April 2012 Part 2

From Henning, TN                                                            April 2012

Found out my new home will be as close to home as possible.  And if everything goes as planned, after this stint, I will never live in Hardeman County again.  6+ years the first time, and 7+ this time.

Today’s song is “Honest” by Typhoon.  You’ve never heard anything like it.  I love them.

Please pray for me.  Pray that II Corinthians 7:1 is the story of the rest of my life.  I so want that to be the case.  God give me the strength to resist the demons of addiction.

I believe it was William F. Call in the movie Lonesome Dove that said, “I hate rude behavior in a man, won’t tolerate it.”  I concur.

I never thought I would see the day that I anxiously looked forward to a trip to the library.  I get to go pretty much every day.  Very nice.

I’ve never had a problem with authority.  I believe Paul Harvey once said, “If you want to see the scum of the earth, go to a United States prison at shift change.”  Certainly there are idiots here that have a problem with authority.  But there are also some fools that apparently have a problem being authority.

I’ve mentioned my new hobby of reading.  So far, Numbers in the Bible is the hardest read I’ve encountered.

I don’t think I have ever enjoyed paddle-boating at Chickasaw.  I’m pretty sure I have a cousin to thank for that.

Speaking of Chickasaw, on a dare during a school field trip, I once put an entire can of wintergreen snuff in my mouth at one time.  I didn’t have to keep it in there long, but I did win.  Joke was on them though.  Nobody else had any to dip after that.

Shane and Shane have a song “Psalm 143.”  The memory of it moved me to tears as I lay in bed last night.  Thought I better add it to the list.  Somebody may need to hear it.

A cold, rainy day.  Was quite an unpleasant walk to the chow hall.  Think I may read a book, take a nap, & snack for dinner rather than get soaked again.

Today marks 2 months since I’ve been locked up.  Drug free, alcohol free, nicotine free.  And it’s gone by pretty fast.  I hope it continues to do so.  And I hope I remain free.

‘Good Friday’.  For the past 14 or so years it meant me &Bo would begin (and in his recent years end) our golf season.  There were always others thru the years: Porter, Meek, Daryl, Heath, Roy B, Goob, Huck, and even Brody made a trip or two.  It was always more about joking around & seeing who could laugh the most rather than being about “good” golf.  If Bo was ever in the lead after a few holes & if he then lost the lead & ultimately lost, he would always say he had quit caring earlier.  He really won.  He did that every year.  Heath always got so mad he really would quit.  Fun times.  We’ve been hot.  We’ve been cold. We’ve played in mud, but we were never rained out.  I hope they kept the tradition alive without me.

Good Friday! Luke 23:39-43!  Only Voices – “Criminal On The Cross”!  AMEN!

Baker’s Rack lasagna with a salad and some Texas toast.  Can somebody mail that to me.

My very first memory is seeing Mammie Arnold in a hospital bed at Aunt LeeAndra’s 

 house.  I don’t remember the ‘Aunt LeeAndra’s house’ part, Momma said that. But I was in a suit and I was about 2.  That has always been my first memory.  Crazy how that little 5 minutes in time still registers so clearly.

Just completed my “package” list.  Can’t wait to get all the things I need & want. But mostly, I’m excited about nail clippers.

When I get out, I believe I will get an old Ford Fairmont Futura to drive around.  I hope there’s still a few around.  And Roy will help me fix it up.

This one friend of mine, I’ll call him Murray, is so blank.  He may be the blankest friend I have.  And he has an affinity for sharks. Dirty, wet sharks.

The previous comment was in code. You know who you are!

I hope I become a better writer out of this experience.  Or at least a clearer thinker. I often look back at something I’ve written & I’m not getting 100% of my thoughts down on paper.  I need to slow down the writing & make sure I’m getting it all down.  I’ll work on that. 

It was very good to see Roy tonight.  Had some laughs.  Ate some grub.  Talked about times past & times to come.  I’m very lucky to have his support.  We’ve gotten each other thru some difficult times.  We were usually at each other’s throats as kids.  But I 

think we will forever be loving bro.s now.  Have been for several years already. 

Speaking of Roy, man that guy can dance! I’ll tell that story one of these days.

 This is the third time I’ve sat down to write today & I can’t think of anything.  That’s depressing.  My mind was racing last night as I lay in the dark, but today I’m drawing a blank.

Just to change it up a bit, the song is “It’s Christmas Time” by Stevie Wonder.  Deal with it.

I sure hate I missed being on Division last night.  I’m sure a large time was had by all.  Especially Herlon & Body.  I hope they cleaned house. I wonder who did the most crying.  I probably already know.  Some things never change.

Every time you wonder where no matter what you huh? Bet most of you won’t get that one.

Granddaddy told me he probably wouldn’t be around when I got out.  I’m very grateful I got to see him before I left Chester County.  Of course I had to get him to “beard” me one last time before he left.  I never will forget it.  He has been an inspiration to a lot of people not just family.  The patriarch.  He may outlive us all.

If you’ve never had KFC chicken gizzards, you are missing the boat.  Of course, MeeNaws are the best, but KFC’s in a pinch will be more than sufficient.  Most of the time you’ll be told they don’t have them or they don’t have any ready.  But if you can afford to wait, so good.

 

From Henning, TN                                                                      Late  April 2012

Saw the ‘chain’ list today.  Still not on it.  I’m ssooooo ready to get to my destination.  The danger, the gangs, the hate……. all that awaits me I know.  But the anxiety of the wait has to be dealt with 

too.

It was good to hear from an old friend yesterday.  As time goes by you can forget what someone means to you.  But in an instant it can all come back.  We shall stay in touch.  Much love.

I was cruising around Sonic one night.  Had a date with a hot cheerleader still in high school.  In what I thought was a sweet ride, the Bullet.  Well it died on me right as we got to the “cool side” of Sonic.  It took me a few seconds to get it cranked again. In the meantime , my date dived to the floor board so she wouldn’t be seen.  Not cool.  Not cool.  It was funny though.

This morning I had a cup of coffee.  First one in a long time.  I can do without it.

I will be extremely good at Spades, Hearts, Chess & Dominoes when I get out.  If you would like to challenge me when I get home, bring it.  I am also a fast learner & have become quite good at Cribbage.  It’s pretty fun too.

Today’s song is only in my head.  It’s Tatum, John, and Josh singing “Small Town Saturday Night”.  I don’t think there’s a recording of it, but there should be.  Those guys are extremely talented.

There are a lot of guys here who have no one to visit them.  A lot have no one that writes them.  No one who cares….. really cares.  I am very thankful for what I have today.