by Charles Jones | Sep 29, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
There are essentially three broad categories of crimes which have put inmates at the Bastrop FSC--white collar, drugs, and immigration. The socio-economic, age, race, and educational background of each group fits well with what is portrayed on TV drama and...
by Charles Jones | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
One of the best kept secrets of Bastrop Federal Satellite Camp life is the answer to a simple question: What can I bring with me? I was told to bring a money order for the initial deposit to my commissary account. I was also told not to do this. I didn't, and instead...
by Charles Jones | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
An important part of my "incarceration plan" while here at Bastrop Federal Satellite Camp is to read. Upon arrival, I was glad to find one of the books on my reading list in the library. I'm going to write a report on each book that I read here, just like in high...
by Charles Jones | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
My very first impression of camp was not a sight or a sound--it was an unidentified flying smell. That first day I entered through the side door and walked by the Chow Hall where the smell is mysteriously created. I seem to be the only person here concerned about it...
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 stories...
by Charles Jones | Sep 6, 2015 | Blog, Charles Jones
Last Friday while in the middle of completing my blog and beginning my email list, I incorrectly entered one of the three numbers that are required for the Trulincs email system and was locked from the system. Like most people, I have a love/hate, mostly hate,...
