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jnoche Posted 3 hours, 7 minutes ago.   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.

I am currently in university for my undergraduate degree in English, and writing lots of poetry. Nothing has made itself clearer in my life than poetry. Sending my love from the outside.

-J.

sgraceroe@gmail.com Posted 4 days, 16 hours ago.   Favorite
This would make a nice letter to the editor, I think - just tighten it up to the main points you've made here about media sensationalism deflecting the attention of the public from the real issues and clouding perception of the power grab that's being made by criminalizing bigger and bigger swathes of the populace. Very smart and well put, Dym! I agree, it's scary that people are not opening their eyes to the manipulation... I think we've been blinded by years of priming by the capitalist machine to hold our material possessions in higher regard than eachother. It's just stuff, folks! You can't take it with you. There are alternatives that are more fulfilling! The more I think about it, the more all this just seems like the dying grasps of western civilization as we've known it. How many will survive the repurcussions of not learning better before it's too late?

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Joseph Dickey Posted 4 days, 17 hours ago.   Favorite
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Julia Posted 1 week, 1 day ago.   Favorite
Hi Xzyzst,
just wanted to say hi, I hope you had some good news from Pops in the meantime and maybe even had a first showing of a DVD? And that you are in good health, good spirits and good (sound mind) company.
I started a new job and stopped another one, and autumn is here with colder temperatures and rain. Still have to have my first really awful wet and cold delivery ride night, I'm still lucky, knock on wood.
Big hug, Jules

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Fr.John Posted 2 weeks, 4 days ago.   Favorite
Dear Robert Outman #P79939,

The above information was all I needed to find you on Connect Network.

You might have guessed by seeing my screen names that I am a preacher. Tonight as I sit thinking about Sunday's gospel, I see your message to me. The gospel is Jesus telling a story about a well-fed and wealthy man who must step over a poor and starving man, every time he leaves his home. This scripture burns a hole in my heart as you describe your work and the work of a Christ-like staff member at the prison.

Robert, I have been reading and writing here for years. Literally. But never have I been moved to action. I am not a wealthy man. I chose this path late in life and that came with consequences. But, that being said, I am moved to send you my 'widow's mite,' for the work you do. I wonder if anyone who will read my reply, might do the same?

In thirteen years, I have spoken to hundreds of offenders, and perhaps even thousands. You are the third one to do charity work for your brothers who live and die with you. If even one person reads this who acts like me, perhaps the work done by BTB has meaning beyond artistic expression, the airing of grievances, or pleas for attention. The line at the top of this post is the only information needed to send a donation to the aging prisoners of California's hospital prison. I will send a snail mail to you, Robert, with more thoughts.

Following Jesus, Father John

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Robert Outman Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago.   Favorite
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Rhonda J. Bays Posted 3 weeks ago.   Favorite
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Ms.Amnesia Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago.   Favorite
Hi,

Thank you for devoting the time to write the book, I ordered it just after you posted the announcement, because I was curious about the topic and was looking forward to read your observations. It's a rather unique view on a unique segment of the population.

The book is somehow a good companion to Bessel van der Kolk's Essay "Compulsion To Repeat The Trauma", as that is a partial overlapping theme.

Overall the book was an interesting read and it confirmed some of my fears or worries.

All the best!
Ms. Amnesia

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sgraceroe@gmail.com Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago.     1 Favorite
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Ms Amnesia,
Hi! This is Dymitri, writing on the gtl and through a friend. =) Just wanted to let u know I heard from ya. Thanks so much, and expect a reply soon. =)
Take care. --D.

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