by Mark Bernstein | Dec 31, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
I'm very happy to say this is the last day of 2015, a year I would much rather forget, unfortunately I don't think I will be forgetting this year anytime soon. So New Years Eve is a time of reflection and renewal, a quick check of the past 12 months…
by Kenneth Flaska | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Last night was the first performance of our prison play "FOOL". The house was packed, standing room only in the prison chapel. (I am serious, what else does a prisoner have to do on a Tuesday night at Jesup FSL?). The production went well with only…
by Charles Jones | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
My bunk spot is a melting pot of what clearly appears to be several distinct subcultures of inmates here at Bastrop FSC. It would take too long for my short attention span to describe all, so let's start with the surprising large segment that I'll…
by Mark Bernstein | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
The weather has turned, and it's been raining since last night which upsets me simply because it kills my morning walk and routine. Normally i would walk in a light rain, but this one was a lot more than light, so no walk. The weather forecast says…
by David Foley | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Coming Home 12/29/15 I'm coming home in less than a year! I received my release date today, December 16th, 2016. I will initially be released to a halfway house and then transition to home confinement. I'm extremely excited as journey is almost…
by Mark Bernstein | Dec 26, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
Saturday after my first Christmas in the joint, certainly Noel in the joint was a new and interesting first experience, one that will certainly be edged in my memory banks for many moons. There was much good cheer and plenty of good will towards men…
by David Applegate | Dec 26, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Merry Christmas! December 26, 2015 By the time you get this, it will be several days after Christmas. I hope all of you had a peaceful, calm and happy day with people you love and who love you! Prior to the beginning of the holiday season, I have to…
by Charles Jones | Dec 24, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
December 24, 2015 I think it's good for the soul to attend at least one Christmas program annually just because you want to and not from any sense of obligation. My first choice would be the Chamber Singers Christmas Concert in Armstrong Browning…
by Kenneth Flaska | Dec 24, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Christmas Week in Jesup. I got my stitches out of my hand on Monday. The pin is still in my finger. We attended Bingo on Monday Night in the chow hall. The winners receive a holiday gift bag identical to the ones We received last week. No luck on my…
by Mark Bernstein | Dec 24, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
My first Christmas in the joint, certainly not how I expected to be spending this holiday. I'm certain this will be an experience to remember. The inmates are all gearing up for the holiday, I'm certain Santa will be leaving us all lumps of coal in…