Brian Peter Zater-07/14/2024
In 13 days I will have served 24 years in federal prison. July 28, 2000. That’s when I was arrested for bank robbery charges. I was 23-years old. I was sentenced to a 50-year term. This up-and-coming September I’ll “celebrate” my 49th birthday. This time has not been wasted. When I first came to prison, […]
Fernando Cordova-07/13/2024
It is another day that I awaken with breath in my lungs and an appreciation for life. A new life that is wonderful. All I can think about is how I will accomplish my goals and continue to set new ones. I want to help people through my story in hopes that I can inspire […]
Tara Lynn Lee-07/13/2024-Personal mission statement
My Core Values:I live authentically, transparent,and brutally honest;even when it hurts or results in consequences. I live empathetically, recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. I live to show every person I come into contact with that “most people are good” despite past decisions. I want to be someone who puts more “amazing” back into grace by […]
Vincent Artur Taffe-07/13/2024
Vince’s Daily Journal – Day 11———————————– WHAT IS WRONG WITH US???? I’m writing this 45 minutes after the former president of this country and the GOP candidate for president next term survived an assassination attempt. In what universe is this acceptable behavior?? How can we possibly justify the hideously inflammatory rhetoric that is the lexicon […]
Choon Yong-07/13/2024-Saturday Book Report
7/13/2024 Saturday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 PM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 98 degrees F. Started walking at 6:05 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Justin Norcutt-07/12/2024
Journal Entry -July 8, through July 12, 2024 Schedule Overview: This week’s schedule began promptly at 6 AM each day, centered around the renovation project at the 4th Avenue Parking Garage. Our primary focus has been the implementation of a new layout and striping throughout the garage floors, with strict adherence to safety protocols including […]
Neil Stephany-07/12/2024
I went to my life skills class. Practiced being aware of emotions as they come up. Ran laps. Paid the notary and signed papers. Worked on my prep domestic violence course. Video visited with Kim. Then went to PEP/LWOP to facilitate. And taught root causes. Focusing on the false self we create that covers up […]
Robert Jesenik-07/12/2024-Journal #27
Saturday, July 6th Time to layout some goals as we kick off the second half of 2024! So for 9/30/24, my targets are: * run 2 laps in 8 minutes* 200 pushups/day* 100 sit-ups/day* Getting medical treatment or file compassionate release* filed my appeal* filed for Canadian Exchange Treaty* A Better Tomorrow letters sent to […]
William David Kragthorpe-07/12/2024
It has been a while since I have journaled, between taking 5 college classes, working, and then the continual program problems we have here, it is sometimes hard to find the time to write. This entry is going to be a little different than most of my other one’s, but I feel kind of passionate […]
Choon Yong-07/12/2024-Very Hot Day
7/12/2024 Friday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 109 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
