427 long days ago, I began my prison journey in Morgantown. Now in my 14 months, I have been more focused and determined to fully work towards my departure. One aspect of this goal is to being in a rehabilitative program, which lasts 13 months. One of the key reasons...

The first full week of the New Year has been rather uneventful, which is not necessarily a bad thing. We've had some cold rain, wintery weather. Then, a really nice day in 50s so work replaced a lot of outside lights to take advantage of the spring-like weather...warm weather means...

So, I spent the entire 2023 year prison, which seemed like an absolute time warp. Last New Year's Day, I sincerely asked for forgiveness from anyone that I may have hurt and solemnly focused the year on restorative and rehabilitated goals. Being isolated from the much technology is a challenge,...

As I have harped, holidays in a prison setting often feel like any other day since the days are all the same. It is a time warp here, so what makes Christmas feel remotely like Christmas is calling loved ones, going to Church, and the holiday meal. Our Christmas "dinner"...

What a treat! On Monday, we were given three home-baked peanut butter Christmas cookies with a quarter gallon of chocolate milk. I had quite the sugar fix, but well worth it! The cookies were delicious, and I hadn't had chocolate milk since well before my "college" experience began. The week...

The December weather has been quite enjoyable over the last few days. While the nights remained bitter cold, the sunny days brought delightful warmth since it has been in the 50s. The warmth just might be perfect timing for a little winged-critter. A few weeks ago, two female ducks collectively...

"And just like that...she broke up with me and blocked me from emailing and calling her back," he recapped the conversation between himself and his (ex)girlfriend of 7 years. Having support from loved ones is crucial for having a positive and successful prison experience (in my opinion). Learning this harsh...

A chill swept over Thanksgiving weekend, which reminded me how terribly cold I was this same time last year. I had only the issued brown t-shirt, light slip-on shoes, and baggy khaki pants to wear for my first week in prison...I was really cold. And like last year, it briefly...

I arrived at Morgantown prison camp on the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday. I hadn't expected much for the initiation of prison food but was joyed to have a special meal. Holidays are especially tough given the constant reminder of being away from loved ones with intense ruminations of how...

In commemoration of completing one year of my prison sentence, I left the campus! Well, I actually had a three hour furlough, meaning an approved temporary leave from the prison boundaries. I was temporarily in the real world again - I was free. My leave was approved since I had...