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“The labels came off these,” the store manager said holding up two cans of roast beef. “They are not old or expired. The labels came off, that’s all.” I was a bit suspicious, but I only had $8 to spend (my monthly earnings for working 150 hours) and I wasn’t going to debate the person who knew her product. “Okay, I’ll take them,” I said to her. I also added two packs of Peanut M&Ms and a bag of refried beans (dehydrated.) I walked off excited, thinking about the wonderful roa...
"Do you get angry at your cat for scratching you at times?” My question surprised him. He didn’t know I, or anyone else, knew about his kitten. “How do you know?” he questioned me, but with a smile. “Who told me is not important here. Just answer my question.” I wasn’t going to let him get off the subject. He had been complaining to me about his neighbor, not just today but for weeks now. And for weeks I had no wisdom or advice for him, until I found out about his cat. His...
For about fifteen days I personally went through my personal property and discarded anything that would be considered illegal or against the rules (in other words, anything “questionable.”) And I was convinced I had done a great job. The prison was conducting cell searches and was looking for anything and everything that was questionable. We had received word that a cell had been found with items impossible to have without outside help. Outside help, meaning “staff.” However...
“Ouch!” I screamed really loud (some say like a little girl), as boiling water swallowed my left hand. The pain and surprise of the sting made me lose my grip on the hot pot. As the pot crash-landed, the remainder of its boiling water baptized the floor. The morning started pretty good. The church was having a special “Freedom” service. Both the English and Spanish bodies were coming together to celebrate our freedom in Christ. Special messages were planned. Special songs. And...
His face said it all. Hate. Disgust. Jealousy. Even sprinkles of deep, dark evil. He would treat others with the utmost respect and sincerity. But I was treated like the lowest, dirtiest, slimiest form of scum. Every day he would greet me with a look that could kill. His lifeless, hate-filled daily stare was at times chilling. For eight months he openly spoke ill of me, spreading rumors all over the prison yard. Much effort was put forth to discredit my testimony. He even...
"Look Mike," I said in my semi-serious voice, "the question should be 'What if Prince Charming had given up on Snow White – after all, she was in a deep dead-like sleep – and just simply moved on to the next available Princess?'" Mike's look was priceless. I think he even pinched himself to make sure he wasn't sleeping. "What?" he finally said. "What? What, what?" I answered, smiling of course. "What are you talking about?" "God's love. The topic we've been speaking about for...
By touch, the soda can felt a bit warm for her liking. So she did what any normal person would do, she placed it in the staff refrigerator. About an hour later my boss asked me for a few rags and cleaner. A strange request, because I'm the one who does the cleaning at work. "What happened? I mean, do you need me to clean something for you? Whatever it is, I'll do it." I felt strongly about doing it. How could I allow my boss to get her hands dirty? "No, I'll do it," she...
"Brother Adrian! Brother Adrian!" Chavo was flagging me down and calling me from about half the prison yard away. I was headed back to work, but I decided to meet him halfway. Chavo is a new believer who has been in prison for over 20 years. He has never had any outside financial support from anyone. So the little he does have is well taken care of. It is clear and obvious that he is grateful for everything he has. Last week one of the other leaders blessed Chavo with a simple...
