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.
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 though...
Can't Hurt Me is an autobiography by David Goggins. He is known as the "fittest man in America." ChatGPT recommended this book to help me with my discipline. He begins his story by recounting his childhood with an abusive father. His father would regularly beat his...
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...
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...
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...
"Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" is the subtitle of the book, and it accurately describes its contents. When the outgoing yoga instructor left, he gave me a bunch of his belongings, including a few books, mainly dealing with yoga and running. This one...
The human subconscious is a powerful force, one that shouldn't be ignored. This is a short story about the power of mine, and how it led to a very unfortunate accident last night. Unfortunately, it requires a long backstory, something I've been avoiding: my brother,...
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...
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...
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...
Reading: from the beginning