Days since my release from 26 years in prison: 21
Time I woke: 4:30 am
Journal of activities:

Today was Labor Day, the first federal holiday I celebrated in society since I completed 26 years in prison. Many responsibilities required that I spend the day working. I don’t mind at all. In fact, I’m very grateful for the work that I’m able to do. I began early this morning with more on an essay that I began writing yesterday, The essay exposed the dangers of responding to the criminal justice system without sufficient knowledge about how early decisions can influence life later on. I went outside to run 16 miles. I would’ve liked to have kept going, but I had to get back to write. Carole and I went to a store to purchase some kitchen items that she wanted, including a George Foreman Grill. She made me a delicious hamburger with bacon and egg and cheese. I spent the rest of the day writing, but I didn’t complete the essay I’m working on. More work tomorrow.

Exercise Routine-

• Time: 6:00 am until 9:10 am
• Lenght of time: 3 hours
• Miles run today: 16
• Weather: Beautiful sunny day in Petaluma
• Consecutive days: 2
• Cumulative miles since day off: 32
• Pushups today: 0
• Cumulative pushups for month: 0
• Annual marathon tally: 6

Gratitude prayer:

I’m grateful to God for giving Carole and me our first holiday in society without my being a prisoner.

Appointments:

I didn’t visit with anyone today buy my loving wife, Carole.

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