The ad read "Copier Technician Apprentice/Intern". I received a quick reply to my mostly blank resume. I did not want the large gaping missing time frame of prison to be the first thing prospective employers questioned. An appointment was set for the following Monday at 10a.m. I arrived at 9:45. The interview started out as … Continue reading Getting a J.O.B.
The art of ‘no internet’
Thank you all for your congratulations and warm wishes to Jace for his recent return. He is doing well, all things considered. He met with his Parole Officer, Sloan, for the first time. One of Jace numerous restrictions is a blanket 'no internet'. Jace, being my son and cut from my cloth said, OK - … Continue reading The art of ‘no internet’
“We have bad news”
Thursday Morning, January 2nd, 6 a.m. I am awake and thinking of my son's release from prison. Today is day 589. The day I have been waiting for since they removed my son from my arms in the courtroom. The day the corrupt judge, prosecutors, and police officers, decided to twist the law to their … Continue reading “We have bad news”
Day 589
To these men, and boys, whose lives have been, at a minimum derailed, for some - lost entirely - I tribute this post of numbers. The following numbers are all based on data collected form Sam and myself, or data from Jace and my personal experience. These numbers ONLY relate to people caught thru a … Continue reading Day 589
Stuffing our emotions
The last two days have been hard. Not as hard as last year, but hard none the less. This post, I am going to be honest with you all about my feelings. As supporters for our loved ones caught in these traps, we find ourselves in the role of cheerleaders, and often ignore, or try … Continue reading Stuffing our emotions
The Lady Justice Myth 