Angela M Robbins-04/14/2025-Anger management

I am so happy to report that I received the certificates of completion for a correspondence course for anger management as well as domestic violence. It was a long process to find these courses after being repeatedly denied by the Psychology Services dept. here at FCI-Aliceville. But with perseverence and determination, I found the organization […]

Michael Santos-Measure What Matters

If you believe in the power of setting goals, tracking progress, and staying disciplined, then John Doerr’s Measure What Matters is a book you’ll want to read. You may also want to refer back to it periodically, as I do. The book offers a a blueprint for accomplishment in any area of life. By showcasing the Objective […]

Choon Yong-04/13/2025-Relaxing Day

4/13/2025 Sunday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 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 80 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Dennis Zeedyk-04/13/2025

I think I mentioned that they shut the heat off to our building about ten days ago. Immediately after that, we had a cold snap. Most everyone has been sleeping with their clothes on to stay warm at night. This morning, I noticed that when they called “chow” for breakfast, hardly anyone went (maybe 20 […]

Celeste Monette Blair-04/13/2025-Awareness

Just like a distance run, you must be aware of your surroundings, the ground under your feet, and the road ahead. Eyes on the prize. When Santos says, ” to overcome any challenge it’s essential to keep your head in the game”, I get where his is coming from, a place like here, where the […]

Fernando Cordova-04/13/2025

As I awakened today I was thankful for the opportunity to open my eyes and have a breath of life in me. For I know I have a purpose and I know that through my planning I will be okay when I return to society. I in no way say it will be easy but […]

Brian Woodworth-04/13/2025

It is 11 PM Sunday April 13th. I just finished my nightly study. This month I already completed 8 certifications on Edovo. My code isHUT-MYW-PSU I am on pace to finish Mr Santos MasterMind courses “Earning Freedom” and his “8,344 day” along with a few others. Full disclosure, all of the courses I completed had […]

Michael Santos-Source Code

While driving between Northern California and Southern California with my wife, Carole, we decided to listen to Source Code by Bill Gates. Long road trips offer us a unique opportunity to learn together. Listening to audiobooks is also a great way for us to spend the time. In this book, we got to absorb and discuss lessons […]