just wanted to give the readers of our blog a update on what has transpired with me since we started our page…in August of 2022 I was resentenced from lwop to 21 to life. And since I have been incarcerated for 26 years, I went to a parole suitability hearing March of 2023… And IContinue reading “april 16, 2022 [anna]”
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january 18, 2021 [kanoa]
wow, what a 2020! Out with the old in with the new, whatever that means to each individual. For me it means gratefulness because God is surely orchestrating my future in a radical, ridiculous, merciful way. I look forward to whatever positive comes my way. I watch the news daily and feel as though theContinue reading “january 18, 2021 [kanoa]”
the weight leaders carry
Kanoafebruary 27, 2018 The weight we carry varies far and wide, There’s so much to leadership, You’d all be surprised. Leaders don’t travel alone is what John C. says, But this is a dark and lonely path, Only ends up in dread. Your expected to be strong, No matter what – “you carry on”, AllContinue reading “the weight leaders carry”
where is my angel?
Sitting in this placeface to face,can’t deal with the disappointment that was brought on by my case.A life of sorrow, time now borrowed,afraid to die,iron bars i pry,tears fall withinthis life (sentence) i begin,gone with the wind. My life in the world, underground deep withini feel the pain,i have nothing to gain, God help me,where have you been? iContinue reading “where is my angel?”
macaroni salad [larissa]
1 box of Kraft macaroni and cheese (cheese packet is not used) Other pasta may be substituted such as penne, spiral, etc.1 dill pickle – dicedSliced black olives (add desired amount)Chopped Onions or scallions (add desired amount)2 Tbsp. Spice Time brand Vegetable FlakesGarlic powder (to taste)Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)5 oz. chunk Chicken BreastContinue reading “macaroni salad [larissa]”
chicken rigatoni [larissa]
5 oz. pkg. chunked Chicken Breast2 cups Spaghetti or Marinara sauce2 Tbsp.Spice Time brand Vegetable Flakes2 Tbsp. Minced Onions or fresh chopped onion1 tsp. Garlic PowderSliced Black Olives, Mushrooms and/or chopped Bell Pepper may be addedSalt and Black Pepper (to taste)8 oz. Rigatoni noodlesGrated Parmesan Cheese Combine all ingredients (except noodles and parmesan cheese) inContinue reading “chicken rigatoni [larissa]”
chinese sausage-shiitake mushroom rice dish [larissa]
4- 5 oz. pkg of Chinese style sausage (I use Siam brand, pork meat)1 – 2 cups dried Shitake Mushrooms4 – 5 Tbsp. Soy Sauce4 – 5 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (can substitute white sugar)1 tsp. Sirachi Sauce2 Tbsp. Spice Time brand Vegetable Flakes1/2 tsp. Garlic powder2 tsp. Minced Onion or fresh chopped onion1 seasoning packetContinue reading “chinese sausage-shiitake mushroom rice dish [larissa]”
personal pizza [larissa]
1 – 8″ Flour Tortilla1/2 tsp. Olive Oil1-2 Tbsp. Pizza Sauce (I use Contadina)Favorite toppings (e.g. pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, black olives, mushrooms, etc.)Shredded Mozzarella CheeseGrated Parmesam Cheese Brush olive oil onto the top side of a flour tortilla and cook in a microwave oven for one minute on high. The tortilla will become crispyContinue reading “personal pizza [larissa]”
hot chocolate mix [larissa]
2 – 1lb containers of Nestle’s Quick Cocoa1 – 11oz. container of Coffee Mate (Original)1 – box of Carnation Powdered Milk (makes 10 qt.)3 cups of powdered sugarMarshmellows Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in an air-tight container. Use 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mix and add to 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well,Continue reading “hot chocolate mix [larissa]”
8-17-20 [anna]
[this post is written in response to the following article: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2019/12/12/can-we-fix-mass-incarceration-without-including-violent-offenders%5D Hi, I wanted to write a letter in response to your article, “Can We Fix Mass Incarceration w/out Including Violent Offenders?” And my response to that is no! Your article is focused on Walter Johnson who was convicted of a violent crime & servingContinue reading “8-17-20 [anna]”