Learning that you are going to need glasses to correct your vision wasn’t always accepted in popular and fashionable circles. The times have changed as more and more people are choosing to take an active role in their health. The times of feeling like part of a secret society have adapted to become a new …
The theory of time is very different in prison than in the free World. The topic of conversation in prison is the same day in and day out, time. Dates and time rule everything in prison.How long is your sentence? When will you see parole? With all the dates that occupy your mind, there is …
Imagine having to live in an 8×8 room with a stranger. Only this stranger has committed, god only knows what crimes. Could you deal? Prisoners have said that you are basically living in a bathroom. This area contains your toilet as well as your bed and everything for your day to day living. As a …
Recreational marijuana use is now legal in 11 states. It is legal for medicinal use in 33 states. In many of these areas, marijuana use is less frowned upon than single use plastics. Prior to this trend toward legalization, marijuana has been illegal in the United States for the better part of a century. The …
The thought of going to prison is enough to scare anyone. For a teenager, it can be absolutely terrifying and if you are the parent of a child facing jail time, it can leave you feeling helpless and confused. Tax Court Ruling In October of 2002, a mother of two found herself in tax court …
Makeup has been a timeless staple for women around the world, making it a billion-dollar industry, its presence spawning drugstore brands like Covergirl or L’Oreal to cult favorites such as Tom Ford and Armani. Makeup has a variety of uses in several industries, one of such is the movie industry, helping actors visually into their …
It is universally known that hair is a close tie to how a person individualizes. Haircuts, while a significant part of grooming, are also crucial to self-esteem. In 2019, around 70% of people actively sought haircuts at least twice a month. But what about in prison? Inmates have already lost their freedom. Do they also …
Cats in Prison! That’s right, there are cats in prison! The crimes they commit are simply being unwanted. However; the prison sentence for the kitty is really a life-saving effort on behalf of the furry four-legged felines. It is reported that well over one million cats are euthanized every year due to overcrowding in animal shelters …
The Netflix smash hit The End of the F****ing World follows British 17 year-olds Alyssa and James as they try to outrun the police after James murders a man who attempted to sexually assault Alyssa. This leads to an exciting plot filled with romance, mystery, and dark comedy that ends with a climactic bang! (Literally). …
Knitting. A hobby that generations have engaged in over generations to craft meaningful works of art, so when an inmate arrives at prison, does the craft end? In the blog post, we will cover: Knitting in prison, is it allowed? How does knitting work in prison? What are the benefits of knitting for prisoners? Categorizing …
