by Larry | Oct 13, 2025 | Journal Entry
This week brought some really disappointing news. It looks like my release date is being pushed back — possibly past Christmas. Nothing’s official yet, but everything’s up in the air, and I’ve been angry and frustrated all week. It’s a long and complicated story, but...
by Larry | Oct 12, 2025 | Book Report
I just finished reading The Catcher in the Rye, and it was definitely an interesting experience. Unlike most novels, it doesn’t really have a traditional climax or story arc. Instead, it feels like being inside the mind of Holden Caulfield, a young man trying to deal...
by Larry | Oct 7, 2025 | Journal Entry
Well, I finally did it — I completed one of the hardest goals I set for myself in prison: I ran a half-marathon.13.1 miles… actually, 13.2 for good measure. Before I came here, the farthest I had ever run was about 4.5 miles — and honestly, I never wanted to go...
by Larry | Oct 4, 2025 | Book Report
I read the Sparks and Oaks version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, which includes both the original Shakespearean English and a modern English translation side by side. Having both versions made it much easier to follow, and it was a fast, entertaining read....
by Larry | Oct 3, 2025 | Journal Entry
This past week felt like a one-way trip to the SHU (the “hole”) for a lot of guys. It started last weekend during visitation. One guy had his girlfriend sneak in contraband, but in the middle of the handoff, he dropped a bottle of vape oil. Total rookie mistake. The...
