Im finally doing all those things that people tell you is good for your health--working, meditation, etc. Now, Im adding walks and drinking a lot of water to my daily routine. I wanna do everything I can to make sure Im as healthy as possible, mentally and physically. Plus, going for walks is great for … Continue reading jPay Message #350
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“Degenerate Woes”
Gambling is the one really degenerate facet of prison Ive yet to delve into more than a passing mention. From the choose-your-own-adventure viewpoint, the joint also functions as a shantytown casino where poker chips are old playing cards and antes are a soup each. There's a poker table in every big day room, where there's … Continue reading “Degenerate Woes”
jPay Message #333
My bunkie finally got his date from the parole board; he goes home next week. Im happy for him (although im uneasy about who may replace him). Hes been down since '03, I was in junior high. He's never seen a smartphone. I just let him know that it's a totally different world than the … Continue reading jPay Message #333
“No New Friends”
One of the things I get asked most frequently is: have you made many friends while locked up? Definitely, but its complicated, as Ill explain. Regardless, it's still lonely as hell, even as Im sharing a "cube"--a glorified cell-- with 7 other dudes. Lemme be 100 with you (which is the preamble of every con … Continue reading “No New Friends”
“Bunkie Love”
Basicaly since ive been down, Ive never had a good bunkie until the one I have now. Well, once before, a small, old and wrinkled Mexican guy maxing out on a DUI. My previous bunkie was a horrorshow, but the one Ive now is cool, old biker type, with the potbelly and the long hair … Continue reading “Bunkie Love”
Easy Trouble 