Saturday, November 11, 2023
Writing Through Adversity: The Unyielding Spirit of Resilience Introduction:In the darkest hours, when hope seems elusive, and the weight of adversity feels insurmountable, there are those who rise, wielding the power of the pen to carve a path of light. From the confines of a prison cell to the hidden corners of an attic, history […]
Kevin Galetto-11/10/23
Today is considered a holiday. There were lots of outdoor activities planned; however, I did not participate. I was very sore from playing 2 games of softball yesterday. JP, my next-door neighbor, gave me some aspirin to ease the pain. A couple of days ago, there were 2 or 3 guys trying to find me […]
Choon Yong-11/10/2023-Veteran’s Day
11/10/2023 Friday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:50 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 64 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Scott Donald Carper-11/10/2023
I have learned a lot from this experience. Terrible experiences can teach us resilience, empathy, and the importance of perspective. They often provide opportunities for personal growth, helping us develop strength and coping mechanisms. These lessons can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, fostering a greater appreciation for life and its challenges. Although Prison […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-11/10/2023
Persistence …well I must say I do have that. Today I will remain steadfast on my endeavor to get the dog program here at Camp Pekin. Everyday I write or speak to someone on staff about when the program will be available. Sometimes I see staff turn and start to walk the other way when […]
John Dalaly-11/10/2023-Journey of Faith
Embracing Adversity: A Journey of Faith and Inspiration As I draw nearer to the day of my surrender to the federal prison camp at Hazelton, which is now just 20 days away, I find myself reflecting on the wisdom and inspiration I’ve gleaned from leaders who have profoundly impacted my life. Today, I’m reminded of […]
Friday, November 10, 2023
The Power of Persistence: Lessons from “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Og Mandino Introduction:In the vast realm of literature on sales and personal development, Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” stands out as a beacon of wisdom. When I went through prison, I understood that I would need messages like his […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-11/09/2023
Today I am focusing on staying positive and moving forward. I was met with some resistance yesterday about the PAWS class I am wanting to offer. I am still going to continue putting the curriculum together. Sometimes we meet bumps in the road and this is what I think this is not a roadblock just […]
Estevan Baquera-11/09/2023
Today, I woke up at 5:30 am. I did my morning routine, then we unlocked at 6:15am and I went to breakfast. Work call was at 7:30am and I went to work. Today I started my “canine” truck which is a police car thats built to hold a police canine. It is one of the […]
Scott Donald Carper-11/09/2023
It’s a fascinating how often we think being clever can circumvent consequences. However, it’s important to remember that true intelligence lies in making ethical and responsible choices, even when it may seem tempting to take shortcuts. There have been so many Instances where I wasn’t worried about things going sideways because I knew I would […]
