It's been a ride! It's been definitely a cultural experience! The end is in sight...at least for this go round. Yes, there could be future cultural experiences, but we'll face that when it comes. As in all new cultural experiences there have been good and bad. But, that is true in the normal everyday cultures we experience anyway. It is what we call life.
I have been very delinquent in producing blogs...since about the second week of December. At that time I lost my proxy on the outside because of personal reasons (proxy's, not mine). I always have had a backup proxy, but the Holidays were about to hit, so, I decided to suspend "blogging" until after the New Year. Contributing to that decision was the fact that I was persuaded by the jail staff to accept a jail job. That job was being a member of the kitchen crew. I ate a whole lot better, but my time and energy for creative writing was depleted.
I was just about ready to kick the blog off again with a reduced schedule of one a week, rather than 2-3 which had been the standard, It was then that I got assigned (after asking me) the "premo" job of the jail, the "laundry man," a solo jail job. I had been on the job just two hours that Monday morning, Jan. 10, 2011, when I received the news of my mom's passing. Needless to say, that was a week of anguish, especially since a petition for a furlough was denied by the judge. The new job was a blessing providing a place (laundry room) of solitude, busy activity, and diversion (my own TV) to grieve, cry, pray and meditate.
I heard via mail from so many, both readers of this blog and others, with sympathetic expressions. These, all lifted my spirit, kept me grounded in my faith, and helped me to "accept the things I can not change..." I thank you all who sent cards and letters! They were meaningful and purposeful they were also successful. I answered each expression in my own pencil handwriting. Coupled with the job and this writing activity, my availability for writing a blog was non-existent. I felt answering the individual responses was more important. When that was accomplished and the cumulative affect of laundry room work from 6 am - 8-9 pm, 7 days a week, I simply had no gusto to write a blog until now. Many have expressed disappointment in not receiving new blogs, which gratifies me that you read and care. With this explanation I hope you understand.
Oh me...Oh my...I have so many stories to tell. More than likely they will now have to be told in a book, yet to be written. (A number of you have encouraged me in that regard.) Maybe I can sustain the discipline to bring a book to fruition. We'll see! Thanks for your encouragement. Everyone needs cheer-leaders!
Thanks for walking this path with me. I hope you will not be a naysayer, but keep the faith. Please don't turn your back on me. I need you! How many people in this world quit just as they approach the precipice? When we step out in faith is when God works in mysterious ways. Let's still keep planting positive, loving and noble seeds for the greater good to all and the Glory of God.
"Soon and very soon...!" I'm sad my Mom won't be there waiting. She's now waiting in a Heavenly place with my Dad!
Soon and Very Soon!
Jim
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
BLOG SUSPENDED
Due to the Holiday Season the blog will not be updated until after the New Year. Please check back after the first of the year to receive updates on Jim.
Jim would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult holiday season.
Jim would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult holiday season.
Friday, December 10, 2010
JAILHOUSE JOBS - PART I
When I first came to jail, a number of the guards told me they would get me a “jail job” right away. They told me I could have my choice of jail jobs, just tell them what I wanted.
There are inside jobs and outside jobs I could have. The outside jobs are: garbage dump (helping people unload their trash bags in a dumpster), litter crew(picking up trash throughout the county (no leg shackles-jobs for misdemeanor only), chain gang(moving belongings out of eviction residences and picking up trash- must wear leg shackles- inmates with felonies),dog pound, (self-explanatory), and maintenance crew (various and sundry repairs, grass cutting, leaf raking, at various county government buildings-This crew has much more freedom of movement than any other job-they even drive-thru a McDonald’s occasionally if the supervisor feels good.)
The inside jobs are: kitchen crew (4-5 men), “rock man”(2 men) Laundry man (1 man who also doubles as the “rock man”(Rock man will be explained in future blog) and dorm cleaner(each dorm has 1 man that cleans dorm daily).
The outside jobs last from about 8:30-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. The kitchen crew works 7 days per week about 6 hours a day, but divided up as; 2 hours breakfast, 1 hour lunch, and 3 hours dinner. The rock men also serve as “gofers” and are pretty much on duty all day long and through the evening. The dorm cleaning job is done in about 45 minutes, and then the worker is finished.
The benefits of working: 1) It helps pass the time to those who don’t desire cerebral activities. 2) Smokers (there are many) desire outside jobs because they are allowed to smoke. 3) A second sandwich is given at lunch. 4) The “biggie” benefit is”2for1” Two days credited for 1 day served and worked. EXCEPTION: (Big Exception) For those charged with DUI or Child support/Alimony.
So, I don’t qualify for “2 for1”(future blog on this topic! Those charged with burglary, assaults, or writing bad checks can get it, but a working divorced husband/dad wanting to help his family all he can, living very meagerly himself, is found in contempt. Therefore, he must serve his complete sentence.)
The guards got me a job soon after my arrival. I also gave it up after 2-3 weeks. On Sunday, Dec 4th, I accepted another job. I will tell you the story in Part-II and Part-III to come in sequence. Don’t change that dial! Stay tuned!
Still seeking and praying for a positive outcome for all involved, for my persecutors, as well as for me. Descent and respectful communication outside the courtroom would open the door for this. Can it be? Absolutely! Love conquers all! Don’t doubt! Be positive and do what you can to bring positive good for all.
Jim Hannaford
200 Court Sq.
Ashland City, TN 37015
There are inside jobs and outside jobs I could have. The outside jobs are: garbage dump (helping people unload their trash bags in a dumpster), litter crew(picking up trash throughout the county (no leg shackles-jobs for misdemeanor only), chain gang(moving belongings out of eviction residences and picking up trash- must wear leg shackles- inmates with felonies),dog pound, (self-explanatory), and maintenance crew (various and sundry repairs, grass cutting, leaf raking, at various county government buildings-This crew has much more freedom of movement than any other job-they even drive-thru a McDonald’s occasionally if the supervisor feels good.)
The inside jobs are: kitchen crew (4-5 men), “rock man”(2 men) Laundry man (1 man who also doubles as the “rock man”(Rock man will be explained in future blog) and dorm cleaner(each dorm has 1 man that cleans dorm daily).
The outside jobs last from about 8:30-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. The kitchen crew works 7 days per week about 6 hours a day, but divided up as; 2 hours breakfast, 1 hour lunch, and 3 hours dinner. The rock men also serve as “gofers” and are pretty much on duty all day long and through the evening. The dorm cleaning job is done in about 45 minutes, and then the worker is finished.
The benefits of working: 1) It helps pass the time to those who don’t desire cerebral activities. 2) Smokers (there are many) desire outside jobs because they are allowed to smoke. 3) A second sandwich is given at lunch. 4) The “biggie” benefit is”2for1” Two days credited for 1 day served and worked. EXCEPTION: (Big Exception) For those charged with DUI or Child support/Alimony.
So, I don’t qualify for “2 for1”(future blog on this topic! Those charged with burglary, assaults, or writing bad checks can get it, but a working divorced husband/dad wanting to help his family all he can, living very meagerly himself, is found in contempt. Therefore, he must serve his complete sentence.)
The guards got me a job soon after my arrival. I also gave it up after 2-3 weeks. On Sunday, Dec 4th, I accepted another job. I will tell you the story in Part-II and Part-III to come in sequence. Don’t change that dial! Stay tuned!
Still seeking and praying for a positive outcome for all involved, for my persecutors, as well as for me. Descent and respectful communication outside the courtroom would open the door for this. Can it be? Absolutely! Love conquers all! Don’t doubt! Be positive and do what you can to bring positive good for all.
Jim Hannaford
200 Court Sq.
Ashland City, TN 37015
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
RING THE DOORBELL! COME ON IN! (CONTINUED)
The infamous “voice” speaks from on high! As if spoken through heaven’s golden microphone, but heard through the intercom squawk-box’s speaker,” visitation for James Hannaford now. Go to the visitation room!” Up you go from your hallway chair a short distance to the right, a quick zig-zag, and you have entered the visitation room.
The room is really a dead end corridor with 5 booths and 5 chairs. These compartments are divided by sheet metal baffles about head-high, if you’re standing. There is a sheet metal countertop about a foot in depth to lay things on or rest your arms. You face a solid, thick pane glass and another booth on the opposite side just like yours. There is a phone handset mounted to one of the baffles which you will use to communicate……and you wait for your particular inmate: in this case, the “D” dorm, cell #10 resident.
Meanwhile, back in the “D” dorm a different heavenly voice make a squawk-box proclamation, “James Hannaford, put your orange on and go to visitation!”(In other words, I can’t go down in my long johns, which is the normal dorm apparel.) With orange jail suit on, I leave the dorm, once the guard electronically unlocks the door. I, then, have two more corridor doors that guards viewing me on camera must release, before I reach the visitation room. I search one of the 5 booths for my visitor.
I always warn my visitors in advance to be emotionally prepared to see me in an orange jail suit when I walk in. I don’t need any emotional break downs; this is not helpful to me. I need upbeat, positive, ”lemonade out of lemons “ visit. All of my visits have been that way! Especially due to a couple of faithful friends, I have had a visitation every week since my incarceration. I am truly blessed.
The most heart-wrenching time is when I walk into the booth. I always place my hand on the glass (like a high five) and visitors respond likewise, but it is that instant moment when both parties realize that there is no human touch. This is heart wrenching.
Humans need physical touch. I speculate that many of the volatile personalities I experience in jail are partly because they haven’t experienced enough human, tender touch. Thereby, animal instincts become dominant because humanity is lacking.(future blog on jailhouse personalities)
Inmates are allowed 1 hour visitation per week on either Sat. or Sun. from 9a.m.-12noon and 1p.m.-3p.m. The visitation must be used in one hour continuous block of time. Multiple visitors are allowed, but they must share the time as only 1 visitor at a time allowed.
I would love to have any of you visit, but it can’t be spontaneous or a “surprise visit”. There are others already making a trip to Ashland City (about a 45 min. drive from Nashville.) to visit, please, I deeply want to visit with you. A variety and diversity of visitations are great for me. I understand it is a great sacrifice, I would be most appreciative to share conversation, joy, and love with you. Please write me and schedule as you are led to do! Let’s have some laughs!
Coming soon to a blog near you…….exciting… invigorating … informative…maybe even inspirational!
Stay tuned! Don’t change that dial…..or that email address!
Keep those cards and letters pourin’ in!
Jim Hannaford
200 Court Sq.
Ashland City, TN 37015
The room is really a dead end corridor with 5 booths and 5 chairs. These compartments are divided by sheet metal baffles about head-high, if you’re standing. There is a sheet metal countertop about a foot in depth to lay things on or rest your arms. You face a solid, thick pane glass and another booth on the opposite side just like yours. There is a phone handset mounted to one of the baffles which you will use to communicate……and you wait for your particular inmate: in this case, the “D” dorm, cell #10 resident.
Meanwhile, back in the “D” dorm a different heavenly voice make a squawk-box proclamation, “James Hannaford, put your orange on and go to visitation!”(In other words, I can’t go down in my long johns, which is the normal dorm apparel.) With orange jail suit on, I leave the dorm, once the guard electronically unlocks the door. I, then, have two more corridor doors that guards viewing me on camera must release, before I reach the visitation room. I search one of the 5 booths for my visitor.
I always warn my visitors in advance to be emotionally prepared to see me in an orange jail suit when I walk in. I don’t need any emotional break downs; this is not helpful to me. I need upbeat, positive, ”lemonade out of lemons “ visit. All of my visits have been that way! Especially due to a couple of faithful friends, I have had a visitation every week since my incarceration. I am truly blessed.
The most heart-wrenching time is when I walk into the booth. I always place my hand on the glass (like a high five) and visitors respond likewise, but it is that instant moment when both parties realize that there is no human touch. This is heart wrenching.
Humans need physical touch. I speculate that many of the volatile personalities I experience in jail are partly because they haven’t experienced enough human, tender touch. Thereby, animal instincts become dominant because humanity is lacking.(future blog on jailhouse personalities)
Inmates are allowed 1 hour visitation per week on either Sat. or Sun. from 9a.m.-12noon and 1p.m.-3p.m. The visitation must be used in one hour continuous block of time. Multiple visitors are allowed, but they must share the time as only 1 visitor at a time allowed.
I would love to have any of you visit, but it can’t be spontaneous or a “surprise visit”. There are others already making a trip to Ashland City (about a 45 min. drive from Nashville.) to visit, please, I deeply want to visit with you. A variety and diversity of visitations are great for me. I understand it is a great sacrifice, I would be most appreciative to share conversation, joy, and love with you. Please write me and schedule as you are led to do! Let’s have some laughs!
Coming soon to a blog near you…….exciting… invigorating … informative…maybe even inspirational!
Stay tuned! Don’t change that dial…..or that email address!
Keep those cards and letters pourin’ in!
Jim Hannaford
200 Court Sq.
Ashland City, TN 37015
Monday, December 6, 2010
RING THE DOORBELL! COME ON IN!
JUST PUSH THE BUTTON! The intercom guard barks at you.” Whatta you want?”
Not you, I’m sure, but for some they are intimidated and speak timidly,” I’m here to visit Jim Hannaford.”
“WHO”, the question is barked? (Barked depending on who is actually in the booking office on a given day. Some will be polite and speak in kind tones. Others are gruff and abrasive.)
“Jim Hannaford” softly answered.
“Oh, you mean James Hannaford. Give me your I.D.” Out comes a security drawer from within the wall beside you. It seems the drawer silently moving at crotch height is a claw ready to grope the nearest convenient object. That would be your crotch!
So, in lieu of your crotch, you feed the claw beast your I.D. the groping beast is temporarily satisfied. Your I.D., assuming you have been on your best behavior, will be regurgitated later.
“Take a seat!” We’ll let you know when it is your turn,” a voice behind a big security window barks. The voice can see you through the window, but you cannot see the voice unless the overhead lights are on in the office. They are usually not on!
There you sit in a public corridor, in a metal folding chair with others who are in the same circumstance. Only they got there before you did, therefore they are ahead of you in line.
While waiting you will hear about the latest jail scuttlebutt. You will hear about underfeeding of inmates, about how many are sleeping on a concrete floor. They sleep on a 1” pad that is no longer 1’’ because the stuffing is so tightly compressed, or else it has been ripped and stolen in order to supplement the thief’s mat. You might also hear of this 1.5 million dollar lawsuit that has been filed against the jail and certain guards. It seems an arriving and booked inmate in the midst of an overdose was not given medical attention, despite his mom calling to tell them his condition. The inmate succumbed in jail. Stuff like that you will hear while awaiting a visitation with the resident of cell #10 “D” (Delta) Dorm.
………………………………….To be continued……………………………
Future Post:
Continuation
Interior Decor
Toothpaste Stolen
Always thinking love to all! I want no vengeance or revenge! Just a change in attitude and approach would bring great benefits for all. This I state resolutely! This I whole heartedly believe!
Not you, I’m sure, but for some they are intimidated and speak timidly,” I’m here to visit Jim Hannaford.”
“WHO”, the question is barked? (Barked depending on who is actually in the booking office on a given day. Some will be polite and speak in kind tones. Others are gruff and abrasive.)
“Jim Hannaford” softly answered.
“Oh, you mean James Hannaford. Give me your I.D.” Out comes a security drawer from within the wall beside you. It seems the drawer silently moving at crotch height is a claw ready to grope the nearest convenient object. That would be your crotch!
So, in lieu of your crotch, you feed the claw beast your I.D. the groping beast is temporarily satisfied. Your I.D., assuming you have been on your best behavior, will be regurgitated later.
“Take a seat!” We’ll let you know when it is your turn,” a voice behind a big security window barks. The voice can see you through the window, but you cannot see the voice unless the overhead lights are on in the office. They are usually not on!
There you sit in a public corridor, in a metal folding chair with others who are in the same circumstance. Only they got there before you did, therefore they are ahead of you in line.
While waiting you will hear about the latest jail scuttlebutt. You will hear about underfeeding of inmates, about how many are sleeping on a concrete floor. They sleep on a 1” pad that is no longer 1’’ because the stuffing is so tightly compressed, or else it has been ripped and stolen in order to supplement the thief’s mat. You might also hear of this 1.5 million dollar lawsuit that has been filed against the jail and certain guards. It seems an arriving and booked inmate in the midst of an overdose was not given medical attention, despite his mom calling to tell them his condition. The inmate succumbed in jail. Stuff like that you will hear while awaiting a visitation with the resident of cell #10 “D” (Delta) Dorm.
………………………………….To be continued……………………………
Future Post:
Continuation
Interior Decor
Toothpaste Stolen
Always thinking love to all! I want no vengeance or revenge! Just a change in attitude and approach would bring great benefits for all. This I state resolutely! This I whole heartedly believe!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
JAILHOUSE PHONE CALLS
“LET YOUR FINGERS DO THE WALKING” is an outdated advertising phrase for yellow pages. That’s what I have to do at CCJ!
You can’t call me! But, I can call you…. Or at least try. My call to you will be a “collect call”. Therefore, you would have to accept the call.
The jail contracts with a telecommunications company, Evercom, and I’m sure receives a percentage of revenue generated.
Each dorm has a phone mounted on a wall. The guards have control of turning the phones on/off. They, also, have the ability to listen in and /or record conversations. The phone is available for use from 8am to 11pm each day.(When there is misbehavior in the dorm, the phone is enabled for a day or two. Only one or two may be the culprits, but the whole dorm receives the punishment brunt! Ugh!!)
If I were to call you, a recorded voice would speak when you answer, “You have a collect call from ‘Jim’ (when putting through the call I am ask my name and it is recorded) at the Cheatham County Jail. To accept the call press ‘0’. Once you press “0”, the announcer says, “Thank you for calling Evercom.”Then you will be able to hear my voice. I’ve already been able to hear yours.
We can then talk! Often times the announcers voice is delayed (automation computer generation is out of sync). Just give him time to crank up! Also, you can press “0” too early. Wait until asked, then press “0”!
The calls I make to Nashville to a “landline” (not a cell phone) cost $1.50 for a 15 minute call. The call is automatically disconnected at 15 minutes. (2 warnings are given however at 1 min. and a 30 sec.) I’m sure calls to other cities would be a little more expensive because of the long distance charges but, I don’t know how much!
Many folks don’t have a landline, or else their line is a cable company line. I can’t call those! I can call cell phones but it is more complicated and more expensive .A cell phone account must be set-up in advance and pre-paid with Evercom. However, three phone numbers can be used on one account.
For example: My brother only has a cell phone. My sister has a landline, but it is a cable co. line. They have established and account with Evercom with both their cell numbers, plus my mom’s cell number .It is expensive, though! To call them (bro or sis )there is $3.95 connection fee, plus .89 per minute. To call mom in Nashville it is $1.00 connection charge and .49 per min. Unfortunately, my phone calls to my family are limited: about 1 every two weeks alternating between bro. and sis..(My mom now has an att&t landline. So I will be able to call her for $1.50/15 min. call.)
If you ever would like to receive a call from a “wild and wooly, crazy and crazed, bald-headed (but with a halo) jailbird then, send me a letter with your number (landline) and best time to call. (I wouldn’t want anyone to go to the expense and trouble for a cell phone) “Ask and ye shall receive!” Then, I will let my fingers do the walking! I will call and say, “Hello! Stat CHU?”
FUTURE BLOGS:
Visitation
INTERIOR DECOR OF CELL
TOOTHPASTE AND DOLLAR STOLEN
“Don’t retreat, just, reload and shoot” Is the message in Jesus’s parable of the pesistentent widow in Luke 18. That’s what I am trying to do, especially to my oppressors. I’m shooting love shells, shotgun shells, not single bullets, where shot will be splattered over a broad area. Perhaps a heart shall be penetrated! Maybe everyone can celebrate.
You can’t call me! But, I can call you…. Or at least try. My call to you will be a “collect call”. Therefore, you would have to accept the call.
The jail contracts with a telecommunications company, Evercom, and I’m sure receives a percentage of revenue generated.
Each dorm has a phone mounted on a wall. The guards have control of turning the phones on/off. They, also, have the ability to listen in and /or record conversations. The phone is available for use from 8am to 11pm each day.(When there is misbehavior in the dorm, the phone is enabled for a day or two. Only one or two may be the culprits, but the whole dorm receives the punishment brunt! Ugh!!)
If I were to call you, a recorded voice would speak when you answer, “You have a collect call from ‘Jim’ (when putting through the call I am ask my name and it is recorded) at the Cheatham County Jail. To accept the call press ‘0’. Once you press “0”, the announcer says, “Thank you for calling Evercom.”Then you will be able to hear my voice. I’ve already been able to hear yours.
We can then talk! Often times the announcers voice is delayed (automation computer generation is out of sync). Just give him time to crank up! Also, you can press “0” too early. Wait until asked, then press “0”!
The calls I make to Nashville to a “landline” (not a cell phone) cost $1.50 for a 15 minute call. The call is automatically disconnected at 15 minutes. (2 warnings are given however at 1 min. and a 30 sec.) I’m sure calls to other cities would be a little more expensive because of the long distance charges but, I don’t know how much!
Many folks don’t have a landline, or else their line is a cable company line. I can’t call those! I can call cell phones but it is more complicated and more expensive .A cell phone account must be set-up in advance and pre-paid with Evercom. However, three phone numbers can be used on one account.
For example: My brother only has a cell phone. My sister has a landline, but it is a cable co. line. They have established and account with Evercom with both their cell numbers, plus my mom’s cell number .It is expensive, though! To call them (bro or sis )there is $3.95 connection fee, plus .89 per minute. To call mom in Nashville it is $1.00 connection charge and .49 per min. Unfortunately, my phone calls to my family are limited: about 1 every two weeks alternating between bro. and sis..(My mom now has an att&t landline. So I will be able to call her for $1.50/15 min. call.)
If you ever would like to receive a call from a “wild and wooly, crazy and crazed, bald-headed (but with a halo) jailbird then, send me a letter with your number (landline) and best time to call. (I wouldn’t want anyone to go to the expense and trouble for a cell phone) “Ask and ye shall receive!” Then, I will let my fingers do the walking! I will call and say, “Hello! Stat CHU?”
FUTURE BLOGS:
Visitation
INTERIOR DECOR OF CELL
TOOTHPASTE AND DOLLAR STOLEN
“Don’t retreat, just, reload and shoot” Is the message in Jesus’s parable of the pesistentent widow in Luke 18. That’s what I am trying to do, especially to my oppressors. I’m shooting love shells, shotgun shells, not single bullets, where shot will be splattered over a broad area. Perhaps a heart shall be penetrated! Maybe everyone can celebrate.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
ACTUAL EXCERPTS DAILY PERSONAL JOURNAL
Happy Thanksgiving! I called David and Jan (at Jan’s) [Dave, my brother, Jan my sister] late morning. They were cooking and preparing Thanksgiving lunch/dinner! They’re expecting to have 10 people at the table! Wish I could be #11!
I learned from David that he had found a place to move [he is retired] closer to dear friends and to Jan. [He has lived in Baltimore, MD for over 40 years] He has found an ideal place in Calabash, N.C. [geographically convenient] [of course, on a golf course]……I’m so happy for him! I think it is a good move! [He is approaching his 70’s]
Nothing changed for lunch today! It was still a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of kool-aid…except…there was a football game on. I watched some football, off and on, but also wrote 4 letters…[This is an extremely productive day! Usually three letters is about all the handwriting I can do. More tiring than one would think]
The jail-to their credit-provide a nice Thanksgiving dinner. We had turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes,[real]green beans, and corn, plus a couple of cookies. The portions were heavier than normal.[the food was tasty too-no complaints] I finished the meal quite filled.
I read more of the book about Perry March. Book has me captivated! Really enjoying it. [“An Unfinished Canvas” By Michael Glasgow and Phyllis Gobbell]
A guy-one of the loud bullies-got released at 5am. I’ve learned by his example of rage. He is filled with it! Therefore, hereafter, any rage from me will be more suppressed and infrequent. This has been one positive thing to come out of jail for me. I am thankful for this! [ more in-depth blog on this topic in the future]
I am truly blessed, regardless!
I learned from David that he had found a place to move [he is retired] closer to dear friends and to Jan. [He has lived in Baltimore, MD for over 40 years] He has found an ideal place in Calabash, N.C. [geographically convenient] [of course, on a golf course]……I’m so happy for him! I think it is a good move! [He is approaching his 70’s]
Nothing changed for lunch today! It was still a peanut butter sandwich and a glass of kool-aid…except…there was a football game on. I watched some football, off and on, but also wrote 4 letters…[This is an extremely productive day! Usually three letters is about all the handwriting I can do. More tiring than one would think]
The jail-to their credit-provide a nice Thanksgiving dinner. We had turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes,[real]green beans, and corn, plus a couple of cookies. The portions were heavier than normal.[the food was tasty too-no complaints] I finished the meal quite filled.
I read more of the book about Perry March. Book has me captivated! Really enjoying it. [“An Unfinished Canvas” By Michael Glasgow and Phyllis Gobbell]
A guy-one of the loud bullies-got released at 5am. I’ve learned by his example of rage. He is filled with it! Therefore, hereafter, any rage from me will be more suppressed and infrequent. This has been one positive thing to come out of jail for me. I am thankful for this! [ more in-depth blog on this topic in the future]
I am truly blessed, regardless!
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