Prison Glossary

What I've done here is compile a list of prison vernacular in addition to some common idiomatic expressions. This list is by no means exhaustive or definitive, and I'll periodically update it as I recall terms and sayings. I've tried to send some version of this post multiple times, but the prison admin has censored … Continue reading Prison Glossary →

jPay Message #211

I've mentioned before how the social conditions of prison incentivize the adoption of extremist religious positions: chomos become Bible thumpers, ex-crack heads turn into black supremacist Muslims, certain whites join the Odinists. As much as I've tried to go back to church, I quickly lapsed after a couple months. It just felt insincere; incarcerated convicts … Continue reading jPay Message #211 →

“A Brief History of the Fentanyl Epidemic”

I've hesitated to write this post on fentanyl for awhile now for a few reasons. For starters, I didn't want to seem to be abjuring responsibility for the events that led to my prison sentence. What happened was tragic, and I admittedly played a role in what transpired, however well-intentioned and unthinking. If I'm being … Continue reading “A Brief History of the Fentanyl Epidemic” →

jPay Message #196

The convict code almost requires a blithe indifference to any calendar. Counting days can drive a man insane; 6 months to the door is generally considered the appropriate time to start thinking about release. Even so, I can't help making mental notes in regards to important milestones: In four days Ill have officially made it … Continue reading jPay Message #196 →

“Release Date Reveries”

Considering my out-date remains a whole 'nother presidential election away, it's important for me to discipline my mind enough so I don't drift off into or get lost in daydreams about getting out of the joint. Of course, I've some big, specific plans--and some smaller, vaguer ideas--of how I want the rest of my life … Continue reading “Release Date Reveries” →