by David Bryson | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, David Bryson
Self Surrender, PART II So, there I was standing in the middle of the courtyard with no idea where to go next. After surveying the grounds I began to realize that there were about fifty or more guys meandering around. Some were on the sports courts,…
by Kevin Boardman | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
#4 Google. Print. Mail. The best case scenario is that your imprisoned friend or loved one might have access to a set of encyclopedias for research. In the prison where I am confined, we have an almost complete set of the 15th Edition of…
by David Bryson | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog, David Bryson
Self-surrendering to Federal Prison - Part 1 Well, after weeks of pensive waiting, the day finally came and I self-surrendered to Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp on Thursday. The weeks between my sentencing, back in May, and up through July 22 were…
by David Applegate | Jul 29, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
July 29, 2015 Goodbye and Good Luck - Off to RDAP! As I write this, my best friend here at the Taft camp - David K - is on a bus headed for the prison camp at Sheridan, Oregon where he will begin the Residential Drug Abuse program (RDAP). RDAP is a…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
July 27, 2015 Consequences (Ripple Effects) As I stated last week, I am going to address some of the ripple effects of my crime has caused over and above the obvious financial loss attributable to my actions. 1. Damage to the reputation of my…
by David Foley | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
Job Assignment at Taft Federal Prison Camp The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life" Jessica Hirsche. I was recently assigned my job at Taft Camp. I work the breakfast and lunch…
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…