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Letters From Angels: Anyone Can Write a Letter
Yesterday's blog post was a poem and drawing sent to us by Ron in Florida. I showed my 82-year old aunt Nancy the picture, because she loves to see the artwork that prisoners send in. Nancy has lost some of her ability to read and write, but makes a valiant effort...
Poetry From Prison: One Final Chance
I Wish Someone Would Pray For Me by R. Tillman
My Rock Bottom
It was a frigid Tuesday morning in January when the van I rode in pulled up to the prison in eastern Oregon. From a distance it resembled more of an insane asylum than a prison, with its dingy-colored concrete exterior and brick-colored metal rooftop. Intimidating,...
Inmate Art: Locked In
This beautiful work is by Jason in Pennsylvania.
Letters From Prison: Late One Night
Andrew (see his Halloween card on yesterday's blog) recently sent us a letter: Melissa, Greetings, Sister! First let me tell you my mom and grandmother were all I had. My Grandmother passed away October 22nd, 2010, and my mom passed away December 2, 2010, so I've been...
Inmate Art: Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween, from Andrew in Texas and Adopt an Inmate. Come back tomorrow to read "Late One Night," a story Andrew shared with us aboutĀ something that really happened in his cell.