Saturday, February 24, 2024
The Power of Book Reports One of the most transformative tools in our course, “Preparing for Success after Prison,” is the practice of writing book reports. Reading is a powerful way to expand one’s horizons, but the act of reflecting on and articulating what you’ve learned can solidify those gains and provide clarity on how […]
Choon Yong-02/23/2024-2 more inmates passed their GED
2/24/2024 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 62 degrees F. Started walking at 6:10 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Friday, February 23, 2024
Artificial Intelligence: The Future and Your Place in It The world outside prison walls is evolving at an unprecedented pace. One of the most significant drivers of this change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many in prison might have a vague idea about AI from movies or books, the real-world applications and implications are vast […]
Gary Williams-02/22/2024-KEEP A BOOK WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
This was a day that I think would have been challenging for everyone. I survived and learnedmore lessons in patience. The day started at 8am with my being called to report for chest x-ray. Apparently, every newperson here gets an x-ray. There were 6 of us called. We waited and waited. At 9am we were […]
Choon Yong-02/22/2024-31 days of closing the ring
2/22/2024 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 60 degrees F. Started walking at 6:10 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Sergio Mike Petroni-02/22/2024
When I see people go home from prison it gives me a good sense of hope. Knowing that one of these days will be my time to go home. That’s why I find it so important to continue to prepare for success after prison. The steps that I take now will impact the outcomes I […]
Christian D Shelton-02/22/2024
I have been concerned with my health and I am now taking a 5mg blood pressure pill that I don’t want to take but the doctor says I need, so I will develop a workout regimen that will help assist me in not having to take this pill and at the very least help lead […]
Richard J Timothy Barkema-02/22/2024-Completed Book
I Just finished another Book the name of it was Dying Of Embarrassment.
Phillip Wasserman-02/22/2024-Letters from Prison Number 2
Well, it’s the night before turn-in. I have to be required to turn in by 2 PM, but I was advised by the great people at White Collar to do it first thing in the morning because otherwise, I could be sitting with a huge group of people to process and in a holding cell […]
Josue Rivera
Another great day! Today I completed the Wellnes in Recovery Coaching training. This training covered why identifying stigmatizing language, affirming individuals and using strength based language is very important when supporting others. Great training for awareness when supporting others.
