Dear Nelly,
I'm not sure if I ever gave my theory as to "whenever things seem to be going well,I expect to fall upon my face for that is how it's always been!"
During my sentence I,m not sure I've ever had a stretch of time where I've done so well without misbehavior.I am 7 months shy of 2 years without misbehavior and only one small infraction in three plus years.I know I have to keep this up to better my chances for freedom.
Though this has NOTHING to do with you visiting(nothing stops visits)this facility is on a lock-down.Every maximum security prison gets locked down at least once a year and more if therev are major problems(violence).I think this is just the yearly lock-down.They usually last for no less then 3 days and no more then a week.
What does it mean?It means all inmates are locked in their cells except for visits and emergency medical problems until the entire prison is searched.Sure,the main thing that is looked for is weapons,but this is where extra pillows,sheets,and other items that one doesn't have a facility permit for(radios,T.V.s,headphones,etc.).The worst PART of a facility lock-down?Bologna & cheese sandwiches for the entire week!I do like bologna,but the state gives shitty bologna!
I tell you all of this because your visit will be that much more appreciative.NOW,I'm certainly not preparing to fall upon my face over your visit for if I know Nelly Alia-Klein?It wouldn't be the first time she said she(you) was coming to visit.Truly I'm making a joke that rings true,but I'm smart enough to know this isn't a 30 minute trip like Rocky Point to Port Jefferson.As I tell ALL persons, I know you have much more responsibilities then visiting me, but nevertheless, I do look forward to meeting you.Hopefully, it will be before you receive this letter.
It is 6:05am(Tuesday)and I was just watching the news and I found out something I didn't know?The prison is locked down because there was a group of inmates fighting in the yard and canisters of tear gas were shot into the yard.They said 6 officers were hurt.It still doesn't affect visits so I do hope to see you soon.
As I said before, no one was happy with me when I stopped eating.The prison administration didn't like it and neither did Albany!When I arrived here at Five Points Corr. Fac. my destination was already decided and I was placed in segregation as a punishment.They could never break me if I don't want them to because my mind is to strong for such and as long as I know how to read I will live and breathe.
The reason I don't complain about it is because I know when to leave well enough alone.Sure, I could write it up,but my fear is that they will leave me in solitary confinement much longer.As I said,the positive is that trouble isn't found and this is a good thing for me.I tell you ALL of this because this is why I didn't know there was a problem in population and why we are locked down.
A lot of times they will say officers were hurt,but it is usually a ploy indirectly informing the Governor that it isn't wise to lay off officers or it is a defense after they severly beat the inmates involved.Recently the Governor threatened to lay off officers.It is usually the inmates who are hurt-not officers.
What other things do you research?From determining if a GENE(one has)causes violence to what else?Do you have a boss who tells you what to work on?Will you be doing the same type of things at your job in Manhattan?
As I said, I hope to see you this week,but nevertheless,my letters will keep coming.I'll make this one short and until next time,take good care.
James
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