by David Applegate | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Justice Kennedy is my Hero June 29, 2015 Well, you didn’t think Friday’s seminal Supreme Court decision would go by without me commenting! Coming just one day after the Glaukos IPO, the 5-4 decision making same-sex marriage the law of the land gave me a...
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
My Week In Jesup Prison July is almost here. Another month down. A very important event for a prisoner. Last week was much like any other week in prison. It is very hot down here (high 90’s).The recreation yard has been closed most days because the heat index is...
by Steven Dybvad | Jun 29, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
June 29, 2015 I just had one of the best runs of my life this morning! It wasn’t a record run in distance, only 6&3/4 miles. But it was certainly the most comfortable, relaxing run I’ve ever had and it was all because of the rain. It was a constant,...
by David Foley | Jun 28, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
June 28, 2015 Bureau of Prisons My inception into the Bureau of prisons was a very scary day. I have never been arrested and other than a few speeding tickets have never been around law enforcement or any type of jail or federal prison. After my initial intake, I was...
by David Foley | Jun 27, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
June 27, 2015 Starting Over From Prison I’ve now settled into a daily prison routine at Taft Federal Prison Camp. I’m able to focus on improving my life in multiple ways. I’m taking time out each day to work on my physical health which I will be discussing in other...
by Steven Dybvad | Jun 26, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
6/26/15 I just found out some great news! The parole board accepted my application for early release to a transitional controlled halfway house. Now the application is sent directly from the parole board to my judge. The judge has the final say in the decision to...
by David Applegate | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Congratulations Glaukos! June 25, 2015 This morning shares of Glaukos Corporation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GKOS). I had the great privilege of working at Glaukos from April of 2009 until January of 2015. I have had the opportunity in my...
by Steven Dybvad | Jun 24, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
6/24/15 Now that my afternoon horticulture classes are over with, I’ve been spending my extra time as wisely as possible. I’ve dedicated even more of my time to fitness and studying financial books in order to take control of a stable, financial future,...
by David Applegate | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
That’s What Friends Are For June 23, 2015 I know I sound like a broken record sometimes when I go on and on about how grateful and fortunate I am to have such wonderful friends who write me, email me, support me and just love me for being me. Last Thursday...
by Steven Dybvad | Jun 20, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
6/20/15 This past Thursday was my last day of horticulture class. We sat and talked about all the information we had gone over in the past year, and our instructor asked us for any advice on how he could better prepare his next class. It felt great to complete another...