Fernando Cordova-03/01/2025
Another month is upon me and it just means a new beginning. New goals to attain. It also means I am one month closer to being home with my family. I know that I will be overwhelmed by what the world looks like these days, considering that I have been away for close to three […]
Jerrold Maurer-02/28/2025-Journal #7 – My Friend Is Going Home
Today is Friday, and every Friday we are told the Warden comes for inspection at 7:15am. So far, he is a no show.The day starts over the loudspeaker. “Time to wake up. Get dressed. Be ready for inspection around 7:15am”.Since I’ve been here, he has shown up once, but other times the assistant warden with […]
Jerrold Maurer-02/28/2025-Journal #6 – My 1st 30 Days Summary
A few updates: -I can’t believe I will be here for one month in 2 days. Crazy but it does feel like 6 months in a strange Twilight zone way. – I’ve had my 4th Shabbat, services and chocolate babka. – I’ve done Tefillin every day. – I just finished my 3rd book in under […]
Kurteiz Thompson-02/28/2025
Just got off another lockdown for over a week! Here were constantly on lockdown, can’t call home over use the email messaging to communicate with family but, i still have a lot to be thankful for! I go home just in 5 days! I’m so excited! They changed my date to a sooner date so […]
Michael Santos-Strategic Thinking
How to Apply Strategic Thinking to Overcome Obstacles Strategic thinking is the backbone of transformational growth, turning challenges into stepping stones. Having spent 26 years in prison, I’ve learned firsthand how a strategic mindset can reshape even the most adverse circumstances into opportunities for long-term success. This article will explore strategic thinking’s role in overcoming […]
Fernando Cordova-02/28/2025
I reached my goal last night of 201 courses completed on Edovo. I am grateful for the learning experience and all I have accomplished. I am also taking bible studies through the mail and have been learning a lot from those. I am thankful for the communication that I have now with my wife. I […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-02/28/2025-Day 1262
Friday, last day of February 2025. No need to hurry waking up. I am feeling under the weather with a slight cold. I need to get better before Sunday’s visit with family. 7:15am, turning and sitting up on my bunk to fold my sheets and then hop down to the chair below. I’m walking to […]
Kassandra L Moore-02/28/2025
Jason Toland-02/28/2025
Today marks one month since I have arrived at Lompoc I. It has been an eye opener for sure for someone who has never been in jail let alone prison. I am here on a white collar crime/fraud, I am not saying I should not be paying for my crime but putting me in a […]
Jerrold Maurer-02/28/2025-Journal #5 – My 1st Team Meeting
Fam and friends, Today around 10am, the case manager called my name over the loud speaker. My name was on the list for last Tuesday, but the BOP had not updated my numbers, but now that the numbers are updated, she called me in for my team meeting. By the way, the team meeting is […]
