The days are short and the years are getting shorter. It's my seventh birthday in prison, but, otherwise, boring, routine, and uneventful like any other day, if a bit more depressing. I make a few calls in the morning. No one answers, but I don't take it personal. They have jobs to go to. It's … Continue reading “Birthday Trips”
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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
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
“Freedom Prison Writers”
I'm teaching a creative writing class. Well, I've been helping out for 8 months, but this is the first time I'm the primary facilitator. The class includes very diverse demographic groups, of varying abilities. It's been a learning experience for myself as much as for them. I'm not always the most extroverted person, but I … Continue reading “Freedom Prison Writers”
“Undercover Chomo“
Drew was going home in the morning, so my cubie and I compared notes. Drew told me the parole board had recommended drug rehab at Kpep as part of his parole conditions, because he had let slip that the parents of his girlfriend drank alcohol, and he was paroling to their house. Drew had often … Continue reading “Undercover Chomo“
Easy Trouble 