ALL DONE, WHILE CONVERSING
Ring, Ring, Ring........I pick up......a recording....press 1 if you will accept the charge, (heck like I would be thinking he would be paying) press two if you want to hear the cost by minute, (Like, I haven't already counted the cost, in fact it keeps on costing, even when away), I accept.... Hello, Mom........

...... Like most of us normal folk people, like what ever that is. I have had the opportunity touring some criminal justice institutions over the years. (Sounds like a song here, "Through the Years".) The thoughts are many, as I see the snapshots in my head and look back at the horrid sights. I recently had the misfortune of learning that now one of my families finest breed just checked into one of these great institutions of justice, rehabilitation and the making of fine citizen's and yes I have an attitude. All this, while conversing on the phone with this fine species. And I thought I would have some fun with this.

Thinking back, after visiting a good friend in Whiting forensic , a brother in Torrington, and also visiting and doing prison ministry for a day in Belize Central Prison giving bibles away. Often I would try to imagine what checking into a place like this would be. So as I am talking on the phone to person who has already checked in I sort of blot out the real words that are being said, and just hear BLAHHHHHHHH. I have flashbacks of what this could be or would be like for me to actually to join in and experience this exciting and new adventure. Cool, I'm checking in. (OH Darn I forgot the Camera)

.......At check in, the uniformed person takes all your stuff for safekeeping during your stay and issue you fresh clothes. Usually they come in the colors of Orange or White with a cool trademark. Great advertising I suppose. Variety is good but I guess a color of choice is not an option. It's nice that they give you two sets. But I was kind of hoping for 2 colors so I could mix and match. darn. When they showed me to my room, I asked one of them for my own key so I can decorate but they somewhat ingraciously declined. Maybe next time they will be nicer.

The community showers are awesome, and offer an opportunity to socialize that you would never get at an ordinary hotel or apartment complex or even at my home. Even though I usually can't take a crap in my house without someone knocking on the door to ask me a question. Well at least I had a door, I will never take for granted a door again. In fact when I get off this phone call, I will kiss all the doors in my house. I know I will make some lifelong friends during my stay in this doorless community. I can just imagine who.

The rooms themselves are a bit cramped, without much of a view. One of the unique things about staying at this kind of place is you often have a roommate or 2. On my stay, Im sure I’ll have some really great, respectable roommates that I can model my life after, such as a bank robber, or rapist or murderer and arsonist, who knows. But by the time I leave I will get to know them really well.

The restaurant inside left something to be desired, and to tell you the truth I don't think the chefs here try very hard. It really upsets me when people don't try hard. But I can't complain, at least the food is free. And of course, and unfortunately, the dining options are limited. I'm sure I'll never complain again about my pathetic cooking again.

They need to talk to one of the hotel chains like and try to get in on their used mattress program, because the bedding here leaves much to be desired. I know I will need to go to my Chiropractor when I check out of this joint. Gee I wonder if I can get adjusted while I'm here. Maybe not, it would probably be hard to find some one of these credentials in here. But who's complaining at least there is a mattress.

When all is said and done, these are all minor compared to being locked up. I'm sure there is much worse places to be but for sure even though I'm not really complaining, you know. I'd much rather be at the Hilton with a roommate of my choice..........

.......hello, now what were you saying something about a bail............... Court.........Transfering......... Well, Illl call you when I check out......Goodbye, I love you..............