Since basically none of my friends have ever been locked up or even known someone besides me that had been, they are very intrigued by what prison is like, and if the stereotypes are true. "Dropping the soap" is a recurring inquiry. Hopefully, it stems from a morbid fascination, nor worry. I know because of … Continue reading jPay Message #190
Category: Addiction
“Dirty Laundry”
no one told me that you can't just turn your clothes in on laundry day and expect them to get clean. I didn't find that out until 6 months into my bit. It was finally warm enough to wear the shorts and white t-shirt provided by the state, instead of the blue prison uniform I … Continue reading “Dirty Laundry”
Books I read this summer
The Common Reader - Virginia WoolfThe Big Short - Michael LewisComing of Age in the Milky Way - Timothy FerrisThe Wonder Bread Summer - Jessica Anya BlauThe Financial Lives of the Poets - Jess WalterCitizen Vince - Jess WalterThe Zero - Jess WalterBeloved - Toni MorrisonChina Rich Girlfriend - Kevin KwanGilead - Marilynne RobinsonBeautiful Ruins … Continue reading Books I read this summer
“A Cautionary Tale”
On my fifth day of prison, I hear my bunk number announced over the loudspeaker. I'm informed someone's here to see me, and told to change into my blues and head to the control center. My mind races with guesses of who my visitors were, making me nearly giddy with anticipation. My stomach plummets when … Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale”
“Rocky III”
For a excruciating day and a half last week, the power was out, so no TVs or fans worked and ever, except in the CO's office. There was nothing to do, the unit was a sweat box, and everyone was at each other's throat. Three fights erupted over that brief period. I was one of … Continue reading “Rocky III”
Easy Trouble 