jPay Message #622

In this human garbage can, every social action can take on sinister overtones. Being rude is an implicit threat and a taunt. In the past, I never noticed line cutters, probably because adults don't normally have to wait in 15-30 minute lines multiple times per day. Now I entertain violent fantasies about anyone who cuts, … Continue reading jPay Message #622 →

jPay Message #516

In the movie "About Time" the main character inherits the ability to go back in time; every male in his family possesses this ability. His dad tells him how to use it and what the rules are--he's not able to use it to affect world events or get wildly rich. Too many adverse, unintended consequences. … Continue reading jPay Message #516 →

jPay Message #515

I got a job mowing the yard. As far as prison jobs, this is one of the better ones. The pay is still just a whopping .17 per hour. It's not about the money at this point, but something to do. I dunno if you know this, but I have a lot of free time … Continue reading jPay Message #515 →

jPay Message #510

I've been reading this book, "The Daily Stoic", for almost a month now, and even use the accompanying journal. The book has an entry for each day of the year, usually featuring a quote from an ancient Roman thinker along with commentary by the others; the journal poses a corresponding question for morning and evening … Continue reading jPay Message #510 →

jPay Message #506

Any time a female walks across the yard it's an event, like a sexy alien is suddenly in our presence. Everyone cranes their necks for a look, and half stop what they're doing to stare. In the weight pit, dude literally paused mid-rep to talk about what he'd do to "dat ass." He wasn't the … Continue reading jPay Message #506 →