I really enjoyed reading this post. You write beautiful, thought provoking pieces. I've found since going to University I now think about many things on a deeper level than I ever did before. I Don't think It's necessarily a bad thing.
I've done a number of classes in Australian Indigenous studies and am driving taxis while I'm studying. A number of other drivers I speak to throughout the day have negative opinions surrounding the behavior of some of these people (our passengers) but if they're acting up for me, I tend to consider the history of Australian colonization by the English and all of the policies that have governed the lives of these people since that time... And still do... And with this knowledge (which hasn't been taught in our schools until very recently) I view them very differently and with much more tolerance than many of my colleagues do. I think having an extended knowledge base enriches my experiences too. Our knowledge increases our understanding and that has to have many benifits. Perhaps you could sleep more (or meditate) to Defrag :)
Thank you for sharing (and for the mental image of the Wizard wearing blue [connies] converse under his robes! Haha)
Your friend Tom -- the one who was always running a con. Didn't he have a girlfriend from Texas who'd visit him every now and then? How come she didn't get caught up in that helicopter escape deal?
I've been thinking this afternoon about how very different people's individual perspectives must be of their interaction on this site. Your window is unfortunately very narrow and you only know of what you post, and only see the comments left for you. My perspective is much more colorful as I can see posts from all bloggers, and the comments left for them, and often times, very similar messages are conveyed on both sides.
It saddens me that, because of the negative comments that you seem to overwhelmingly attract, your experience here may be very different to many of us. Yet that hasn't deterred you from blogging. Which is encouraging.
I was also thinking that if you and your fellow prisoners could see each others blogs and become more aware of each others inner-most thoughts, learn of each others hopes & dreams (for themselves & their loved ones), I think you would all realize you had more in common than what may be obvious in that environment.
It's a shame that you don't get the full experience from this site as we do. I think just to see your own thoughts reflected in others in your situation, could serve as an important moral support.
I often read about how you are required to act within that environment is very different to the people each of you really are, or want to be. I would love it if you could all begin to know each other, as we have come to know you here. But sadly I know that's not the reality. The masks you're required to wear there will keep your perspectives of each other worlds apart from ours.
"to get your prozac BACK"? Didn´t you get any for some time?
As far as I know, Prozac is a medicine which its users urgently depend on. At least that´s what I understood from the book "Prozac Nation" by Elizabeth Wurtzel.... Or am I wrong?
Well for some reason I decided to Google your name and I came across this site. I have written you several letters and will try to continue to write several each week. Your family is in my prayers and I try and send Kattie a text message every now and then. You will be hearing from me soon, I just sent a couple letters in the mail and I have one more to send off today (feb 7th).
Quite unusual. The "holier than thou"-number with reference to death penalty proponents, I mean.
That´s usual what the proponents accuse us opponents of - acting as we were "holier than them". ;-)
Jesus would have to show up to restore your faith? Sorry, but I don´t assume he´ll allow you to "blackmail" him that way. ;-) So I suppose you´ll simply have to stay atheist, won´t you? (And not knowing what you miss.)
I would have to agree with your words. The personal attacks here are getting a little beyond a joke. I personally apologize for the small mindedness that is becoming all too frequent here and I assure you it is a minority that appears to come here to personally attack others. I have been ridiculed numerous times myself(on the blogs of others) for leaving comments for you, which makes me reluctant to comment again. And that's not ok! You're not aware of this but even other bloggers are defending you from these cyberbullies in their blogs now (which is kind of sweet).
I don't read a lot of what you post I must admit, I'm usually in a hurry & your posts are usually very wordy ;) but I respect your right to share what's on your mind without having to suffer personal attacks, the same way I should be able to comment without reprisal.
I do not know what it is like to live with bipolar disorder but I have lived with severe mental illness for 12 years. I think the treatment you have suffered is truly awful and wish you the very best with your lawsuits. I hope that some day you may actually get help with your condition which will enable you to live a more meaningful life.
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I've done a number of classes in Australian Indigenous studies and am driving taxis while I'm studying. A number of other drivers I speak to throughout the day have negative opinions surrounding the behavior of some of these people (our passengers) but if they're acting up for me, I tend to consider the history of Australian colonization by the English and all of the policies that have governed the lives of these people since that time... And still do... And with this knowledge (which hasn't been taught in our schools until very recently) I view them very differently and with much more tolerance than many of my colleagues do. I think having an extended knowledge base enriches my experiences too.
Our knowledge increases our understanding and that has to have many benifits. Perhaps you could sleep more (or meditate) to Defrag :)
Thank you for sharing (and for the mental image of the Wizard wearing blue [connies] converse under his robes! Haha)
Take care. Nicki
It saddens me that, because of the negative comments that you seem to overwhelmingly attract, your experience here may be very different to many of us. Yet that hasn't deterred you from blogging. Which is encouraging.
I was also thinking that if you and your fellow prisoners could see each others blogs and become more aware of each others inner-most thoughts, learn of each others hopes & dreams (for themselves & their loved ones), I think you would all realize you had more in common than what may be obvious in that environment.
It's a shame that you don't get the full experience from this site as we do. I think just to see your own thoughts reflected in others in your situation, could serve as an important moral support.
I often read about how you are required to act within that environment is very different to the people each of you really are, or want to be. I would love it if you could all begin to know each other, as we have come to know you here. But sadly I know that's not the reality. The masks you're required to wear there will keep your perspectives of each other worlds apart from ours.
"to get your prozac BACK"?
Didn´t you get any for some time?
As far as I know, Prozac is a medicine which its users urgently depend on. At least that´s what I understood from the book "Prozac Nation" by Elizabeth Wurtzel....
Or am I wrong?
Well for some reason I decided to Google your name and I came across this site. I have written you several letters and will try to continue to write several each week. Your family is in my prayers and I try and send Kattie a text message every now and then. You will be hearing from me soon, I just sent a couple letters in the mail and I have one more to send off today (feb 7th).
Take care and love ya lots!!
Amanda
(Shorty)
The "holier than thou"-number with reference to death penalty proponents, I mean.
That´s usual what the proponents accuse us opponents of - acting as we were "holier than them". ;-)
Jesus would have to show up to restore your faith?
Sorry, but I don´t assume he´ll allow you to "blackmail" him that way. ;-) So I suppose you´ll simply have to stay atheist, won´t you?
(And not knowing what you miss.)
I don't read a lot of what you post I must admit, I'm usually in a hurry & your posts are usually very wordy ;) but I respect your right to share what's on your mind without having to suffer personal attacks, the same way I should be able to comment without reprisal.
Take care.
Nicki
Thanks for the referral to your blog. I am writing a response to your most recent letter now.
Keep the faith and keep working it!
Rick Elle