Letter 71

August 01, 2011

Dear Mom,

Hope you are well and reasonably stress-free. I continue to put one foot in front of the other, eventually leading back to a free society. In answer to your most likely unspoken question, I haven't seen the state classification officer yet, although it is likely going to be this week as he only comes this way two times per month.

Many questions hang on when he sees me. I guess he is a bit like one of Elliot Ness' group of untouchables, as he has unlimited authority in the state of Florida and answers only to Uncle Rick himself. That is my understanding of the situation, possibly wrong though it may be.

At any rate, I appreciate very much the things you are doing for me. J is mailing out a letter to Renelle, detailing what he needs done would be my best guess. I've been answering his questions about syntax and usage/spelling, but don't feel it is my place to pry further.

I believe I've seen the last of the ground-shaking changes I'll be cooped up in here for, barring unforeseen complications. It is really not difficult to do as I'm told, and if I keep my commentary internalized. If not for certain more sadistic officers here, this would be an ideal way to do time.

Don't have a lot of time to finish this, as the light has been on in the cells now over a half hour (for master roster count), and due to go out shortly.

Much love and many thanks,
James