The highlight of this week culminated with the assassination attempt of former President Trump. This tragic incident mourns the loss of life and innocent casualties, refocuses the priorities for both parties, showcases the vulnerability any individual has of political violence, and celebrates the importance of a free democratic country. While…
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Week 85: Happy 248th Birthday, ‘Merica!
This 4th of July marked the 248th Independence Day for America. A gathering of the very savvy, intelligent men drafted and signed the core of our democracy, the Constitution. With all the festive gatherings and celebratory fireworks, we are reminded of how fundamental the tenets of this document are for…
Week 84: A Debatable Debacle
The big news this week: the first presidential debacle between Biden and Trump. Two senile elderly men positioned to be the next president of the greatest nation. I made the very rare appearance in one of the television rooms to spectate. For me, the most impressive discourse came from CNN’s…
Month 19: Still-ness
This week marks 19 months of incarceration and an incredibly hot week for the records. In preparation for weekly church service, I looked at the readings used from the Bible, which focused on Jesus calming the sea. Exactly four years ago to the week was just as remarkably hot and…
Week 82: Another Week Down
The past week has been status quo, which is a great thing for me. I appreciate your flexibility with letting me vent about the advocacy group in last week’s post that seems to just prey upon nearly incarcerated felons. Hunter Biden was added to the list of felons this past…
Week 81: Beware of Prison Professors
What a fascinating week it has been for the circus of American politics. Trump was found guilty of fraud in New York; so it’s becoming more apparent that a presidential candidate might be a fellow felon (this is not a brag). On the flipside of the coin, Hunter Biden’s trial…
Week 80: A Humbling Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! I cannot believe it’s already Memorial Day 2024 – time thieves! The unofficial official start to summer, and a solemn reminder of the lives lost for the protection of our nation. I find it difficult to imagine how truly ugly and evil the experience of war is….
Week 79: Another Day Down
Over the past few weeks, the band has been practicing for the upcoming GED graduation on June 7. The current band has three core members from the former 2-Point Enhancement band. Finally, we have a name for the new band, Another Day Down. With 7 members, the band is now…
Month 18: Doing Too Much
This past week marks one year and a half of being incarcerated. Eighteen months ago, I wouldn’t have imagined being at this point within a prison sentence. Per the law, I am evaluated every six months for how well I am adapting and the programming that I participate in. Thus,…
Week 77: Mother Knows Best
What a sight it would be to see the Aurora Borealis without going north! This celestial spectacle occurred a few days this past week due to a solar storm. Unfortunately, I did not witness it for two reasons: 1. Lots of rain with cloud coverage, and 2. I have a…