by David Applegate | Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Welcome to Ken's World! July 13, 2015 Absolutely wonderful visit with my husband Kenny and our dear long time friends Lisa and Gary on Saturday. The visit was so easy - it was like it always is the many times we have gotten together. As is often the…
by David Foley | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Health Update From Federal Prison Camp When I arrived to federal prison a few weeks ago I had ended a decade of poor health. The combination of email and stress of dealing with 10 years of legal battles, financial ruin, starting a new company, and…
by Steven Dybvad | Jul 15, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
July 15, 2015 At first I thought having to adjust to this new type of prison environment(open dorms) would be extremely difficult. Amazingly enough, my transition has been relatively smooth. I already knew what this side of Madison was like, so I…
by Justin Paperny | Jul 11, 2015 | Blog
July 11, 2015 State Prison Advice While most of my prison advice concerns federal prison, I do offer prison consulting services for those preparing for a journey through state prison. Frankly, whether serving time in a federal or state prison, many…
by Kevin Boardman | Jul 11, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
July 9, Helping Someone In Federal Prison #2: Facilitate having your church or similar organization donate movies and other materials to the institution where your friend or loved one is confined. Your friend or loved one in federal prison should…
by Steven Dybvad | Jul 9, 2015 | Steven Dybvad
July 9, 2015 I've had so much going on this past week that I forgot to mention the great news. I past all four of the major tests in horticulture, earning the coveted Master Certification. I am a proud, Master Certified Horticulturalist. Not only…
by David Applegate | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Movin On Up in Federal Prison! July 8, 2015 No - not to a deee-luxe apartment in the sky (I am really dating myself - apologies to my younger readers!) but actually, a pay raise! Let me put this in context first. When I worked on the outside, I was…
by David Foley | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Amazing Technology Having been involved in technology on a daily basis since the mid-70s, I have found myself completely immersed in analog technology(ie paper and pencil). With no access to computers or the Internet or smart phones or tablets I've…
by David Foley | Jul 5, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Getting Organized Many years ago I had very fortunate opportunity to drive in and support a race in Canada during the Formula One weekend. Because of this I was able to see up close the garage area of the teams. These teams have some of the most…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 4, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
July 4, 2015 My first 4th of July in prison My first 4th of July in prison. A special meal, extra movies, a basketball tournament and popcorn. The special activities do little to mask the apathetic mood of the compound. Holidays are always difficult…