Alex Dee-03/01/2025-Journal Report #2-3rd Week -Settling In
Dear Azy, Rumi, and Ari, It’s been a very productive week at camp so going to get right into it. At first, daddy got a job here, called an orderly, so he can do some work while he’s here and help others as well. The job he got was cleaning the showers. The showers are […]
Virginia Zepeda-03/01/2025-Good Morning
Today starts the Ramadan: The Holy Month Of Fasting, fasting is not about losing body weight: it’s about losing the weight of your sins and learning to detach from the ego the weighs you down.“When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell-fire are closed, and the devils […]
Wisam Sharieff-03/01/2025-First Jummah of Ramadan
After weeks of working with the jail sergeant and lieutenant, I finally met with the lieutenant and got permission to fast, as well as to bring in Arabic, English, and Spanish Qurans and prayer rugs for everyone who was praying. We held our Friday prayer. I led the prayer and gave a sermon on how […]
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 […]
