Jordan Ashley Raske-08/31/2023
At my previous federal holding facility, where I was fighting my case, we had a lot of traditions. On the last day of every month, at 11:59 pm, we would flick the lights on and off, stomp on the tables, bang on the windows, yelling “Cheetah, cheetah, rabbit, rabbit” until 12:01 am. It’s a silly […]
Anthony Lamar Johnson-08/31/2023-Boss or Bozo?
At my seminar, I asked the guys to raise their hands if they considered themselves bosses? So many hands flew up that I thought they were trying to raise the roof. So I said, “Put your hand down if you are in a gang.” A large number of hands went down. I then instructed them […]
James Velissaris-08/31/2023-KNIGHT Program
The first class of the KNIGHT Program (Knowledge + Networks Inspire Genius and Hidden + Talents) was approved to start in September at the Jesup Federal Satellite Low facility. We are excited to work with our first group of budding entrepreneurs and have organized a jam-packed 12-week curriculum that will catapult their businesses. We will […]
Choon Yong-08/30/2023-Commissary Day
8/30/2023 Wednesday Daily Diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:10 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed tp BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather channel, high temperature is 97 degrees F. Started first load of laundry at 5:30 AM. Started walking […]
DaRayl Davis-08/30/2023
Wednesday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************There’s always something you can do to impact the circumstances of your life. You get to assign meaning and adjust your attitude toward events so you are 100% responsible for what you do with the aftermath of all circumstances, even those you had nothing to do with creating. Quote of the […]
Anthony Lamar Johnson-08/30/2023-Incarceration
What I’ve found out about being incarcerated is that it’s a “state of mind.” Why do I say this? During this period of time that I have been imprisoned, I had access to technology that allowed me to stay current with world views and the ability to observe people through social media. As I compared […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-08/30/2023
Going to make today a GREAT day !!! I realized I need to focus on what I can do and what I have instead of what I am lacking. Simple really…so that being said I am pulling out my old textbooks my sister sent me in the field of Veterinary medicine and I am helping […]
Jordan Ashley Raske-08/30/2023
Do you ever have days where everything is mundane, but it’s alright? I’m all about making time count, and not counting time, but days where absolutely nothing exciting happens, make me look forward to my head hitting our “luxury” pillows. Today was dragging on, but it’s over now and tomorrow is a new beautiful day.
Richard J Timothy Barkema-08/29/2023-First Step Act Programs
This is a list of the First Step Act programs that I have completed and/or I am on the waiting list to attend.7 habits of highly effective people on the inside Steven Covey : Completed.Healthy steps older adult: Completed.Victim impact: Completed.Alcoholics Anonymous: Completed and ongoing.Arthritis Foundation walk: Completed.Health and wellness during the lifespan: Completed.Trauma: Completed.Seeking […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-08/29/2023
Feeling very frustrated today. I am not getting into any classes because my out day is so far off. I am thinking 10 more years of sitting around everyday with no job is gonna drive me crazy. I really hope they change something for us at camp. We need to be working everyday preparing for […]
