by Larry | Mar 21, 2025 | Journal Entry
I usually try to have a theme or single subject for my journal entries, but that’s becoming cumbersome. So, this one is just a collection of updates on my life and some prison gossip. My daily routine is pretty consistent. My yoga classes are going well, even...
by Larry | Mar 19, 2025 | Book Report
Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet born in 1265. The Inferno is an epic poem written in 1310. It tells the story of Dante himself being taken on a guided tour of Hell in the year 1300. The Inferno is the first part of a trilogy; the other two are The Purgatorio...
by Larry | Mar 16, 2025 | Journal Entry
Time in prison drips like molasses through an hourglass. I’ve found ways to speed it up, though. Working out is number one, but your body can only handle so much. Rest days, especially weekends, drag on. Reading helps, but it depends on the material. My book...
by Larry | Mar 11, 2025 | Journal Entry
No one truly wants to “fit in” with the general prison population, but everyone craves a sense of belonging among their peers. Six weeks in, I’m starting to find my place. I’ve met some good people who share my values. We believe in making the...
by Larry | Mar 7, 2025 | Journal Entry
Two unique aspects of prison life are money/spending management and ingenuity. I want to share how both are impacting me right now. Commissary is a big part of life here at camp. With a $180 spending limit and two weeks between shopping days, I have to strategize...