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Message Received?
Message Received? By Timothy Pauley A short time ago, I told you about 'The Bad Place,' where they send people here who report anything resembling COVID symptoms. Very shortly afterwards, they distributed memos to all of us actually describing the bad place. Made me...
Enforcing The Rules They Like
Enforcing The Rules They Like By Timothy Pauley As I stood in a substantial line waiting to use the telephone, I couldn't help but notice that of the 8 people in line, absolutely none of them were engaging in any kind of social distancing. I was able to confirm this...
The Imported Threat
The Imported Threat By Timothy Pauley My boss spoke to me this week. I know this might sound trivial, but it doesn't happen very often. You see, as a shift commander, he has many duties with which to occupy his time. Probably more than I even know. Typically anything...
Destined To Change Lives
Destined To Change Lives By Francisco Pinto Wherever we go there are people and when we come in contact with others we reveal ourselves to them. They come into our lives and who we are influences them in a variety of ways. But if we change people through influence we...
The Risk Increases
The Risk Increases By Timothy Pauley A significant development in the COVID crisis came when some county jails began refusing to accept violators. These are prisoners who have to serve a period of supervision upon release. Washington has a system where these people...
The Communication Barrier
The Communication Barrier By Timothy Pauley One side effect of the COVID crisis has been communication with the outside world. A number of years ago prison services became big business. Companies figured out they could take advantage of prisoners and their families...
The Bad Place
The Bad Place By Timothy Pauley Early on in the pandemic, prisoners were instructed of the symptoms to watch for, as well as what to do if detected. If a person experienced symptoms, they were to immediately inform staff and then to return to their cell and remain...
The COVID-19 Pandemic marks a tragic period in history
The COVID-19 Pandemic marks a tragic period in history By David Moore The COVID-19 Pandemic marks a tragic period in history. My utmost sympathies extend to everyone affected by the pandemic, sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones to the virus, and...
What Would You Do?
What Would You Do? By Tim Pauley So what would you do if you knew you were going to be exposed to COVID-19? What about if you had a reasonable expectation the care you would receive would be inadequate at best? Would you just sit around and wait? If you live in a...
Here ye….here ye…listen to me….
Here ye....here ye...listen to me.... By Mert Celebisoy I could read these words from a parchment, holding the scroll in front my eyes and getting louder as I unroll. Instead I'm laying on a thin foam cot, typing away on my JPay, wishing that l was anywhere but here....
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