by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 28, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
This Week in Jesup Those of you in Michigan are enjoining the last few weeks of summer. I have fond memories of warm summer days and nights on Lake St. Clair. The water always had a positive effect on Me. The only water around Me is the afternoon…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 20, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Email from a Friend in Federal Prison I need empathy to understand the feelings of the people I have hurt by committing my crime. Empathy is the ability to place yourself in the shoes of another and feel what they are feeling. I was able to do this…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 12, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Irrational? When someone acts in a foolish manner (commits a crime), they have acted in a irrational fashion. Irrational is defined as "lacking the power to reason; meaningless, unreasonable". Irrational thoughts lead to irrational acts. I have…
by Kenneth Flaska | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Pleasant Thoughts From Federal Prison I could not sleep the other night. Instead of laying there worrying about everything, I thought about something nice-the first time I saw my wife! It was a sunny summer morning at the Chrystal Mountain Golf…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
July 27, 2015 Consequences (Ripple Effects) As I stated last week, I am going to address some of the ripple effects of my crime has caused over and above the obvious financial loss attributable to my actions. 1. Damage to the reputation of my…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jul 4, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
July 4, 2015 My first 4th of July in prison My first 4th of July in prison. A special meal, extra movies, a basketball tournament and popcorn. The special activities do little to mask the apathetic mood of the compound. Holidays are always difficult…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
My Week In Jesup Prison July is almost here. Another month down. A very important event for a prisoner. Last week was much like any other week in prison. It is very hot down here (high 90's).The recreation yard has been closed most days because the…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 20, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
June 20, 2015 Father's Day in Federal Prison This is my first Father's Day in prison. Special days like this cause Me to reflect on how I enjoyed these days in the past. For a number of years, my family did the same thing on father's Day. We loaded…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 18, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
June 18, 2015 Good Day in Federal Prison Today was a good day in Federal Prison. I received a letter from one of my oldest son's (deceased) best friends. This young man has a special place in my heart because in addition to being a close friend to…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
June 15, 2015 Three Years This is the third anniversary of the worst day of my life. This is the anniversary of the death of my oldest son. He was bright, handsome and had a big heart. I miss him every single day. I should be at St. Paul's Catholic…