I am unbelievably saddened by the sudden passing of my dear friend, Tarik Pierce. I am still numb with shock and grief from learning of Tarik's death, so please be patient with me as I try to collect some initial thoughts and provide some proper reflection on this incredibly loving,...
Week 32: It’s Baaacccckkk!
As a kid, my family would occasionally travel to Hilton Head Island, S.C. for a week's long summer vacation. The annual commute in the Ford Aerostar minivan would take about 12-14 hours each way. In my parents' great wisdom, they decided to break these road trips into two days. The...
Photograph of the 2-Point Enhancement Band
Hello~ it's Tiffany, Ken's sister here to share a photo that he sent in the mail of the 2-Point Enhancement Band performing at the GED Graduation that Ken wrote about in the Week 28 post.
Month 7: Summertime!
Seven months have passed since I began my journey in Morgantown Federal Prison Camp. I am glad that I have a schedule that keeps me occupied and focused. A little over a year ago, my attorney guided me through a campaign to have family and friends write letters of compassion...
Week 30: Caution – Hazy Content
This second week of June greeted us with the smoggy haze delivered by the Northern forests in Canada. Initially, I was unable to really understand why the haze appeared (I just thought it was mountain fog). How could smoke from wild fires in Canada affect us in West Virginia, let...
Week 29 – A “Nu” Week
Happy June! The weather has been exquisitely beautiful and a bit hot during the day (close to 90 degrees) butvery cool and clear nights. With such perfect weather, I have been playing a fair share of pickleball in theevenings (after work). Overall, this week was a typical week of work...
Week 28: A Memorial Graduation
I hope you had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend. What a great weekend to celebrate those Americans who have sacrificed their lives to have our freedom and democracy! Almost any news report alerts us to the chaos and troubling world that we have. Yet, we are safe and...
Week 27: Police Week with A Skip and Hop
This past week was Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. What an oddity to be recognized while in prison. The daily schedule here was completed changed, so I did not have to work for the entire week. Ironic, how I was benefiting from this week too! I am very appreciative for those...
1/2 YEAR: 4-Star Review
. * * * * Accommodations* * * Services* * Hospitality * * * Food * * * * Safety * * * OVERALL Please indulge me as I do a quick review of my six months in Morgantown College - like a Yelp Review! The 4 star accommodations have...
Week 25: Talon Copas & the OGs
One question often asked is if I have met any good guys in prison, and I have intentionally left this question in limbo until I could appropriately answer it. Plus, I waited until I had an actual picture that I could share of three guys that became a group of...