Letter 79

August 25, 2011

Dear Mom,

As I've only got time for a quick note, I wanted to keep you directly updated on my status as officially as possible. I've been upgraded to general population status as of approximately 8:40 a.m. I knew I'd succeed if I just kept my head down, yessir, nossir'd enough, and kept sucking it up! I only wish the state classification guy had been there so I could be done with it through and through. All is well or better here, and I should still be here to visit with you and Renelle on the 1st of September, as I likely won't get transferred until the following Thursday.

I'm happy I don't have more exposure than I do to that rapid communication system known as inmate.com. It is loaded to 100% capacity with unsubstantiated rumors of every description lately. I'm trying to collapse the infra-structure or whatever is holding it together by overloading it further. I have trouble with sounding believable though, and that is a tremendous obstacle.

My locker is going to need a thorough overhaul, which includes taking the few books with me I'll be permitted and, by the way, what I'll do to insure that the Twain 10-in-1 doesn't get lost is get the property officer to mail it back to you until I E.O.S. I have already read all but three of the ten books and they were pretty dry and factual accounts, I thought.

Anyway, much to do quickly and suddenly. Jesus sends regards.

Much love and regards,
James