Darrah Jean Caprarelli-07/03/2024-Newsletter 12
I haven’t completed my bio yet, but I’d like to answer the question. For me to make it in prison means to take this experience and transcend myself into the best version of me that I can possibly be. It means to stop making excuses for myself and my past and really rewrite my story. […]
Douglas Jason Way-07/03/2024-DIY 7 HABITS
It has been months since I volunteered to be a core group member for the 7 Habits on the Inside program at the camp. We had an initial meeting with our instructors and then…nothing. During those months, the guys and I liked to make jokes at the expense of the staff about their clear lack […]
Fleming J Ivory-07/03/2024-Freedom Indeed MOP #8
Moment of Power #8Freedom Indeed John 8:36He that the son has made free, is free indeed…John 8:32And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free On July 4th, we will be celebrating liberty and independence here in the USA. I say to you, true freedom for any of us is when […]
Fernando Cordova-07/03/2024
It is another day of being blessed and getting closer to reaching another goal. I am awake to stay motivated and learn all I can. We must always remain focused on what life can be instead of complaining about what life could be.
Eduardo Ledesma-07/03/2024-Entry 6
Entry 6: Tendency To Judge I once read that humans have a tendency to form an impression of another within the first 10-30 seconds of an initial interaction, which is called the first impression. Curiously, I thought of the numerous factors that are taken into consideration when forming a first impression: facial expression, posture, eye […]
Anabel Valenzuela-07/03/2024
One of the resources I think I need to recalibrate to society upon release is a lesson on technology. Being in prison for almost 18 years I do not know much about new technology. Prior to prison I loved technology and getting all the new gadgets and latest phones. When I was out I had […]
Daniel Jason Harrington-07/03/2024
Today I am going down to finish the last touches on CLEAN SLATE. It is a program I have been working on getting the BOP to implement that involves cognitive behavioral classes combined with actual laser tattoo removal afterwards. This program is unique in that it not only removes the tattoos, but helps the men […]
Newsletter 14-Play Nice But Win
TL;DR In “Play Nice But Win,” Michael Dell shares his journey from founding Dell Technologies to becoming a global tech leader. I chose this book to learn from Dell’s resilience, innovative direct-to-consumer model, leadership evolution, and commitment to philanthropy. The book reinforced the importance of strategic planning, understanding customer needs, developing strong leadership, and giving […]
Celeste Monette Blair-07/02/2024-8 Dimensions of Wellness
And so we forge on, seeking out ways to implement change in a toxic environment.Fitness, gardens and home interior are the language I speak; in all of these things I have looked for creative solutionsto bring balance. How do we convince 128 women who are consistently bored, piqued only by drama, that true power and […]
Vincent Artur Taffe-07/02/2024
Vince’s Daily Journal – Day 4———————————- Tuesday are Catholic Mass days here at FCI Pekin. We’ve had the same priest for my entire stay here – Fr. Mike Andreic (forgive my spelling if it’s wrong, I’ve never seen them man’s name written down), and I’ve come to really appreciate how he takes on his pastoral […]
