by designedconviction@gmail.com | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
Winter had dragon blood. She was tall and thin with white flowing hair. But the most striking thing about Winter was her sparkling green eyes. She had a life about her that set her apart from the other girls of the kingdom. She was also talked about frequently by...
by designedconviction@gmail.com | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ralf ran through the field cutting the tops off wheat stocks that challenged him. He parried and sliced like a warrior intent on defeating his enemy. His weapon of choice was a wooden sword his father personally made for him. Well sized for his hands, it was sturdy...
by designedconviction@gmail.com | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
When an incarcerated person hears the term “self-analysis” falling from a soothsayers lips to clack against the concrete floor like a metal fifty cent piece dropped from clumsy fingers, we are already turning to pursue anything else and fast! There is no...
by designedconviction@gmail.com | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Things have been challenging here since the Covid crisis began. For me, it has been incredibly important to stay vigilant and focused for my community in here. Especially with the added tension from the civil rights and police brutality protests. May 27th to May 29th,...
by designedconviction@gmail.com | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
We all smile when we think about Open Doors. A euphemism for hospitality, goodwill, inclusion, and welcome. It shouldn’t be a shocker that the same colloquial phrase is not applied to prison. Instead it’s the Big House, The Pen, or The Slammer. I think we...
by designedconviction@gmail.com | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
At times, prison is a confining and restrictive place. The bars and the lock downs are not always conducive to freedom or creativity. However, this day was no ordinary day. Sixty artists filed into the facility visiting room hauling paintings, drawings, leather work,...
