For those of us who have, or currently are, engaged in a lifestyle that could lead to prison, we are taught the rules of the game. Unfortunately, the rules we are given are rarely adhered to, not to mention the fact that the rules we are given are obsolete. It […]
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From 1996-2000 The United States Government dangled $3.95 billion in front of states that passed tough on crime laws. States, including Illinois thirsty for those federal dollars responded with tougher laws such as the Truth in Sentencing Act which made those convicted of violent crimes serve 100% of their sentences.
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To start off the new year, I’d like to talk about what my goals for the future are. I’m going to continue my workouts, drawings, and plan on keeping my blog updated. During this year I hope to hear from a lawyer to help reduce my sentence in resentencing. In
All that we are is made up of our thoughts; it is founded in our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man/woman speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness will follow him/her, like a shadow that never leaves him/her. “Dhammapada” Image by Gerd Altmann from
2023 is my year. Year of new things and new people. Year to make new connections and build friendships to last a lifetime. Come be my new friend and let’s explore 2023 together. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
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I dream,I dream of a day of success, a day when poverty and struggle no longer exists in my life.But it’s just a dream some say! An unreachable goal! They say I dream too BIG!These are the words of a dreamless fool with no destination.So I laugh, and hold fast
A body at rest, stays at rest. A body in motion, stays in motion. Can’t stop, won’t stop… is the motto for me to stay younger. If I lift weights, eat lots, rest… I’ll get big and strong. That’s what I wanted. My body type makes me feel like I
A question that has been reappearing in various forms lately is, “What do you want out of life?”; it is usually preceded by, “Keep in mind, you’ve spent most of your life behind bars.” This question has caused quite a few bouts of intense meditation, and thought I might share
“Been through a lot of pain in my life and I pray the lord take it all away…” – Kevin Gates, in his song Change Lanes Rapping with this genuine gritty raw uncut emotion, Kevin Gates’ songs always have this amazing ability to speak directly to me. A symphony for
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This is my last message, due to my subscription with Prison Friendship ending at year’s end. For those who took serious all of what I tried to inform, I thank you for having the open minds you have in order to see a different spectrum; take what may have been
