Thursday, June 25, 2026

Making Meaning Out of the Madness by Todd L. Cook

As a person who has committed felony murder, and subsequently served the last 30 years in prison, it's extremely important to me that I find a way to make some meaning...
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“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...

Essay#1 Prison Politics:nThrough my eyes, a glimpse at how Convict Culture impacts friendships. by Tony Lewis

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My Best Friend by Ramone Echols

I have eight sisters and four brothers . One of my sisters is named Shay , and we have the same mother and father...

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Making a Phone Call Using My Tablet by James Carlson

I am making a phone call using my tablet, and wanted to know what it's like being my first call using my tablet. So,...

Progress And Purpose, Even In Prison by Robert Shafer

The year was 2000. I was 10 years into the mess I had created, 7 years into fighting a death sentence I asked for (hold that thought, a future blog will cover this). I was talking with my Mother (who passed in October, 2022), known to us as Mama, and she asked me, "Robert, what do you do?" Mama was French, born and raised in France, only coming to America the first time in 1955, and even 45 years later her thick French accent was pronounced.

Covid 19 in Prison, by Gary Washington

today I woke up to the sound of fans blowing in my ears with 3 things on my mind going home downloading some music...

Where Is Medical?! by Erica Thomas

For the last few days I have witnessed the most scariest turn of events by staff. This past Saturday the officer came and counted....

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