Jody Lynn Hughlette-10/13/2023

Wiser with age boy is that the truth. As I do my two decades of incarceration I often wonder what on earth am i going to do when the system spits me out at age 60. What kinds of jobs will be available for me. I do not know so today I will ask …research […]

David M Kruchten-10/13/2023-Rehabilitation

Weekly Journal – RehabilitationA major focus of mine since getting to Milan has been on rehabilitation and lowering any chance of recidivism. One of the major ways of doing this is through programming and treatment. I’ve already written a little about my efforts for programming, but I wanted to write more about my current goals.One […]

DaRayl Davis-10/13/2023

Friday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:*************************************Your dream is a sprouting creation that needs desire and support to develop to full maturity. The key to transforming you life is to keep your mind and heart on your dream. Today, I will say yes to my dreams, changing my life in the process. Quote of the Day:*********************“Dream lofty […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-10/12/2023

My grandmother is such a beautiful woman inside and out. She fills my heart with love, especially when I feel down. We never had a relationship before my incarceration, which was neither of our faults. This experience not only brought us closer but made us both stronger people individually, the start of a beautiful relationship. […]

Choon Yong-10/12/2023

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 76 degrees F. Started walking at 6:05 AM. Breakfast was served at 6:15 AM. Breakfast menu: cereal, […]

Jody Lynn Hughlette-10/12/2023

Today I am focusing on staying positive. Camps need to rethink how they are ran. We get here and sit and do nothing . I always thought we would be able to get jobs in the community. So instead of complaining about it and hoping for reform. I am being proactive and writing to a […]

Darayl Davis-10/12/2023

Thursday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Most time spent worrying is wasted. If you spend time worrying, you will accomplish little. I can’t change the past, and I won’t worry about the future. I will seize the day. Quote of the Day:*********************“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-10/11/2023

I signed my papers to start Resolve, the trauma program, next week. I’m a little nervous, given one of my biggest fears is public speaking and we sit in a circle and publicly speak about our traumatic experiences. Knowing it will be good for me, there’s eagerness and excitement to take this step in my […]

Choon Yong-10/11/2023-Reading new book on Split

10/11/2023 Wednesday 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 6:15 AM. Breakfast was served […]

DaRayl Davis-10/11/2023

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Focus on the positive. Look at your surroundings and notice all there is to appreciate. Start with an attitude ofgratitude. Give thanks for the things you have and don’t worry about the things that you don’t have. Focus on thepositive aspects of your life. Quote of the Day:Happiness […]