by Mark Bernstein | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
Soundtrack Playing: Very loud laughter of Men Opening Tight Shout: Close up of a man's eyes, tearing up, slowly pull back to reveal his entire face, happily contorted in laughter. Slowly pull way further to reveal another 3 men on the bench with the…
by Kenneth Flaska | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
In the past, I was asked this question and I had a stock response. I do not know, but I would rather be a wealthy unhappy person as opposed to a poor unhappy person. Now that I no longer have any material wealth, I am really hoping that happiness is…
by Inside Out | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Attitude is Everything It has now been 14 days since I surrendered. I have come in contact with people from all walks of life. I have been fortunate to have met a few other inmates, that I have identified with, as they too have families with young…
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
The feeling of isolation in the midst of 400+ people seems strange and yet is it really. The 400 people I'm here with are from so many different walks of life, cultures, backgrounds that that in itself leads to isolation. Throw in that the…
by Inside Out | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
Dated 10/30/15 I woke up this morning and everything felt a bit different. I think it was the anticipation of seeing my wife and kids the next day, and knowing that moment was only 24 hours away. I had a little extra pop in my step. I did a quick 2…
by Inside Out | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Inside Out
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by Mark Bernstein | Nov 6, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
There is a lot of information, rumor and supposition going around the camp regarding the pending bills in both the house and the Senate regarding prison reform and how it will affect all the inmates. I don't fully understand how it will affect all…
by Mark Bernstein | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
I was speaking with one of my fellow inmates this morning about self discipline, moderation and how certain of us spend our time and what we do to take care of our bodies and minds while we're incarcerated. He is a very intelligent gentleman who I…
by Roxanne Jackson | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
Many things can cause your faith to yo-yo. But you must never lose hope or faith. When you trust in God you can always rest assured that "the best is yet to come". I have to believe that the best is on it's way! There is absolutely no other way to…
by Charles Jones | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
One of the good guys at Bastrop Federal Satellite Camp left on November 2nd, after serving an 18 month sentence. He had been a banker in his former life, was an excellent spades player and I liked him very much. He was the "barista" in the Chow Hall…