Jail Journal

Explore my journey through incarceration with a unique collection of daily journals and in-depth book reports. Each entry offers a raw, personal perspective, transforming moments of confinement into reflections of growth and resilience.

BR: Full Throttle Heart by Frank Scalambrino

Chat GPT recommended this book as part of my philosophy section. Frank tries to explain some Nietzschean teachings in it. I was excited for this book since I liked the Beyond Good and Evil book I just read by Nietzsche. Sadly, I was disappointed. I did some background...

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80 Days and a Visit: Milestones and Mom

In prison, they tell you not to count the days. They say it only makes you dwell more on your release—and in turn, your lack of freedom. But anyone who knows me knows I love information and stats. So yeah, I count. That’s how I know yesterday was a good day: it marked...

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Celebrate Larry’s Birthday with Books

April 25 is Larry's birthday, and though this year finds him behind bars, we want to make it a meaningful one. His request? Books and/or book recommendations. Books that inspire, educate, and bring comfort. You can help by choosing a book from his reading list or...

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BR: Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche

As I continue my journey into philosophy, I had to include some Nietzsche. I've heard his name referenced a lot when discussing philosophy, so I started with Beyond Good and Evil because it was recommended by AI. A little background: Nietzsche was born in 1844 and...

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BR: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451 is a book I've heard a lot about and is frequently referenced in popular culture. I heard it was banned in schools for a while, though I'm not sure if that's true. Either way, I was very excited to read it. This book was sent to me by a friend/fellow...

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Shake Down: When Pizza Goes Wrong

My last journal entry was a brief thank you to my fans, friends, and family, not just because I appreciate their support, but also because not much had happened that week. That changed dramatically, just five minutes after I finished writing. Around 9:30 PM, inmates...

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Gratitude and Great Reads

This week has been focused on reading and running. My shoulder is still injured, limiting my activities. I've just finished Fahrenheit 451 and Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil. (Book reports coming soon!) Two vastly different books, but both excellent. I'm now about...

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