jPay Message #677

The holidays are depressing as hell. Major FOMO. Labor Day is one of the most tolerable. I recall 3 day weekends, not family gatherings or events with friends. The meal is the second best tray all year, only behind the Thanksgiving one. It's a double cheeseburger with condiment packets, onions, and tomatoes, which is as … Continue reading jPay Message #677 →

“Everyone Is A Moron Except For Me”

“I'm gettin' outta here," my bunkie tells me. "And it's all legal." "Phew. I thought you were gonna go all Shawshank." He laughs. "Naw, it ain't nothing like that. It's full-proof. They gotta lemme out." I think he meant but foolproof, but don't get caught up in the malapropism. I'm curious now. "Oh yeah, what's … Continue reading “Everyone Is A Moron Except For Me” →

Books I Read This Month (July 2024)

Books I Read This Month - July 2024 The Thanatos Syndrome - Walker PercyHer Fearful Symmetry - Audrey Niffenegger Anytime you hear about 20th century Catholic writers, Walker Percy inevitably comes up. He is the most notable Catholic writer post-Vatican 2. Although he's personally religious, this novel is not didactic or preachy, but it is … Continue reading Books I Read This Month (July 2024) →

jPay #660

I've been writing this blog for 5 years. I'm starting to run out of new things to say. There's only so many ways to say the same things over and over again. Today, I exercised, read, wrote, and stayed outta the bullshit. Speaking of bullshit, I wish I had as much creativity as these guys … Continue reading jPay #660 →

“How to stay sane during election year “

Despite being stripped of our voting rights, inmates remain attuned to national politics. Celibacy turns everyone into an ideologue. there's only a few outlets for our energy as it is, and arguing about politics is one of them. I try to refrain from engaging. Arguing is counterproductive. No one persuades another by attacking their position. … Continue reading “How to stay sane during election year “ →