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On August 1, 2024 (the hottest day on record in Morgantown), I encountered the most loathed place in any prison: the special housing unit, the SHU, or the Hole. On a job assignment for the electrician apprenticeship, myself and two other coworkers went to a housing unit, when it was…

Finally after being in Texas for almost two months, I resumed the electrician apprenticeship program. The program takes about 4 years to complete, but I’ve been busting my tail to have it done in 3 years. I have done 6,000 of the 8,000 hours required. Due to my transfer and…

I often encounter situations where inmates say silly things…well, they also do silly things. Here a few of my favorites silly things they have done: How to Light Cigarettes – Do Not Attempt at HomePreviously, I’ve noted the ingenuity of inmates using batteries and light switches to ignite cigarettes…but this…

Since I’ve been at Federal Prison Camp Texarkana for two months, I thought it appropriate to do a brief Yelp-style review: FOOD **** 3 Stars“Some of the best food in the BOP,” chirped many inmates in Oklahoma City. “They have the freshest salad bar,” one inmate recounted. Well, the food…

Every other week, I shop at the commissary store to pick-up hygienic essentials and some snacks. After purchasing some toothpaste this week, I looked at the expiration date and smiled. For the first time during my incarceration, I saw an expiration date that went beyond my prison sentence! When I…

America celebrates 249 years of independence enshrined with both triumphs and tragedies. While our Nation sees so much political and ideological division, this time of year highlights our constant strengths and remembrances. While Trump kicked off America’s birthday by signing the partisan Big, Beautiful Bill Act and celebrated with incredible…

When I first arrived to Texas over a month ago, I wondered how long it would take for mail and newspaper subscriptions to arrive. After a few weeks, my first piece of mail arrived containing the most adorable letters from my nieces accompanied by their recent school photos (Thank you,…

I’ll refrain from boring you on the details of the newest update with credits being earned by incarcerated adults; however, I would like to highlight some incredible turn of events. Last week I covered the ongoing saga between BOP leadership and staff in the prisons. The BOP director issued yet…

“You’re no longer eligible to participate in RDAP,” the staff psychologist declared. Immediately, several thoughts began racing along with many questions. She continued, “You no longer have enough time to complete the program.” While she stated the obvious, I wish this epiphany would’ve enlightened the staff before I was transferred…

I’ve been in Texarkana for three weeks, and it’s been a cultural change from my experience at Morgantown. While the campus is pretty much a large field with a few sheds offering little activity, the inmates and officers are extremely laid back. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a prison…