Dana McIntyre-12/19/2023
I have not heard back from BOP regarding my email request to be redesignated to Berlin, NH. Once the webinar from December 5th is posted, I will write to the judge using the format and guidance learned. There were some great points made and I hope to have a draft within the next week. I […]
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Vision to Victory: Strategies for Success After Incarceration The journey from incarceration to success is a path less traveled, filled with unique challenges and opportunities. My own story, from serving a 45-year sentence to becoming a contractor for the Bureau of Prisons, illustrates the power of strategic planning and execution. This article outlines the strategies […]
John Dalaly-12/19/2023-Diversity and Christmas
As the Christmas holiday season unfolds within the confines of Hazelton prison, I’m struck by the diversity of faiths and backgrounds that converge in this place. It’s a microcosm of the world outside, a melting pot of beliefs, experiences, and traditions. Here, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with people of Jewish, Muslim, Eastern faiths […]
Choon Yong-12/18/2023-
12/18/2023 Monday 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 63 Degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Monday, December 18, 2023
New Beginnings: Navigating the Path to Personal and Professional Growth In the journey of personal and professional development, the stories of those who have overcome significant challenges serve as powerful beacons of inspiration. One such story is that of Elon Musk, as chronicled in Ashlee Vance’s biography. Musk’s early days, marked by his move to […]
John Dalaly-12/18/2023-Chaldean Catholics
As I continue my journey through these days of reflection and growth during my time in the Hazelton prison camp, I find immense strength and solace in my faith and my connection to the Chaldean Catholic Church. Born in Iraq, my roots are deeply embedded in this ancient faith, which has played a significant role […]
Choon Yong-12/17/2023-Doris & Patches Visitation
12/17/2023 Sunday 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. Breakfast was served at 6:30 AM. Breakfast menu: […]
David M Kruchten-12/17/2023
Weekly Journal – Setting GoalsOne thing that has helped me get by in here and try to stay useful and forward thinking is creating goals. Shortly after arriving at Milan, I made a list of 10 goals I hoped to accomplish while I am here. I desperately want to be with my family, but since […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-12/17/2023
Perseverance ..boy did I need to hear that today. I am serving a 22-year drug sentence and I am at a camp where people come and go with sentences like 1 year and a day. It is very hard to deal with listening to people talk about going home after they have been here for […]
Sunday, December 17, 2023
The Power of Perseverance: Overcoming Obstacles After Prison Life after prison can be a journey filled with obstacles, but it is also a path paved with opportunities for growth, change, and perseverance. Sometimes, those obstacles don’t make sense to us. I’ll give you an example. If you’ve read my book: Earning Freedom: Conquering a 45-Year […]
