I used to be OK with eating Tex Mex food on a regular basis. Not any more. This proves that prison has consequences. After eating pretty much nothing but apples
Salisbury Steak: The Other MeatloafSalisbury Steak: The Other Meatloaf
I had been anticipating working through the BOP national prison menu as a systematic endeavor. A kind of Julie and Julia experience that happened night after night in a clockwork
Ban the Box: Real Life ExampleBan the Box: Real Life Example
If you are reading the blog, you almost certainly know about the “Ban the Box” movement, the idea that employers should be barred from asking job applicants about their criminal
Endemic DreadEndemic Dread
I find myself with five toes in the panic pool. No matter what the day or hour, it always feels as if law enforcement is going to swoop down and
The 8 Habits of Highly Criminal People … And their WardersThe 8 Habits of Highly Criminal People … And their Warders
When you come out of prison, you might be required to work through some “counseling” that purportedly help you correct the errors of your ways. I’ve been over some of
Things You Can Do to Protect Your Emotional IntelligenceThings You Can Do to Protect Your Emotional Intelligence
Before I went to prison, I probably would have rated myself a C- achiever in the realm of emotional intelligence. After 4+ years behind bars, I’m pretty positive I’ve slipped
‘Sup, Trump?!‘Sup, Trump?!
Usually I finish a post with a limerick. This time I’ll start with one from February 23, 2017: Since prison morale needs some bumps, I hope they convict a few
The Great Greeting Card ShakedownThe Great Greeting Card Shakedown
My spouse gave me a Valentine’s Day card today. One that you can get from the store. Of course it was beautiful and also personalized, but one of the major
Healthcare and Handcuffs: Ah Compassion!Healthcare and Handcuffs: Ah Compassion!
Getting out of prison raises some potentially problematic medical questions. For instance, if you are in a halfway house, are you required to have your own medical insurance or not?
Consplaining: It’s Like Mansplaining With No AuthorityConsplaining: It’s Like Mansplaining With No Authority
It occurs to me that every time I post here I’m engaging in potentially a very dismal practice: consplaining. That’s something, I think, like mansplaining but from a felon’s perspective.