"Are you safe?" is the most asked question that I receive. The simple answer is that I am quite safe and do not ever feel as though I am in any danger. If a situation should arise, the prison has protocols and resources for us to report or reach out...

The overall culture of Morgantown "College" is quite fascinating. I mostly focus on the positive aspects of being in a prison camp, which overall is exactly a positive experience. Morgantown is still a federal prison. Order and civility are a must and certainly critical to maintain for the success of...

It has been a surreal experience to be away at "college" for 5 months. The yo-yo of feelings (ups and downs) over these past months do not compare to the awful experiences of arrests, raids, pretrial hearings, trial, and sentencing. The litigation was the worst part (at least to date)....

Hoppy Easter! What a week it has been...and another holiday away from the family! Having lost two friends within days was quite distracting. Three guys that I don't ever associate with or know genuinely stopped me and asked if I was alright! I wasn't outwardly upset but more dazed. Processing...

This week went by so quickly, which is great. 3 of the 4 days were really nice, so I played some pickleball. I usually play about 2 hours at a time, which ends up being decent cardio. Then on Sunday, Palm Sunday, it snowed in the morning! The weather changes...

I received shocking news yesterday that a dear friend had suddenly passed away. Wayne Owen was found deceased. My heart breaks especially for his parents and his brother as they grieve losing their 47-year-old beloved son. I had only been in D.C. for a few months when I first met...

The past week has been pretty standard. Wake up, shower, eat breakfast, go to work, have lunch, back to work, recreation time, dinner, band practice, read, and sleep. The weekdays go by very quickly, but the weekends still continue to drag. When the weather is inclement, we are stuck inside...

An awkward, quiet kid sat impatiently waiting for something. Directionless and anxiety-ridden, the kid did not know what to do or where to go with life. A charismatic, wise man observed the kid from a distance. He approached the kid and asked, "What are you doing after school?" The kid...

After 4 months, my schedule has normalized to a nice routine. While my new normal isn't so "normal", I'm happy to have a good rhythm to my week with work, recreation activities, and studying. I do tremendously miss everyone and so many little things (comfort things): a soft mattress covered...

I'm not sure what I expected, but after 4 months, I am still overwhelmed by all the support and love that has been outpouring. I've been very blessed, humbled, and fortunate to have this experience. Perhaps that is weird for me to reflect upon, but I am fortunate for this...