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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 even close....
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 well...
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 a new week has finally...
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 to that obligation....
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 incarceration I was...
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 arriving to...
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 non-violent...
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 longer than...
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 approximately...
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 reserved for...
