Jody Lynn Hughlette-12/07/2023
TODAY HAS BEEN A STRESSFUL DAY. EVERYWHERE I TURN IT SEEMS I AM BEING FACED WITH ADVERSITY. FIRST OFF I FOUND OUT THAT THE ACE CLASS I PUT TOGETHER CANNOT BE TAUGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE COLLEGE CLASSES ARE NOT HAPPENING. I AM FEELING VERY DISCOURAGED. HOW CAN YOU […]
Michael Kidwell-12/07/2023
Being human, One month in. Being from the deep South and being raised with the impeccable manners my Mother taught me has always helped me in life. I was taught to stand up straight, look people in the eye when speaking, to say things like Maam and Sir and Please and Thank You. You would […]
John Dalaly-12/07/2023-Pearl Harbor and Natural Disasters
As I sit down to reflect on December 7, 2023, my thoughts are drawn to historical events that have left a lasting impact on our world. On this day, I am reminded of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a moment that changed the course of history. This tragic event, along with the lessons […]
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Rebuilding with Resilience: A Journey from Incarceration to Innovation In the landscape of life, every challenge holds the potential for growth and transformation. This story, inspired by true events, illustrates the power of preparation, learning, and adaptation in overcoming the barriers of incarceration. It’s a narrative that resonates with the ethos of our course, “Preparing […]
Michael Donell Moore-12/06/2023
Truth be told, I do not know how to read a map. Growing up during the bursting of technology, maps became digital. Instead of reading maps, GPS became the normal resource of utilization. We all have once “mapped” our lives or had certain plans that we wanted to fulfill. Nevertheless, everything does not always go […]
Choon Yong-12/06/2023-Doris Medicare Cancelled
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. Started walking at 6:25 AM. Breakfast was served at 6:10 AM. Breakfast menu: Oatmeal, […]
Scott Donald Carper-12/06/2023
Halfway house intake(My 9 thoughts to consider) During a halfway house intake, staff is going to try and figure out if you are better prepared to re-enter society. They want to see/hear what you learned & see if you understand your situation/ensuring a successful transition. Now for those of you that I have never heard […]
John Dalaly-12/06/2023-Lessons of Resilience and Family
As I sit down to write this journal entry on December 6, 2023, I find myself in a contemplative mood. Thanksgiving has come and gone, leaving behind cherished memories with my loving family. The warmth of their support and kindness during the weeks leading up to my surrender is a gift I will forever hold […]
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
From Vision to Victory: The Power of the Straight A Guide in Realizing Dreams In the journey of life, especially one that involves overcoming significant challenges like incarceration, having a clear strategy is crucial. At Prison Professors Talent, we’ve always emphasized the importance of a values-based, goal-oriented approach. This philosophy is encapsulated in our Straight […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-12/05/2023
Today’s focus is staying on top of the worlds trends. Even though after seven years of incarceration I still have almost 10 years to go. I am trying to stay with the times so that I am employable when I do go home. Although to be honest I am not sure who will hire a […]
