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“It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane.”
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Independence Day in Hello
Standing in my kitchen, puffing on a cigar and waiting. I’m about to go for a walk around the neighborhood and see fireworks. Then I’m going to grill burgers n brats. Afterwards I’ll shoot off my...
July 3rd in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
Today would have been my original release date. Nice to get out earlier.
Mt. Dew And Watermelon in Hello
Not a bad combination actually. I’ve knocked out two of the graphic novels from the library Last Gang In Town by Simon Oliver is about a group of London punk rockers in ‘77 who attempt to steal ...
Scratched That Itch in Hello
We went and picked up a few groceries yesterday. I loaded up on fresh veggies because I missed them. Heh. Nothing but canned grossness in lock up. Chicken strips, roasted asparagus, roasted wh...
Excerpt From The Bad Book Affair by Ian Samson in Hello
George paused, just for a moment, and Israel realized: it was the pause. The pause that everyone dreads, and that everyone knows ultimately is coming, and whose meaning is as clear as any outpo...
Dancing For Rain in Hello
I wish it would pour tomorrow. Got this vision in my head, sitting on the covered porch, feet up with book in hand, space out to the sound of the rain. Yeah, that’d be nice. Even though I said I ...
Blew A Gasket in Hello
2:47 AM and don’t care about sleep tonight. While I am happy that I got out…the last few days haven’t been so nice. I’ve been out on the road every day running an errand or committing myself to s...
It's Good To Be King in Hello
Grilled ribs, roasted corn and homemade mac n cheese. All dishes done. Legs propped up, AC going nicely, new cigar the clerk recommended and a book. This is the life. (I forgot to mention, mom ...
Soles Worn Thin in Hello
Still not sleeping right. Caught about five hours this morning. NO NIGHTMARES! That was a constant on my gov funded vacation. Today I finally got to do my banking. See, when you’re released...
Food Stuffs in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
The meals were served at regular irregular times. Breakfast anywhere from 4 AM - 6 AM Lunch anywhere from 9 AM - 11 AM Dinner anywhere from 4 PM till 5:30 PM Eating like you’re elderly getting th...
For Today I Am Thankful in Hello
Back into the rat race today. Had to take my aunt to the dealership to check on her repairs. Had some hibachi for lunch. Went to the library but alas, I couldn’t find any David Wong. I read t...
Q & A From Motherfuckerjones! in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
Would you rather be in jail or in rehab? Rehab has better food, my own clothes and I could smoke and had access to soda. So rehab. Even though the accommodations were shitty and you were locked ...
Get Yo Ass On Da Flo' (Edited) in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
Housing One and Housing Two That is where you’re put into after you’re booked. One is for males, two is for females. There are dorms A - E. I was first housed in B for three weeks. Old COVID po...
Readjustment Is Harsh in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
When I got locked up the highs were in the low 70’s. They’re now nearing 100. The dorm I was housed in was freezing cold. It didn’t help that I pulled some muscles moving mat material (more on...
Someone Did Time In County Jail in Tales From Inmate #00JI61500
And all I got was this lousy PTSD. 79 days of a 90 day sentence. Time off for three days served and the other for getting into the, “honor dorm.” More on that later. I’m resting on the couch. It...
I managed to fall back asleep for a few hours this morning. I have felt like crap all day. Hungover and drank a bunch of grape juice with it so my stomach has been totally screwed. I’ve got c...
Fell asleep early, woke up early. I’m in need of a shower My pits reek. Then again a hot bath sounds great and my lower back does hurt a bit. Oh, and serve me ribs as I lay in the tub, by candle...
It Hurts To Grow Up in Hello
I miss my dad. He died when I was sixteen and I still have nightmares at 41 that he just up and left. I never got to have that beer with him when I turned 21. I really want him back.
I’ve got sensitive skin so I’m very prone to getting rashes. I now have one on the lower corner of my stomach and it itches bad. This is why I wear a tank top under a regular shirt because the ...
Just Effin' Great in Hello
I think my router is dead. Modem is working but the Ethernet light isn’t on. I’ve unplugged it and have done all I can. Just sucks because I want to watch YouTube on my TV. I’ve been listenin...
One of my favorite restaurants closed down last year due to staffing issues. RIP Po Boy Factory. I could go for the fried oyster basket with Cajun fries and the house made Hot Damn Sauce. Oh, ...
Happy Easter! in Hello
The house permeates with the smell of the ham in the oven. 🤤
It's A Warm One in Hello
I turned on the oven to make some baked beans with dinner. Mom got the brilliant idea to turn on the dryer. It’s pretty toasty in here now. Got chicken on the grill and creamed corn on the st...
My Twenties in Hello
Who Ya Gonna Call? in Hello
Went to see Ghostbusters Frozen Empire today. It was really good! The post credit scene was hilarious. Spoilers, the little Stay Puft marshmallow men steal a semi truck shipping Stay Puft Mars...