Patent it Now
Patent it Now 2/25/16 I’ve constantly had ideas for new designs, new software and improvements for existing devices. I recently saw an app for smart phones that mimics a device that I prototyped in 1994. With ideas being something that anyone can have, it’s essential...
299 TO GO!
299 TO GO! 2/17/16 Well, the halfway point of this leg of my journey is almost here. Today marks a happy milestone only 299 days to go before I am released to a Halfway House. It’s an interesting paradox of time in as much as it seems like I just got here, and at the...
TRUMP IS BRILLIANT
TRUMP IS BRILLIANT 2/5/16 Love him or hate him, and chances are it’s one or the other, you have to admire Donald Trump’s absolute control of the media. Trump has spent substantially less than any other candidate during his campaign for the Presidency, while enjoying...
Seven Months Down
Seven Months Down 2/1/16 February is here! I’ve completed seven months here. It has been an incredible journey so far. I’ve continued to improve my health, now down over ninety pounds since my arrival. My blood pressure has normalized as well. My heart rate has...
DJ
DJ 1/12/16 I was afforded the opportunity to DJ the camp this past weekend. Every so often we are allowed to set up sound equipment on the yard, and various bands play for everyone throughout the day. I was given a ninety minute slot. With a couple of borrowed JP4...
Coming Home
Coming Home 12/29/15 I'm coming home in less than a year! I received my release date today, December 16th, 2016. I will initially be released to a halfway house and then transition to home confinement. I'm extremely excited as journey is almost over. I'm looking...
Prison Reform
Prison Reform 12/9/15 There has been a lot of talk about prison reform lately. Both the house and senate have bills that have made it out of committee. While drug cases seem to be the primary focus, there is some hope for impact on white collar offenders as well. Many...
Health and Hydration
I have had the fortunate situation of meeting a mentor here that has been running a wellness center for years. He has taken the time to help me with my overall health, working on the essentials of nutrition, hydration, fitness and breathing. What has been amazing is...
THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING It is the time of year when the days are getting shorter, and the air colder. With this year’s Thanksgiving I want to take a moment and reflect on all that I am thankful for. Certainly this year has been the most difficult and trying of my life, but I...
The Lost Art of Handwriting
The Lost Art of Handwriting It is ironic that I am writing this Blog using paper and pencil. Blogging is a great invention of the digital era allowing people like me to post for the entire world to see. I will be the first person to admit that my handwriting is...