It's 11:47 pm and im wondering where the day went. That's as good as it gets in here. Since so much of prison is routine (3 counts per day, the meals, activities available), it's best to schedule your days with a routine of your own to fill the extra time. This sameness, this Groundhog's Day … Continue reading jPay Message #192
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“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”
“Rocky III”
For a excruciating day and a half last week, the power was out, so no TVs or fans worked and ever, except in the CO's office. There was nothing to do, the unit was a sweat box, and everyone was at each other's throat. Three fights erupted over that brief period. I was one of … Continue reading “Rocky III”
jPay Message #145
it's been two months since I've moved to h-unit and it's a vast improvement over C. along with d, those two units were known as the jungle. They were so bad that it wasn't uncommon for someone coming from another unit to lock up* instead of bunk down in those units. moreover I'm in the … Continue reading jPay Message #145
jPay Message #144
Most of the time, the days and weeks pass by in a blur with nary a thought for the outside world. But damn, the first few nice days of the year do it to me every time. Walking the yard in a T-shirt and shorts I can't get my mind off my family and friends … Continue reading jPay Message #144