I'm taking attendance for the creative writing class I'm teaching. I notice we're a person short. "Where's Preacher?" I ask Cliff. They lock in the same unit, and are always seen together. "Ehh, he had to lock up." "What happened? He didn't strike me as a dope fiend." "He wasn't. These..." I can tell he … Continue reading “Ghetto Robespierre”
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Donations can now be accepted .
Over the years, many people have inquired about contributing to Brendan’s commissary. If you’d like to help with his prison expenses, you can now make a donation directly from the main page using the donation form at the bottom. I’ll ensure Brendan receives the receipt and donor’s name so he can personally send a letter … Continue reading Donations can now be accepted .
jpay Message #733
It's been five years. The time doesn't get easier, just more familiar. The covid years were the easiest, because what was I really missing? There are still bad days, though, just never as bad as others. My bad days are feeling sorry for myself and missing family and friends. Yesterday, dawg in the back hall … Continue reading jpay Message #733
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“Everything’s illegal”
From the pockets sewn into your pants to the remote in your TV to the cardboard battery pack for your trimmers, everything is against the rules. The markers, highlighters, and colored pens you bought at one joint are contraband at the next. There are so many rules, some rule-breaking has to be tolerated. You couldn't … Continue reading “Everything’s illegal”