Choon Yong-11/17/2023-Finished Hemming Pants
11/17/2023 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 72 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]
John Dalaly-11/17/2023-Christianity and Buddha
As I draw closer to the day of my surrender, my heart and mind are filled with reflections on the sources of inspiration that have shaped my journey. While my faith as a devout Chaldean Catholic remains the bedrock of my existence, I’ve also sought wisdom from other corners of the world, including the teachings […]
Friday, November 17, 2023
Vision Beyond Bars: Crafting a Future After Incarceration In the silent solitude of a cell, where the world outside seems like a distant dream, the power of vision becomes a lifeline. After my arrest, officers locked me in a solitary cell. I remember looking through a narrow window and seeing the moon. I remember feeling […]
Choon Yong-11/16/2023-Good GED Tutoring
11/16/2023 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 68 degrees F. Started walking at 6:20 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Scott Donald Carper-11/16/2023
So I recently as I have given some interviews on my experience the question has come up as to how could I have possibly not known there was Meth in the car? It’s a fair question. As I tell my truth about what happened, I’m uncertain about what I can say to convince anyone of […]
Dana McIntyre-11/16/2023
Today is medical day, (2) MRIs on my back, a CT scan for my upcoming hip replacement, an EKG and blood work. In compliance with my plea agreement, I will sell my home to satisfy my responsibilities. The good news is that by the time of my surrender 90% of the restitution will be paid. I […]
Melinda Bixler-11/16/2023-No Joy in Pain
No Joy in Pain Today while working, I heard the code for Officer down across the walkie talkie. Every officer ran to support their fellow officer. Sadly, I heard inmates cheering and mocking the fact that an officer was down. I don’t care who you are, what your story is, or anything else, THIS situation […]
John Dalaly-11/16/2023-Extraordinary and Compelling
As the days draw closer to my upcoming surrender on November 30th, I find myself reflecting on the sources of inspiration that will guide me during this challenging journey ahead. The separation from my beloved daughters, Dina, Jenan, and Katrina, is a deep and painful wound in my heart. However, I am determined to transform […]
John Dalaly-11/16/2023
As my days shorten for my surrender to Hazelton camp to do my 28 months sentencing, I thank God for today. Today was a special day for me. I was at my religious silent retreat for twenty for hours. I have a spiritual guide to discuss faith, commitment and loyalty to God. I enjoyed the […]
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Unlocking Potential: The Journey from Incarceration to Innovation In the heart of every crisis lies a kernel of opportunity, a chance for reinvention and the birth of innovation. While climbing through 9,500 days in prisons of every security level I knew the world was changing. When I went to prison, the internet did not exist. […]
