Small Things, Big Distractions

A lot of little things have been keeping my mind occupied this week. First up, I put some “prisoner innovation” to the test with an arts-and-crafts project. I needed a pillbox, since they don’t sell them here and I kept forgetting whether I’d taken my meds in the...

Labor Day, 10K, and 100 Days to Go

This Labor Day weekend had a little bit of everything—races, cinnamon rolls, countdown milestones, and a reminder that even when things go right, they still don’t go exactly how you want them to. On Sunday, I ran my 10K. Only four of us showed up, but I still gave it...

Rumors, Raids, and Resilience – A Wild Time in RDAP

It’s been a while since my last post, and a lot has happened here. First, my good friend Matt—who I’ve written about often—was taken to the SHU (the Special Housing Unit). Nobody knows the official reason, so all we have are rumors. The word is that someone called or...

Little Signs of the Finish Line

This week had a little bit of everything: laughs, setbacks, milestones, and one more reminder that the finish line is creeping closer. Let’s start with one of those “only in prison” moments. My buddy Matt — yeah, the one who burned himself making me a birthday pizza —...