reveal another 3 men on the bench with the first, all...
by Kenneth Flaska | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
In the past, I was asked this question and I had a stock response. I do not know, but I would rather be a wealthy unhappy person as opposed to a poor unhappy person. Now that I no longer have any material wealth, I am really hoping that happiness is not tied to my net...
by Inside Out | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Attitude is Everything It has now been 14 days since I surrendered. I have come in contact with people from all walks of life. I have been fortunate to have met a few other inmates, that I have identified with, as they too have families with young children. Their...
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
The feeling of isolation in the midst of 400+ people seems strange and yet is it really. The 400 people I’m here with are from so many different walks of life, cultures, backgrounds that that in itself leads to isolation. Throw in that the microcosms of prison...
by Inside Out | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Dated 10/30/15 I woke up this morning and everything felt a bit different. I think it was the anticipation of seeing my wife and kids the next day, and knowing that moment was only 24 hours away. I had a little extra pop in my step. I did a quick 2 miles around the...
