by Charles Jones | Sep 11, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
To say the last few weeks have been overwhelming is an understatement. Often the events, people and impressions run together, but here are ten random observations so far. I may flesh out some of these in later posts. * I’ve been here long enough to hear some...
by Mark Bernstein | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
I was up early this morning because it was so hot in the bunks last night and I really couldn’t sleep, so right after our 5AM Head Count I went out on the track for a walk. Outside the weather had broken it was dark but the crescent morn was up and there were...
by Steve Metheny | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog, Steve Metheny
This blog is a departure from the norm because today is my 17th wedding anniversary and I am thousands of miles away in a Federal prison in Texas. If anyone thinks that being separated from your family and being locked in prison is the absolute worst, then I submit to...
by David Foley | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog, David Foley
One of the benefits of seemingly unlimited time here is that I have enjoyed getting to read a lot, something that I had forgotten the enjoyment of. I have just completed my 50th book since my arrival. I’m sincerely blessed with a great group of friends that have...
by Mark Bernstein | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
Beginning week number two her at Camp Fed Ft Dix and it is occurring to me that this place can teach so many lessons on so many levels. I think I’d like to speak about material things and what they mean and don’t mean. I have noticed how very little I...
by Mark Bernstein | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog, Mark Bernstein
First Week Review This has certainly been a very interesting week in my life, a complete learning experience, the lessons are striking and subtle, simple and profound and enlightening, all at the same time. One of the first lessons is possibly the profoundest, the...