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.
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...
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post, but I’ve got a few updates to share. Nothing earth-shattering, but some big personal milestones and a few moments worth remembering. First off, I got a visit from my mom, which was great. Unfortunately, the vending...
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...
This week felt a little slower than usual, which is kind of rare around here, but there were still a few funny moments and milestones worth sharing. One of the bigger incidents happened when staff found a whole stash of hooch—liquor—hidden in the front part of the...
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...
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 —...