by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
A DAY AT PENSACOLA FEDERAL PRISON CAMP I have only been at Pensacola Federal Prison Camp for three weeks. I have not yet settled into a routine. To me, a routine is essential to help the prison time pass as quickly as possible and to maintain my…
by Kenneth Flaska | Jun 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
The First Two Weeks in Pensacola. Transferring to a new prison is like moving to a new city where you do not know anyone. My response to the situation has been to lay back and observe my new surroundings and the people who inhabit it. I causally…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 29, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Memorial Day in Pensacola. I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend. It was always the kickoff to summer in my old hometown in Michigan. I just finished my first full week in Pensacola and I am getting acclimated to the compound.…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 24, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
THE GRASS IS GREENER? Throughout my life, I tended to think the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. I suspect this thinking pattern was based upon my lack of gratitude for what I already had. I spent an inordinate amount of time…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 21, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
LEG 2-DIESEL THERAPY IN FEDERAL PRISON On Tuesday evening the corrections officer informed me that I would be leaving Tallahassee for Pensacola very early on Wednesday morning. I was thrilled to be leaving the hold-over facility. The corrections…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 14, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
TENSION IN THE AIR IN FEDERAL PRISON The anxiety level at this institution is quite high. As I said, many federal prisoners are awaiting trial and/or sentencing which is a very stressful time. These prisoners have been denied or cannot make bond…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 12, 2016 | Kenneth Flaska
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK IN FEDERAL PRISON I am now wearing a stylish orange jumpsuit, orange shorts and orange underwear. I do not look good in orange. I am still at the holdover facility in Tallahassee. I was instructed to work in the kitchen. This…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 7, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
Traveling in Style (BOP Style) My first day of travel was uncomfortable. It started at 4:30 a.m. in Jesup. The Corrections Officer woke Me up and told me to be ready in 15 minutes. I was ready in 10 minutes. He came back an hour later. We were moved…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
GETTING READY TO MOVE! I remember receiving and sending cards announcing "WE HAVE MOVED". They contained all of the relevant information about the move and had some cute little drawing or photograph related to your new residence. Well, I have…
by Kenneth Flaska | May 2, 2016 | Blog, Kenneth Flaska
This Week in Jesup. The last thing my friend at CNBC asked Me about were my attempts to transfer to a minimum security institution. His question came at an opportune time. I just received notice that I will be transferring to Pensacola Federal…