Fernando Cordova-05/13/2025

Another day has come upon me and I wonder what I will learn today. I know that once I am back in society I have to take each day slow. Take each day and complete one task/goal. As long as I make progress and goals are being accomplished then I will be content. I know […]

Leonard Brown-05/13/2025

Tuesday 5/13/25 ISLAM I have memorized Kafirun Surah 109 of the Qur’an. Now all I have to do is memorize Surah 87 Al- A’la. It is 19 verses. Difficult but possible. Once I have 87 memorized I can properly execute my night prayers. Waking up in the last half of the night for 30 minutes […]

Carolynne Noffsinger-05/13/2025

Woke up this morning to see that yep, I am still in prison. Sometimes the dreams I have here are so vivid that I am disoriented and then disappointed this wasn’t all a bad dream. Today is one of those days. The reality of residing in a prison is unlike anything I have ever experienced […]

M.E. Lluberes-05/13/2025-The Kid, The Snake & The Release Plan

Costa Rica late 1970’s. To the East of San Jose is a district called Montes de Oca. I am not from there, but that is where we boarded with a local family while our father traveled on missionary work. My favorite pastime as a curious teenager was hiking to the foot of the Irazu Volcano […]

Michael Santos-Prepare for Loss

Loss is an inevitable part of life. It can come in different forms—a loved one, a job, freedom, or even the loss of a dream. What matters is how we confront it, how we learn from it, and how we grow stronger. One blessing that came from navigating a 45-year prison term was that I […]

Fernando Cordova-05/12/2025

It is such a great feeling to know that you can communicate with someone and not be judged or feel ashamed about the things you say. I am grateful for the relationship I have built with my wife and how I can trust her with all my inner feelings. Things that I had never told […]

The Rhino-05/12/2025

Mentor Moment.. I have been a “Life Performance Coach” for over (ten) years… ironically I rarely tend to mention it unless I am asked specifically, however I guess people can sense it… I also would not consider myself an expert in relationship coaching, however I am often asked my opinion/requested for advice regarding relationships… I […]

Justin Norcutt-05/12/2025

Journal Entry – Justin Norcutt  Week of May 12–16  Monday, May 12 – Maricopa, AZ  I started the day at 5:30 AM to assist with the longline restriping project at Villages Parkway and Sorrento. I worked alongside Sean, Anthony, and Gary. We made efficient progress on the longline paint application and ensured all safety and […]