A Fever, a Blanket, and a Dose of Reality

I had planned to write a whole journal entry about my fitness routine—my goals, progress, and how I was starting to feel stronger every day. I had it outlined in my head: I’d just finished yoga class on Monday, followed by a tough ab workout and then a light 4-mile...

Contraband Chaos: A Commissary Catastrophe

My last entry was about a good day, fueled in part by commissary shopping. This one is the complete opposite. I’m in an FCI camp, which, unlike a traditional prison, lacks fences. Theoretically, we could walk out at any time. In fact, a public road runs close to...