by David Bryson | Aug 8, 2015 | Blog, David Bryson
I Remember Why I Loved the Mid Watch Years ago, as a young naval officer stationed onboard a frigate, I spent the better part of three years patrolling in circles around the southern Caribbean searching for drug traffickers. I was a deck officer and spent much of my...
by Kevin Boardman | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog, Kevin Boardman
#4 Google. Print. Mail. The best case scenario is that your imprisoned friend or loved one might have access to a set of encyclopedias for research. In the prison where I am confined, we have an almost complete set of the 15th Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica...
by David Bryson | Aug 1, 2015 | Blog, David Bryson
Self-surrendering to Federal Prison – Part 1 Well, after weeks of pensive waiting, the day finally came and I self-surrendered to Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp on Thursday. The weeks between my sentencing, back in May, and up through July 22 were filled with...
by Roxanne Jackson | Jul 26, 2015 | Blog, Roxanne Jackson
July 26, 2015 Getting Adjusted In Federal Prison I have been here for 5 days now. The first day was a little tense. New place, new faces and new rules to learn. I live on the second floor and share a 4 bunk room with only one other bunky. She is a wonderful helpful...
by Leigh Sprague | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog, Leigh Sprague
July 22, 2015 Too Much Time in Federal Prison This morning I woke up, worked on my book, wrote in my diary, walked the track, practiced yoga, helped an inmate prepare a motion to expunge an old DUI, ate breakfast, read a magazine, practiced guitar, talked with my kids...