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”
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jPay Message #195
its sad how big a deal cable TV has become for me. I literally base my schedule off what's good on TV. I used to think less of people like this; not that I made fun of them, I jus thought they were lesser humans. Oh well, I guess we inevitably become like people we … Continue reading jPay Message #195
“Duality”
One thing about prison life is the suddenly revelatory nature of dreams. In fact, dreaming becomes so vivid that it becomes a sort of second life...i start to wonder if it's a truer reality than my daytime consciousness, which now feels abruptly evanescent. It's like what that Buddhist philosopher said: I dreamed I was a … Continue reading “Duality”
jPay Message #190
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
“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”
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