by David Applegate | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Will prison reform actually become a reality? July 27, 2015 Given the current atmosphere on Capitol Hill and the past history of being "tough on crime," it is absolutely amazing to me that there looks to be a consensus on passing significant prison…
by Roxanne Jackson | Jul 26, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
July 26, 2015 Getting Adjusted In Federal Prison I have been here for 5 days now. The first day was a little tense. New place, new faces and new rules to learn. I live on the second floor and share a 4 bunk room with only one other bunky. She is a…
by David Foley | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Music is a powerful thing Today I received my jp4 music player. The power that music has to feed your soul and lift your spirits is truly amazing. I have previously written about how music has always been a part of my life. I didn't realize just how…
by David Bryson | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, David Bryson
July 22, 2015 It seems that everyone has a blog these days. Nevertheless, while I may be late the blogosphere, I'm joining their ranks and I'm glad you decided to follow along. "Writing a blog was the most valuable thing I did while in prison," said…
by Leigh Sprague | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Leigh Sprague
July 22, 2015 Too Much Time in Federal Prison This morning I woke up, worked on my book, wrote in my diary, walked the track, practiced yoga, helped an inmate prepare a motion to expunge an old DUI, ate breakfast, read a magazine, practiced guitar,…
by Roxanne Jackson | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
July 21, 2015 One Day Until I Surrender To Prison One day until I surrender to federal prison. Although, I have made peace with my fate it still seems so surreal. I have officially stopped playing the scenes out in my head of re-living the last five…
by Roxanne Jackson | Jul 20, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
July 20, 2015 Carswell Federal Medical Center I will be referred to as federal inmate # 19677-026 in the Carswell Federal Medical Center on July 22, 2015. The road that led to this has been long and filled with many regrets, sorrow, sleepless nights…
by Kevin Boardman | Jul 19, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
# 3 Be a pace-setter in Federal Prison I am proud to continue my series on the top 10 things one can do to help a loved in federal prison. The person you care about in prison will likely struggle at some level to comprehend the passage of time, as…
by Steven Dybvad | Jul 18, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
July 18, 2015 After 4 1/2 long years if incarceration, being so close to my possible release has generated a lot of new emotions. Some are welcome and some are not. Even with all that's going on in my life, the new anticipated changes that are just…
by David Foley | Jul 17, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
New Health Update From Federal Prison At the end of one month now lost 18 pounds and my blood pressure has dropped over 20 points. Every morning after breakfast i'm now up to 3 miles around the track. The prison track is 1/3 mile around, and on each…