Saturday, November 25, 2023
Empowerment Through Education: Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Transformation As I sit to reflect on the transformative power of education, I am reminded of the countless stories, including my own, where knowledge became the catalyst for profound change. Education is not merely a collection of facts and figures; it is the spark that ignites […]
Shane Andrew Smith-11/24/2023
Reply to task for Laying Your Cornerstones – Blueprint for Shane A. Smith, #58920-177, profile: Education – I am lucky to have an MBA in Business, but I hope to expand on that by continuing to take adult continuation education classes. I also plan to pursue a certification of some sort after release from prison, […]
Choon Yong-11/24/2023-Power outage-No email or phone
11/24/2023 Friday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:40 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched and drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 61 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was […]
John Dalaly-11/24/2023-Reconnecting
Today is November 24, 2023, and as I reflect on my journey towards my surrender to the federal prison camp, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. The countdown to my departure is nearing its end, and each passing day brings about a new perspective. This morning, as Vivian drove me to the […]
Friday, November 24, 2023
Rebuilding Life: The Cornerstones of Success After Incarceration As I reflect on the journey that many of us undertake after incarceration, I am reminded that rebuilding a life is akin to constructing a sturdy edifice. It requires a solid foundation, reliable cornerstones, and a clear blueprint for success. This construction is not just a metaphorical […]
Choon Yong-11/23/2023-Thanksgiving Visitation
11/23/2023 Thursday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:40 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 […]
Scott Donald Carper-11/23/2023
Ironically I know an interesting story about Thanksgiving. Since in its own odd way it applies to my core belief on how to handle some things within the BOP… I will share it. The “Mother of Thanksgiving,” is a woman named Sarah J. Hale, she was an influential writer in the 19th-century. Hale tirelessly advocated […]
Estevan Baquera-11/23/2023
It’s Thanksgiving day and I pray that everyone is enjoying it with their families. For us behind fences, I pray that everyone makes the best of it. I really haven’t cared much for holidays since being in prison but I’ve come to understand the importance they serve in bringing people together. Even those in prison […]
Lynnette Marie Jacobs-11/23/2023-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I’m grateful to have food in my locker at the moment to be surrounded with people that don’t drive me crazy 🙂I am grateful to just be using my time wisely and know that my future will be different.I wish and pray that everyone out there can make some kind of connection today with anyone […]
Daniel Jason Harrington-11/23/2023
My Creative Canvas — I used to stare at my canvas and only see the dark spots of trials. Though they are still there, programs like Michael Santos’ and mentors through my journey have enabled me to focus on the positives, like opportunities and strengths. One such trial has been my youngest son, Daniel Harrington […]
