Saturday, September 5, 2026

Change by Hector Torres

I know everyone in life makes mistakes—some are minor, some are serious, and some are life-altering. What I have learned throughout my experience in life is that no matter how gruesome...
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I came to be incarcerated during the Covid lockdowns. My (adopted) city, Chicago, was in the thick of things during this time. I got a little carried away and continued my 'looting'. That brings me to now. Sitting in segregation (well, standing actually, as I stand to write on the empty Top Bunk in my cell due to no desk for me to use) writing my first Blog entry.

Why Do Officers Reward Those Who Act Out? by Daniel Patrykus

I got transferred since my last installment. Went from a medium to a Max security. A disciplinary transfer, they call it. But honestly, I'm better off here. The officers treat us with more respect in a max compared to a medium. The food tastes better, and more of a serving. TV channels are better. Why, you may ask, would a max be "better" than a medium?

“Friends” by Matthew Shepherd

Everyone has friends right? Some people more than others. Some friends are more loyal than others. Some friends need to be comforted more than others. Some friends are the comforters. Friends...

Feels Good 2 have someone on my team again, by John MCconnell (aka Mac)

Damn it feels good 2 have someone on my side again and Im not sure who I owe it 2 if its a higher...

Friendship needed by Ruben McGee

Here i sit in this concrete jungle. . .where being patient is mandatory & life is a bit off balance due to the disconnect from the...

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WHEN IT’S DARK ENOUGH. OR WHY I MISS THE STARS, by Joshua Wood

Why go to the stars? Because we are the descendants of those primates who chose to look over the next hill. Because we won't survive here...

Simple Things, by Josh Blount

I was talking to a buddy while we were waiting for chapel a couple of days ago. We got on the subject how chapel...

Incarcerated Healthcare by Joel Aaron Burrell

There's pros and cons to the healthcare of the prison system. The pros are that it's easily accessible to all inmates. The cons are...

Migraines, by Da’Von Motley Sr.

I have these horrible migraines. Idk how to stop them. Idk how to ease them. Idk hats causing them. My whole life stops when...

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