Jeffrey Piecka-09/13/2023-New Brother
About 2 weeks ago, Michael Santos of Earning Freedom emailed me and advised that a new Prison Brother would be arriving at Thomson Federal Prison Camp on Sept. 12 and he was told by Michael Santos to look out for me. Last night around 7pm, I was informed by one of my closer Brothers that […]
Jessica Tubb-09/13/2023
Tubb. It’s my last name, and phonetically speaking this is no tomato tomottoe; but Tube is what I’ve come to answer to. Something as simple as the application of simple grade school grammar is beyond comprehension here at Aliceville. Every BOP location has its ups and downs; however, I find it increasingly difficult to find […]
DaRayl Davis-09/12/2023
Tuesday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Instead of pursuing tension-relieving activities, I will commit myself to goal-achieving activities. It takes a lot of energyto waste time. I choose to make the most of every moment and use each minute wisely. Quote of the Day:“I’ve only just a minute, sixty-seconds in it; forced upon me, can’t refuse it, […]
Melinda Bixler-09/12/2023-Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but the inspiration of others has helped me through the darkest times. When things are bad, it’s easy to notice all the little things that make a bad situation even worse. However, in reading or listening to the inspiring stories of others, I improve my skill of finding the good […]
Choon Yong-09/12/2023-ServSafe Manager Examination
9/12/2023 Tuesday 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 90 degrees F. Started walking at 6:20 AM. Breakfast was served […]
DaRayl Davis-09/11/2023
Monday, September 11, 2023 – FCI Milan is on Lockdown TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Big-picture thinking brings wholeness and maturity to a person’s thinking. It’s like making the frame of a picturebigger in the process expanding not only what you can see, but what you can do. I will cultivate the habit ofbig-picture thinking today. Quote […]
Melinda Bixler-09/11/2023-Doing Time
Doing Time: In here (prison) it feels overwhelming some days. The energy in this environment is unlike the world I previously knew. Here, kindness holds greater meaning and impact beyond the norm. A smile and the most basic manners mean so much. I’ve realized that saying please and thank you is less common than I’d […]
Choon Yong-09/11/2023-Relieved of Laundry Duties
Woke up at 5:20 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched to local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 97 degrees F. Breakfast was served at 6:15 AM Breakfast menu: Oatmeal, muffin and apple. Started walking […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-09/11/2023
Today I am happy to say they have finally posted something about your class. I am able to sign up for your Release preparation course !!!
Jarrett M James-09/11/2023
Good afternoon. I haven’t been journaling lately but I have still been striving for greatness. I had an unexpected attorney call on Friday, September 8. FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums) referred me to their lawyers to have them file my compassionate release motion when the newly amended law goes into effect on November 1. I […]