Fernando Cordova-02/24/2025
Another day closer to being with my family and enjoying our company together. I know it will be a learning process for me but I am excited about all of it. I know I have a lot to learn, but for me, it is a challenge I am up for. I can’t wait as I […]
Kassandra L Moore-02/21-24/2025
Angela M Robbins-02/24/2025-Peer Success
On Thursday, February 20, the “collective” as we are now being called, met with Celeste Blair and staff for our monthly meeting. It was a long overdue meeting because things at Aliceville have a way of getting pushed back due to security restrictions, camera upgrades, or other changes to schedule. The leaders from each unit […]
Choon Yong-02/24/2025-Computer room locked down
2/24/2025 Monday 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 69 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
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 […]
