Kevin Galetto-11/09/2023
I made a huge mistake in giving away that rock of a mattress for this dilapidated worn-out thing. Instead of sleeping on a rock, I slept on a whole pile of them! My back is killing me–again– only not so much my lower back, but now the upper back. I woke up at 3:30 AM […]
Choon Yong-11/09/2023-Started cutting pants
11/9/2023 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 65 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
John Dalaly-11/09/2023-Book of Job
Finding Strength in Adversity: Lessons from the Book of Job Today is November 9, 2023. As I continue my daily journal in anticipation of my surrender to the federal prison camp at Hazelton on November 30, I am drawn to a powerful source of inspiration and guidance—the Book of Job. Throughout my 71 years of […]
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Resilience of Frederick Douglass In the vast tapestry of human history, few stories shine as brightly as those of individuals who rise from the depths of adversity to illuminate the path for others. Such tales not only inspire but also teach us the true essence of resilience and the power of unwavering determination. One […]
Brijesh Goel-11/08/2023
The Power of Gratitude Today, I volunteered at a soup kitchen in Brooklyn, NY, where I spent the day cutting vegetables, preparing sandwiches, and washing dishes. It was an experience that filled me with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.As I stood amidst the bustling kitchen, surrounded by the sounds of chopping knives and clanging pots, […]
Kevin Galetto-11/08/2023
After lights out last night, I fell right to sleep and slept rather well. My back was killing me due to the rock I slept on. Lights came on at 6 AM, much to the dismay of the room full of disgruntled prisoners. Apparently lights used to go on at 7, but today was a […]
Choon Yong-11/08/2023-Hearing Test Cancelled Again
11/78/2023 Wednesday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up and 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 6:00 AM. Breakfast was […]
John Dalaly-11/08/2023-Creating Meaning
Today is November 8, 2023 and in just 22 days, I am set to embark on a journey that I never thought I’d take in my life—a 28-month sentence at the Hazelton federal prison camp. The path that led me here was littered with mistakes, but today, I choose to see it as an opportunity […]
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Unyielding Power of Preparation: Building Hope While I served my term in federal prison, some people would say every day felt like a year and every year felt like it passed in a day. We can feel more productive if we make plans if we prioritize our activities, and if we work toward daily […]
Charles Howard Jorenby-11/07/2023
I am starting my third week at FPC Duluth. Still in admissions and Orientation, but now there are a few guys who have started after me. We are still in lockdown at night, and I’m uncertain how long this will last. I have no doubt it’s all related to some of the contraband that was […]
