How Not To Pick Friends In Prison

When I was first came down, I flailed around and stuck out. I was white, thin, and ink free. I wanted to belong so I didn't exercise too much judgment in whom I hung around. The first dude to approach me asked if I wanted to play spades. I jumped at the chance. I wanted … Continue reading How Not To Pick Friends In Prison →

Shark Tank Pitch

Sometimes, I get million dollar business ideas just from watching TV. (I can't turn this brain off.) The movie "No Hard Feelings" served as inspiration. The story revolves around a ne'er-do-well, 30 something Jennifer Lawrence, who is hired by an ultra wealthy couple to seduce their geeky, awkward son and take his virginity before he … Continue reading Shark Tank Pitch →

“Freedom Prison Writers”

I'm teaching a creative writing class. Well, I've been helping out for 8 months, but this is the first time I'm the primary facilitator. The class includes very diverse demographic groups, of varying abilities. It's been a learning experience for myself as much as for them. I'm not always the most extroverted person, but I … Continue reading “Freedom Prison Writers” →

“Undercover Chomo“

Drew was going home in the morning, so my cubie and I compared notes. Drew told me the parole board had recommended drug rehab at Kpep as part of his parole conditions, because he had let slip that the parents of his girlfriend drank alcohol, and he was paroling to their house. Drew had often … Continue reading “Undercover Chomo“ →

Books I Read This Month March 2025

Consciousness Is All There Is - Dr. Tony NaderThe Illuminati Handbook - Magus IncognitoSpiritual Telepathy - Colleen MauroLetter to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke There's a reason for the spiritual slant to the stuff I've been reading. In my peer recovery class, we started talking about how what we do affects everyone, because … Continue reading Books I Read This Month March 2025 →