Just wanted to send a note that your blog about daily prison life was extremely interesting. Even though I understand (as much as I can) that it can be repetitive and at times boring, your blog is one of the only blogs online that truly give a time-by-time account of a standard day. I was talking to a friend the other day about this subject, and that inspired me to search for information on ordinary days in prison, tips on prison life (ie surviving in prison) etc.
Your writing was very well presented and entertaining. I also think you express your thoughts on what you're going through in a similar manner that I would, which made it more interesting. I hope to see more from you on here. I will also transcribe some of your posts to help out with search engine optimization to help you get some more viewers.
I had a quick question, if you don't mind. You kinda glossed over the bit about the guy who got pissed about your elbow going over his tray. You said:
"The thought to apologize crossed my mind, but there's one thing I've learned since I've been in prison and that is whether it's an officer or an inmate, no matter how much reasoning is behind your actions or how much sincerity is behind your apology, it will never be appreciated."
...so what did you do? I'm curious about this type of scenario. As in this situation -- do you stay quiet and avoid confrontation but get labeled as weak? Or do you argue back, start a fight, all over that comment...but you get a rep for NOT being weak?
Great blog, again. Thanks for sharing that slice of your life.
HI Allan, I was glad to hear you reference Pema Chodron. Do you have access to her books? I have been listening to her lectures from "Noble Heart." She teaches to take our fears and to place them into our loving kindness.
I admire your perseverance on this difficult path you are on. Thank you for your blogs to lend insight into your experiences.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. I dearly hope something is done to help your situation, but for now I'll do what I can so these absurd problems are acknowledged by the public at large and, hopefully in short time, addressed.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. Fantastic and very eloquent work - as long as you keep sending these, I'll keep transcribing and doing what I can to get the word out.
RSS
Just wanted to send a note that your blog about daily prison life was extremely interesting. Even though I understand (as much as I can) that it can be repetitive and at times boring, your blog is one of the only blogs online that truly give a time-by-time account of a standard day. I was talking to a friend the other day about this subject, and that inspired me to search for information on ordinary days in prison, tips on prison life (ie surviving in prison) etc.
Your writing was very well presented and entertaining. I also think you express your thoughts on what you're going through in a similar manner that I would, which made it more interesting. I hope to see more from you on here. I will also transcribe some of your posts to help out with search engine optimization to help you get some more viewers.
I had a quick question, if you don't mind. You kinda glossed over the bit about the guy who got pissed about your elbow going over his tray. You said:
"The thought to apologize crossed my mind, but there's one thing I've learned since I've been in prison and that is whether it's an officer or an inmate, no matter how much reasoning is behind your actions or how much sincerity is behind your apology, it will never be appreciated."
...so what did you do? I'm curious about this type of scenario. As in this situation -- do you stay quiet and avoid confrontation but get labeled as weak? Or do you argue back, start a fight, all over that comment...but you get a rep for NOT being weak?
Great blog, again. Thanks for sharing that slice of your life.
John
I was glad to hear you reference Pema Chodron. Do you have access to her books? I have been listening to her lectures from "Noble Heart." She teaches to take our fears and to place them into our loving kindness.
I admire your perseverance on this difficult path you are on. Thank you for your blogs to lend insight into your experiences.
Lisa
Thank you for your post, I hope you keep writing.