As the years slide by, I forget the petty slights, the adolescent dramas, the tawdry duplicity behind so many personal rifts. At the time, I clung to protecting my ego, called it "sticking to my principles", and ended up lonelier for the trouble. But as my sentence winds down, and I am indeed lonelier--me writing … Continue reading Midline Lifeline Goals
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“Small Mundane Joys “
I start each month poring thru the Channel Guide. It's the ghetto version of the TV Guide. On the subscription card insert, there's a spot to put your inmate number and facility name. Finding something good to watch among the constant stream of inane bullshit requires diligence. Cable TV is 30% reruns, 30% movies, 25% … Continue reading “Small Mundane Joys “
Books I Read This Month May2025
Jung's Seminar on Nietzsche's Zarathustra - ed. James L. JarretHow We Trade Options - Jon & Pete NajarianTales of Dune - Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson I've been watching a lot of CNBC lately. Although I harbor some moral reservations about aspects of Wall Street, like high-frequency trading, rampant speculation, and day trading, it's … Continue reading Books I Read This Month May2025
“Prison Channel Static”
The prison movie channel is supposed to air new content every couple days. It rarely adheres to that standard. All the movies, TV shows, and necessary licenses are paid for by the Prisoner Benefit Fund, which is funded by taxing every prisoner purchase 15%, from commissary to TVs to sweatpants. Last fiscal year, the PBF … Continue reading “Prison Channel Static”
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
Easy Trouble 