by Kevin Boardman | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
June 8, 2015 Orange is the New Black vs. Real Prison Certainly most people watch the made-for-NetFlix original series "Orange is the New Black" for entertainment, but I'm not alone having watched it for "training and education" purposes before…
by David Applegate | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
I Love Visits in Federal Prison! June 8, 2015 My husband Ken was here yesterday for a visit and he came up with our good friends Mike and Mark. Last Friday (the 5th) was Ken's birthday and they came up so we could celebrate. We have known Mike and…
by Justin Paperny | Jun 4, 2015 | Blog
June 4, 2015 Who needs a criminal defense attorney? While reading the New York Post this morning I read about some people in my community were who indicted for securities fraud. In fact, some of these guys are literally in my backyard. Steven…
by David Applegate | May 26, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
May 25, 2015 Holiday Weekend Roller Coaster at Taft Prison Camp Every time I think I have gone through the full range of emotions and I think I have it all under control, I am surprised by how I feel about something. I guess I just have to get used…
by Kevin Boardman | May 25, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
May 25, 2015 Progress Report From Federal Prison Goal #7: I will seek prison jobs that add value to my fellow prisoners or the community where I am confined, and I will minimize time spent doing routine tasks when possible. I entered prison with 7…
by Justin Paperny | May 24, 2015 | Blog
May 24, 2015 White-Collar Crime "But your journey was easier." "Why do you say that?" I asked this former physician and white-collar offender who continues to struggle since his release from prison. At least 20% of the people who reach out to me…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 22, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
May 22, 2015 Race, Religion, Politics in Prison In the real world, I was told it was always best to avoid discussing race, religion or politics at social and business gatherings. I followed that advice to avoid coming into unnecessary conflict with…
by David Applegate | May 15, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
May 15, 2015 Another Job Change at Taft Federal Prison Camp! Well actually a shift change but that is a really big deal to me. I had the morning utility job in the kitchen. That entailed emptying all the trash from breakfast and lunch and mopping…
by Justin Paperny | May 14, 2015 | Blog
May 14, 2015 Prison Advice with Lions of Liberty For those that have interest in listening to my thoughts on preparing for success from prison and prison reform, I attach a podcast video I filmed with Lions of Liberty . I met the folks at Lions of…
by Kevin Boardman | May 14, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
May 14, 2015 The Curse of Captivity In the morning you will say, "If only it were evening!" and in the evening you will say "If only it were morning!" The Bible Prison Sunrise...I climb down from the top bunk onto a metal folding chair at 6:00am.…