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Stephanie Douglas pays a visit

Summer Bloggers, I hope and pray you all are well out there and have been enjoying your summer so far(?). I am well, myself (minus the annoying aches and pains that insist on being present in my life). I am also appreciating the summer so far; even from where I am. Have barely even set myself to complaining about the heat so far (you know, usual summer grumblings about whatever). It’s something…

Blog Fam, Yes, I’m back already! Nothing major to report at the moment, just wanted to share with you about last week’s event I was invited to by the Deputy Warden. Didn’t know what to make of it initially because I had never heard of the program/event, which is called Total Image Empowerment (T.I.E.). I learned from the evening’s festivities that it was an organization that helps to empower…

Blog Fam, What’s up, everyone?! Am sitting here on my rack awaiting Count Time. I did just come from outside where it’s unbelievably nice out. Just the right amount of sun, breeze and spring color. Tomorrow will be much different, I’m afraid – rain and possibly gloom – so will enjoy the rest of this day. Do hope you’re out there enjoying the spring when it shows up for you. Anyway, I wanted to…

Eric Genuis at Marion CI

Blog Nation, Yes, it is yours truly, and I am at present sitting here with a very beautiful pint of vanilla ice cream with a warm apple turnover stuffed down in it (laugh). I know, I know, but to my credit I had a really nice workout this morning, so this is sorta kinda my reward :-) Am enjoying it for all the ice cream lovers out there :-) Anyway, it has been a while since my last connection…

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=xf4H–fCZt4 A video clip explaining the importance of Kairos to so many. Shawn is part of an ongoing program of events that they host at Marion CI.

Blog Fam, What’s up out there everyone? How’s the New Year coming along so far? I know for some of you it’s going great, and for others not so great; it’s the nature of the game of life. So far, so good this end. Wanted to just share with you real quick an experience I had the pleasure of having just recently. So okay, check this out. I was standing in the mail line waiting my turn for posting…

New Year’s Greetings

Happy New Years to you all out there. I know I’m more than a few days late with the sentiments, but this whole year is a new year, so technically it still holds to be true (laugh). So much for getting off to a good start, though. I am hoping and praying, as always for positive things to come to fruition for us all in whatever way  this may come to be. For myself, no doubt, it would be in the form…

An example to us all

I loved this example of how strength can come from adversity Charlie Oen, you are inspiration and a role model, I wish you well in all you do.

Season’s Greetings

Holiday Blog, Hello blog friends! Sitting here nursing a stuffy head, unfortunately :-( Even so, wanted to take a moment to send out to everyone Seasons Greetings this year. I hope and pray that you all enjoy a safe & blessed holiday out there. I know that more often than not, it can a time of extra stress (especially financially), but I would like to remind you to be mindful of what this holiday…

Hey everyone! Just a quick shout to acknowledge Wrongful Conviction Day. Needless to say, we are in need of such a day, recognizing the serious flaws in our criminal justice system regarding Wrongfully incarcerated individuals, while simultaneously we can celebrate those who have been fortunate enough to have their freedom restored. As you well know, it takes monumental effort and patience to…

Use your vote wisely!

Hello Everyone, Just a quick shout to all. I’m fairing well, and I pray that you are doing the same or better. Look like it’s going to be another good day, at least weather-wise. I was out this morning on the yard, which is part of my weekday routine, and enjoyed the morning fresh air and tempered sun. I usually run a few miles to start off, but since running another marathon this past weekend,…

My Blog Fam, Yes, another instalment of an unjust circumstance, or in Soap Opera speak, , “As The World Goes.” No, seriously, I hope that you have been out there enjoying your summer so far. Not sure how much of it we have left, what, with the weather being as crazy and unpredictable as it can sometimes prove to be. My summer has gone fairly well, and while I could complain about a lot, of…

Me Again, Just a quick shout to everyone. Hope the summer has been a good one for you all so far. Hasn’t been too bad on this end, but could always be better of course, and I’m sure some of you feel the same. Well, just continue making the most of your respective vacations, BBQ’s, outings, and so on. This past Saturday we had Kairos and got to enjoy another Kairos picnic, which was a ton of fun.…

The Marathon Results are in

Hey Everyone, Yes, I have survived the marathon, and intact I might add :-) Having said that, though, didn’t come out of it free of any battle scars. Turns out an old knee injury decided to pay this guy a visit around the 18th lap, which I was none too pleased about. Thankfully I did make it through to the end, but I had to do it in every which way that alleviated pain from my right knee, which…

Hello Friends/supporters of mine, Sending you all my best out there for a great summer /experience. Am sure some of you have nice vacations planned, and some just going with the flow -either way, be safe and enjoy as much of it as possible. Will try doing the same on this end, challenging as that can be at times. I will be partaking in a marathon this coming weekend (25th), which consist of 13…

Letters From Prison: No Mental Health Help For Ohio Inmates — Adopt an Inmate

From http://www.rehabcenterforwomen.org: According to a report by the Treatment Advocacy Center, in 2012 the United States had 10 times more mentally ill individuals in its prisons than the amount who are treated in psychiatric hospitals (356,268 in prison, vs. 35,000 being treated in a hospital). The unique and stressful environment created in prisons can many times actually […] via Letters From…