What's up Mondo? I received your letter the other day. I finished ERP on August 16th and got out on August 26th. All is Well. I have to do 90 days on the bracelet. Right now I only get out from 6am to 6pm but hopefully it is going to get changed to 8 to 8 soon. I got a cell and a nice laptop and got online right away. Technology has gotten a lot better in the last three years. These smartphones are awesome. I haven't been on no bullshit. I started smoking squares again but that's it. No liquor or weed or anything else. Trying to keep my head clear and stay focused. I got some pussy day two. I've talked to a lot of old friends on facebook, who all claim they are such good friends, but where were they for me over the last three years. It is what it is. I'm working on getting my license and a car. I got offered a job doing construction for $10/hour cash, but I have to get dropped off in Illinois about 20 minutes from my house at 6am. So I'm working on finding a ride until I get some wheels. I can't get my license until September 24th. I had to pay three hundred bucks for an alcohol assessment because of my DUI. I paid that and my assessment is on the 24th then I have to get insurance and reinstate my license. I found a 2008 crown Victoria with only 60k miles on it for $2500. I'm probably going to buy that or a 2000 Camaro SS I found in Madison with 75k miles. I'll see what I can do as far as a pen pal but I can't promise anything. I will write back when ever you write and I'll help out anyway I can. Right now just trying to get my shit together. I looked up Da Love. It says he's in a "supervised living facility" in Stanley WI. I only know of the medium there, do you know where they sent him or if he got his 75%? Tell everyone I say what's up like Boo Man, Vance, and Flacco. I'll keep in touch this blog makes it a little easier than regular mail. Let me know when this gets to you. Keep your head up in there.
Dear Daniel, I'm so sorry for the late reply; I didn't see this until this week (the first week of September), but I assure you that I was moved by your letter. What a motivational writer you are! I really can relate to your advice and appreciate you sharing it with me. I love the way you describe finding your voice and the way you view challenges- almost like tests trying your character. That's a brilliant and optimistic way to think at life. I too find my strengths by helping others. For this reason, I'm thinking about majoring in social work at the University of Michigan- I haven't declared my major yet, but have until the end of the year (my sophomore year) to do so. The thing is, I love helping people in many ways and can't decide which way is the best to do so. I have dreams of going to Kenya to help in some way...perhaps somehow with world hunger. But at the same time, I know that there are plenty of people in American who need help as well. Any advice? All I know is that I need to help people to feel like I'm making a difference in this world. Well, thanks for your reply and I hope all is well with you!
I think its an awesome idea I had a dad who was in prison and he got great education but he served time for something he didn't do I wish justice would be served for him but now he is already out is it too late for him to try to fight his crime?
Kyle, since they are fictional characters the evidence would have to be within the play. You will know better than I, but I believe Shakespeare does not provide that info.
Wow Amondo, I think you should submit some of your poetry to my school. I go to the Residential College at the University of Michigan and we're looking for work like this! I hope you consider it! And keep up the good work! :) Here's the information about how to submit:
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing Submit your poems, short stories and essays for publication
The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is accepting submissions for The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, Volume 6. The review will be published in March 2014 and launched with readings in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
We seek writing that is original, unexpected, well-crafted, lively, and creative. We welcome work from both beginning and experienced writers. We expect many submissions, so please send only your best work. Writers whose work is published will receive a free copy of the review, if approved by your facility.
Guidelines Submissions will be accepted from July 24 to September 15, 2013.
Submit no more than three poems, one short story, or one essay. Poems should be 1-2 pages (typed or handwritten); essays and short stories should be under 2500 words (ten double-spaced typed pages, or twenty handwritten pages).
Entries may be typed or handwritten. If you handwrite, make sure your writing is legible (readable by others).
Format your piece so that it looks on the page the way you want it to look in the book. Consider aspects such as line breaks, spacing, punctuation, and spelling.
Write or type your full name at the top of each page, and number the pages.
All pieces must be accompanied by a submission form. Please talk to your Special Activities Director regarding this form.
Only submit work that you, personally, have written.
Please do not send in the only copy of your work. We cannot return submissions.
Only submissions that follow the above directions will be read.
Send work to: Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing c/o PCAP@ Residential College 1801 East Quad 701 East University Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1245
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I received your letter the other day. I finished ERP on August 16th and got out on August 26th. All is Well. I have to do 90 days on the bracelet. Right now I only get out from 6am to 6pm but hopefully it is going to get changed to 8 to 8 soon. I got a cell and a nice laptop and got online right away. Technology has gotten a lot better in the last three years. These smartphones are awesome. I haven't been on no bullshit. I started smoking squares again but that's it. No liquor or weed or anything else. Trying to keep my head clear and stay focused. I got some pussy day two. I've talked to a lot of old friends on facebook, who all claim they are such good friends, but where were they for me over the last three years. It is what it is. I'm working on getting my license and a car. I got offered a job doing construction for $10/hour cash, but I have to get dropped off in Illinois about 20 minutes from my house at 6am. So I'm working on finding a ride until I get some wheels. I can't get my license until September 24th. I had to pay three hundred bucks for an alcohol assessment because of my DUI. I paid that and my assessment is on the 24th then I have to get insurance and reinstate my license. I found a 2008 crown Victoria with only 60k miles on it for $2500. I'm probably going to buy that or a 2000 Camaro SS I found in Madison with 75k miles. I'll see what I can do as far as a pen pal but I can't promise anything. I will write back when ever you write and I'll help out anyway I can. Right now just trying to get my shit together. I looked up Da Love. It says he's in a "supervised living facility" in Stanley WI. I only know of the medium there, do you know where they sent him or if he got his 75%? Tell everyone I say what's up like Boo Man, Vance, and Flacco. I'll keep in touch this blog makes it a little easier than regular mail. Let me know when this gets to you. Keep your head up in there.
Peace out brother,
Todd
I'm so sorry for the late reply; I didn't see this until this week (the first week of September), but I assure you that I was moved by your letter. What a motivational writer you are! I really can relate to your advice and appreciate you sharing it with me. I love the way you describe finding your voice and the way you view challenges- almost like tests trying your character. That's a brilliant and optimistic way to think at life. I too find my strengths by helping others. For this reason, I'm thinking about majoring in social work at the University of Michigan- I haven't declared my major yet, but have until the end of the year (my sophomore year) to do so. The thing is, I love helping people in many ways and can't decide which way is the best to do so. I have dreams of going to Kenya to help in some way...perhaps somehow with world hunger. But at the same time, I know that there are plenty of people in American who need help as well. Any advice? All I know is that I need to help people to feel like I'm making a difference in this world. Well, thanks for your reply and I hope all is well with you!
I think you should submit some of your poetry to my school. I go to the Residential College at the University of Michigan and we're looking for work like this!
I hope you consider it! And keep up the good work! :)
Here's the information about how to submit:
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing
Submit your poems, short stories and essays for publication
The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is accepting submissions for The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, Volume 6. The review will be published in March 2014 and launched with readings in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
We seek writing that is original, unexpected, well-crafted, lively, and creative. We welcome work from both beginning and experienced writers. We expect many submissions, so please send only your best work. Writers whose work is published will receive a free copy of the review, if approved by your facility.
Guidelines
Submissions will be accepted from July 24 to September 15, 2013.
Submit no more than three poems, one short story, or one essay. Poems should be 1-2 pages (typed or handwritten); essays and short stories should be under 2500 words (ten double-spaced typed pages, or twenty handwritten pages).
Entries may be typed or handwritten. If you handwrite, make sure your writing is legible (readable by others).
Format your piece so that it looks on the page the way you want it to look in the book. Consider aspects such as line breaks, spacing, punctuation, and spelling.
Write or type your full name at the top of each page, and number the pages.
All pieces must be accompanied by a submission form. Please talk to your Special Activities Director regarding this form.
Only submit work that you, personally, have written.
Please do not send in the only copy of your work. We cannot return submissions.
Only submissions that follow the above directions will be read.
Send work to:
Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing
c/o PCAP@ Residential College
1801 East Quad
701 East University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1245