Daniel Jason Harrington-05/31/2024
Here at Thomson, we just got off of a month lockdown. For circumstances unknown to us still, we had to deal with an environment that was difficult on many levels. First, we had gunners inside the units with live AR-15’s and sidearms…INSIDE the units, which is unheard of. Pointed at us every time we were […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-05/31/2024
What a complicated 2 weeks it has been. I have not been able to get around much, as about 10 days ago we were locked in early due to an incident on the compound. A few days later, another incident happened in another unit and for the safety and security of the compound we were […]
Friday, May 31, 2024
10-Success after Prison Justice-impacted people can use the Straight-A Guide as a framework to recalibrate through tough times, restoring confidence and strength along the way. The Straight-A Guide: The origins of the Straight-A Guide began after a conversation with my friend and mentor, Lee. He frequently visited during the final years I served. While we […]
Fernando Cordova-05/30/2024
Another awake with life and health. I am blessed and I am thankful for it. It has been a learning experience taking the new courses from LinkedIn on the edovo platform. They are very helpful. Just maintaining the positive attitude and reaching those small goals. Quote of the day: Recognize in a subtle way, that […]
Justin Norcutt-05/30/2024
Journal Entry for the Week of 5/27/2024 – 5/31/2024This week marks another significant step toward self-improvement and progressingtowards a positive and fulfilling life with my wonderful family, friends, and supporters.Since starting full-time at Speedy Striping on 5/17/2024, I have been immersing myselfin the road striping industry, learning everything from product application to theintricacies of the […]
Robert Jesenik-05/30/2024-Journal #21
Friday, May 24th Now that I’ve adjusted to no email until August 19, I will keep these journals manually and type once my email is back in August. If you’re reading this then you know I’m back!! I’ve decided not to appeal the Disciplinary Officer’s ruling, as I’m told the Warden never overrules him anyways. […]
Josue Rivera-05/30/2024
Today was an interesting day. It was also a day of pondering. Today, as an Overdose Street Outreach Recovery Coach, I came across an individual who received help too late. It’s sad knowing people leave family, friends, children, and loved ones behind with so much pain and regret, wondering if they could have helped. The […]
Choon Yong-05/30/2024
5/30/2024 Thursday 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 83 degrees F. Started walking at 5:50 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-05/30/2024
I have been thinking about your words on advocating and importance of networking. I was always thinking how can you network when you’re in prison. I have FINALLY made an effort to try out some of your ideas. I am writing a letter to the animal shelter across the street from the camp here at […]
Thursday, May 30, 2024
9-Success after Prison To change the criminal justice system, we need to create more alliances with like-minded people. Chapter 9 of Success after Prison reveals the path I took to build collaborations. San Francisco State University: Improving the outcomes of America’s criminal justice system would require a significant investment in advocacy. In my view, those […]
