Sunday, November 5, 2023
The Odyssey of Life: Lessons in Perseverance and Preparation During my time in prison, I often turned to literature as a source of inspiration and guidance. Among the many works that left an indelible mark on me was Homer’s “Odyssey.” The epic tale of Odysseus’s ten-year journey back to his homeland after the fall of […]
Shane Andrew Smith-11/04/2023
Response to Call to Action for Shane A. Smith’s bio I’ve been working on self-advocacy for some time, ever since I arrived in prison over one and a half years ago. One of the goals I have is to be home before my son graduates from high school. Some would think there is no way […]
Kevin Galetto-11/04/2023
I woke up rather late today. Dennis was supposed to come by early this AM to go for amotorcycle ride, however; we didn’t make a time to meet. I woke up thinking that he pobably came byand left, but then thought again because Buggsie would be barking our of control if he were to come […]
Choon Yong-11/04/2023-Doris Visitation
11/4/2023 Saturday 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 is 82 degrees F. Started walking at 6:25 AM. Breakfast was served at 6:30 […]
William David Kragthorpe-11/04/2023
So often Michael Santos talks about having a support network of people that can influence our futures. I’m finding that that is absolutely true! I have to mention someone that has been so vital for helping me with so many things as I began this journey a little over a year ago, that person is […]
Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Power of Self-Advocacy: Leading from Within In the challenging environment of prison, and even upon reentry into society, one’s voice can often feel stifled. The barriers, both physical and societal, can seem insurmountable. Yet, amidst these challenges, we can empower ourselves by developing skills in self-advocacy. With this power, we build hope and confidence […]
John Dalaly-11/04/2023-Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude in Prison Every day we make a choice. We choose how we will live and whom we will serve. Anger or bitterness or envy can ruin our day, or we can choose to live in gratitude—even if we’re going to prison. I am counting the weeks until the time that I’ll […]
Choon Yong-11/03/2023-Shakedown and Mattress Changeout
11/3/2023 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 73 degrees F. Shakedown at the dormitory at 5:45 AM. Breakfast […]
Scott Donald Carper-11/03/20223
So like most places there are people here with more pull than others. Here at the Fresno halfway house there is one inmate who clearly runs this place (at least on our side). He’s actually super cool (scary also)….we didn’t speak the first couple weeks but then connected watching football when he listened to me […]
Kevin Galetto-11/03/2023
I woke up about three times last night to go to the bathroom. I didn’t have any Terazosin so myprostate was acting up. The Melatonin I took last night made me drowsy so I slept in a little this AM. Ihlagot up and Buggsie decided it was time to lick my face and wake me […]
