Justin Norcutt-02/24/2025
Justin Norcutt – Weekly Journal Entry Week of February 24, 2025 Monday, February 24, 2025 The week began with an early start at 7:00 AM in Maricopa, AZ. The team focused on longline painting, shortline obliteration, and paint restriping. I worked alongside Sean, Anthony, Gary, Matt, Dillon, and Oso to complete the necessary tasks. We […]
Kevin Franke-02/23/2025
I am writing this from prison to set the foundation for my journal entries to Prison Professors.After spending multiple years inside of Texas prisons, I have witnessed what this environment produces. I knew that I did not want to become a “product of the system” or let the stigma of being a convicted felon define […]
Wisam Sharieff-02/23/2025-Woke up in Lockdown
Yesterday was a Sunday morning. I woke up while in lockdown. Time moves slowly. So, I made it a point to write a letter to my wife, Gina, and create a happy Ramadan card for her. In addition, I helped my cellmate clean up the room and took a shower. After the door opened at […]
Fernando Cordova-02/23/2025
I am blessed each day that I can open my eyes and have my health. So in turn I attempt to bless the next person. It could be with an item or just with sound advice or even an ear to listen to problems. This is what I know I must do to be a […]
Choon Yong-02/23/2025-Relaxing Sunday
2/23/2025 Sunday daily dairy 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 74 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Michael Santos-Tenacity
Some people quit when things get hard. Others push forward. That difference—between giving up and grinding through—is where success is built. Tenacity is the ability to endure, persist, and keep moving forward, even when the road gets rough. It’s a virtue I came to respect during my 26 years in prison, and it’s a virtue I continue […]
Michael Santos-Getting it Done
Success, whether it’s building a business, excelling in academics, or overcoming personal hurdles, demands ambition. It also requires focus, discipline, and a consistent ability to get things done. But how do you stay self-directed in a world full of distractions or when facing what seems like insurmountable challenges? Having spent 26 years in prison, I […]
Jerrold Maurer-02/22/2025-Journal #1 – My Sentencing
Feb 22, 2025 It’s been 25 days since I surrendered on Wednesday, Jan 29th. I think it’s taken me this long just to be able to feel this comfortable with where I am. I’m not saying that with a negative connotation, just being honest about handling all of this change. When I was sentenced on […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-02/21/2025-Day 1256
Alarm set to 6:15am and awake at 6:14 ready to shut it off. A special visit request was approved for me, and I can’t wait to go. Up and getting ready, I prepare myself a cafecito to start my day while I wait for the doors to be unlocked. We have a new officer, so […]
Fernando Cordova-02/22/2025
Today is another day that I must continue to learn and expand my wisdom about as many things as I can. I want to be of service to my community and give back so that all can see how much change has happened within me and how I’m making amends to those I have hurt […]
