Eric, thanks for your response. Why did you spend the last month of your sentence in confinement? I assume you know that I won't mind if you want to keep that private. Also, how has prison been different from county jail? If you could choose one to stay at, which would it be?
Also, like I said in my reply to your other latest blog post, you should really consider writing a book. I forgot what your sentence was, so I have no idea how you'd do it, but if you get out anytime soon, I think it's something you should consider.
Other questions pop in my head but I'm figuring you get tired of talking about prison life when you have to live in it 24/7. I'll throw some questions out and you can answer if you like, or not.
1. What's changed, the most, about you as a person? Compared to when you first got in county jail.
2. I always get the impression that in prison, you have to stick to your race quickly or basically you'll get your ass handed to you. You don't seem like the gang type, however. How did you avoid it? Or is the whole race thing not that big a deal?
3. Do you feel like you constantly have to establish a macho/tough-guy presence, or after all of these years are you known enough to not worry about that?
Man, I don't know if you would be able to, but you should write a book. This stuff is amazingly engrossing, entertaining, and like I've said before, you have a knack of completely keeping in touch with how "the average guy" would react to these situations. Of course, I'm sure you have changed out of necessity, but your retelling of these little slices of life makes for awesome reading. I'm genuinely disappointed when I come to the end of your posts. Eagerly awaiting new posts from you.
When I was young(er), I used to ask this question of men that I met in my life:
"If there was a nuclear war...what would you do?"
There was no right or wrong answer of course, but it gave me an insight into the person...how they would view adversity (albeit the example in this case was an extreme one). Those that said they'd stick their head between their legs and kiss their butt goodbye never impressed me. Those that said they'd want to survive...interested me.
I've always been a fan of catastrophe movies...and not just for the special effects (although I must confess I truly do enjoy watching the obliteration of Paris for some warped reason). I believe adversity brings out our true nature...tests our mettle, so to speak.
If I knew that the world would end, without hope of life continuing in some form or another...then I'd accept it peacefully, spending what time was left appreciating the world around me and the people that mean the most to me. If however, there was even a smidgen of hope that the world would go on...even drastically altered...I'd probably do my best to be prepared. I just wouldn't want to miss the adventure...
The real problem comes when I think about my pets. Do I stock up on Cat Chow or set them free...maybe turn them into my personal hunting pack...and would they be loyal? There are so many things to think about when it comes to the end of the world. Maybe I should make a list...
the tattoo on your right back arm is AMAZING! I just came across your blog and wanted to introuduce myself. My name is Jessica and I am from FLorida. I would like to write to you but not sure how? Can you explain the exact directions on how to write to you?
I was reading this and realized I know a girl who writes for Paranoia Magazine, I didn't remember sending you the subscription until I read this. I met her a few weeks ago. When I see her I will find out if she is interested in writing to you.
Do you have the magazines called "THE SUN"? Its a great one. I had them coming to me for awhile but now that cash is slim, I cannot renew my subscription. Try to get it.....I know u will enjoy it. U can submit storie,poems,photos......try to see if u can get ur hands on "THE SUN"
Hey Scot! I wish I did have one of your painting! I saw a few u sent to the gal, Sandra? They're wonderful. Id love to see the ones that u no longer have. I can only hope the folks u sent em to will take a photograph of your art and post it here for all of us to see. You have really come up as an amazing artist. The paintings I saw were very, very good!! I loved them! I hope you're doing as well as can be. At least you're at the best place u can be, providing u have to be there! The weather is good there, the grounds are nice, Eucaliptus trees, wildlife, its peaceful at times there. Thank God you are not somewhere like cochran in the desert, or somewhere worse. You're closer to family, making it easier for them to visit, if they do indeed visit....I hope so. I don't know if u have contact with Guero ~ Arnold. If so tell him hello. I lost all addresses. I hope and pray for you to have the best day! Take care and I will try to send u a few cool postcards soon. ~peace & blessings~ always. Krickette~
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Also, like I said in my reply to your other latest blog post, you should really consider writing a book. I forgot what your sentence was, so I have no idea how you'd do it, but if you get out anytime soon, I think it's something you should consider.
Other questions pop in my head but I'm figuring you get tired of talking about prison life when you have to live in it 24/7. I'll throw some questions out and you can answer if you like, or not.
1. What's changed, the most, about you as a person? Compared to when you first got in county jail.
2. I always get the impression that in prison, you have to stick to your race quickly or basically you'll get your ass handed to you. You don't seem like the gang type, however. How did you avoid it? Or is the whole race thing not that big a deal?
3. Do you feel like you constantly have to establish a macho/tough-guy presence, or after all of these years are you known enough to not worry about that?
When I was young(er), I used to ask this question of men that I met in my life:
"If there was a nuclear war...what would you do?"
There was no right or wrong answer of course, but it gave me an insight into the person...how they would view adversity (albeit the example in this case was an extreme one). Those that said they'd stick their head between their legs and kiss their butt goodbye never impressed me. Those that said they'd want to survive...interested me.
I've always been a fan of catastrophe movies...and not just for the special effects (although I must confess I truly do enjoy watching the obliteration of Paris for some warped reason). I believe adversity brings out our true nature...tests our mettle, so to speak.
If I knew that the world would end, without hope of life continuing in some form or another...then I'd accept it peacefully, spending what time was left appreciating the world around me and the people that mean the most to me. If however, there was even a smidgen of hope that the world would go on...even drastically altered...I'd probably do my best to be prepared. I just wouldn't want to miss the adventure...
The real problem comes when I think about my pets. Do I stock up on Cat Chow or set them free...maybe turn them into my personal hunting pack...and would they be loyal? There are so many things to think about when it comes to the end of the world. Maybe I should make a list...