by David Applegate | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
June 11, 2015 Not Like Federal Prison At All I was talking to my husband Kenny last night (I love saying that by the way) about this fantastic thunderstorm and subsequent amazing sunset we had yesterday. And he said, "you really should blog about…
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 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 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 David Applegate | May 5, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
May 5, 2015 Nancy Bloxham passed away on Saturday, May 2nd. Nancy was my husband Ken's older (by 16 years) sister. Nancy played a big role in raising Mr. Ken - as much or more than his parents. Kenny always called her his "Nanny" but I just called…
by David Applegate | May 1, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
May 1, 2015 Keys to Success in Federal Prison Camp I have received dozens of emails and letters from people telling me how amazed they are at how well I have adjusted to life here at the Taft Correctional Institution camp. And I do have to admit I…
by David Applegate | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
April 23, 2015 What's in my locker in Federal Prison? And now it's time to play that exciting new game show, "What's in my locker?" OK maybe it's not that exciting however a few people have written me asking how I could possibly fit everything I own…
by David Applegate | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
Happy Anniversary! April 13, 2015 Today is a joyous day for me for many reasons! Two years ago today, I married Ken Bertwell in Ogunquit, Maine with our dear friends Howard and Sherri as our witnesses. It was one of the most wonderful days of my…
by David Applegate | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
News Flash! April 2, 2015 Yesterday I was paged at 6:30 am to report to the chow hall (aka the kitchen) where I was informed that I had a new job starting immediately!It was no April Fools joke! I have been moved from the beverage bar to the…
by David Applegate | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate
March 30, 2015 My Story In my last blog post I wrote about my audition for Those Outspoken. Below is a draft of my "story" that I presented to the group. It is not the exact presentation I gave as I did not memorize this. Instead I developed an…