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...

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....

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...

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. To...

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...

This week marked the first week of May and a new designation here in Morgantown. The prison has begun transitioning from a Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) to a Federal Prison Camp (FPC). The change in title still maintains an "out-of-custody" status for prisoners (no handcuffs) and the same minimum-security designation....

16 months ago, I moved to my current housing unit and have been placed on a waitlist to begin a recidivism reduction program. A new class of 22 people had been announced this week, but I did not make the cut. The threshold for entering the class is approximately 28...

I've been incarcerated 17 months at a federal prison. With each passing month, I escape quite frequently by recalling so many wonderful memories and simultaneously muse on how swiftly time has passed since those memorable moments. As I have continually stressed, being away from loved ones and missing important life/death...

A Total Eclipse! What an interesting phenomenon. I guess only aligned locations were able to enjoy its full splendor throughout the northern hemisphere. Despite issuing guidance on how to properly enjoy the eclipse, the Morgantown campus closed two hours during the celestial display. Disappointingly, I was unable to be outside...

This week was a welcomed lull from the past few weeks preparing for the prison accreditation inspection. The weather has been a bit colder and rainy. The small creek that runs through the property crested almost to the road. All the duck and geese nests washed away - the nests...