Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship: Starting Fresh After Release Some people see prison as a dead end. Those of us who experienced free room and board, courtesy of the government, should collaborate in ways to disrupt such perspectives. Regardless of what bad decisions we’ve made in the past, we can always work toward making better decisions. Such […]
Eric Kursim-12/12/2023
Woke up this morning after a very restless night with a pounding headache. Maybe stress or maybe just allergies. Had some coffee and hung out with my ex-spouse, who has allowed me to stay with her while awaiting sentencing/incarceration. Trying to clear my head so I can finish my notes for my allocution. Waiting for […]
Choon Yong-12/12/2023-Medicare Restored
12/12/2023 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 55 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Dana McIntyre-12/12/2023
I had an opportunity to review in detail the First Step Act official resource guide. There are several programs and classes I’m interested in and will have a list of my requests when I surrender. The lions’ share of what is offered does not apply and would be minimally useful to me as an individual. […]
John Dalaly-12/12/2023-Hope and Resilience
As I navigate life within the confines of this federal prison camp, I can’t help but observe the struggles and challenges faced by my fellow inmates. The weight of their past mistakes, the separation from loved ones, and the daunting uncertainty of the future often cast a shadow over their spirits. Yet, amid these difficulties, […]
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Second Chances: How Education Opens Doors Post-Prison I began serving my sentence when I was 23 years old, back in 1987. As I write this blog, I am much older. While going through the journey of 26 years in prison, and 10 years since getting out, I’ve learned that there is one fact that unites […]
Choon Yong-12/11/2023-Doris Medicare Restored
12/11/2023 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 54 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Sergio Mike Petroni-12/11/2023
Lockdowns, lockdowns, and more lockdowns… Other than constantly being on lockdown in this facility. I’ve been working very hard on my education. Taking each day to work on building new skills. Like Michael Santos said in today’s entry. ” Education and self-improvement play a pivotal role in this transformation” That’s exactly what I’ve been focusing […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-12/11/2023
Education… A thought I think of often will I have been incarcerated for the last 7 years. I am excited to say that our compound is SUPPOSED to be offering a college correspondence course soon. I am very worried that after serving an 18-year sentence when I get out I will be 60 years old. […]
John Dalaly-12/11/2023-Lessons from Parents
As I sit down to write on this December day in 2023, I find myself drawing upon the invaluable lessons I’ve learned from my parents and the memories of our journey to the United States when I was a child. These recollections continue to shape my perspective and guide me as I navigate the challenges […]
