by David Applegate | Jan 28, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
January 28, 2015 Tan is the New Orange? First a few admin items: It appears that only two of my first four blog posts were emailed out to everyone. If you want to see all of them, please go to http://etikall.wpengine.com/david-applegate and scroll down! A shout out to...
by Kenneth Flaska | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Recidivism Rates I was talking with some guys in my unit the other day about why the recidivism rate is so high for Federal prisoners. One of the guys (we will call him Bruce) is a banker serving 33 months for bank fraud. The other guy (we will call him Tim) is a...
by Kenneth Flaska | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
January 27, 2015 Rumors in Federal Prison Rumors circulate around the prison compound on a regular basis. Most originate out of the law library where the “Jailhouse Lawyers” will announce that a particular inmate has won an appeal or that sentencing reform...
by John Sims | Jan 24, 2015 | Blog, John Sims
IMAGINE My dearest family, friends and followers, I know that many of you are wondering what it’s like in prison and what I’m experiencing on a day-to-day basis. My success here depends on keeping a positive attitude and adhering to BOP Rules &...
by David Applegate | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Finding Joy in a New World Jan. 23 2015 One of the best coping mechanisms you can have in life is the ability to find joy in whatever life situation you find yourself in. I have always been pretty good at applying this in my life, and so far, it is serving me...
by Kenneth Flaska | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Lessons For Children From Federal Prison When you commit a crime and go to Prison you have many regrets. You also have plenty of time to reflect on those regrets. The fundamental regrets regarding your family, your friends, your former colleagues and your former...
