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reg's jail journals ... Sleepy Hollow Correctional Centre

Day 24 (November 19)

Just another day here.  They seem to be getting longer and longer.  I gotta get outta this place.

Brenda was at the jail this morning but she only spoke with Andre and then left.  It seems that my case is not one of her priorities.  I called twice this afternoon and she didn’t return the calls.  Our Legal Aid system here is inadequate.  They get paid the same rate whether they win or lose (well I suppose most lawyers do).  But what I mean is that they just want to take a case and get it dealt with as quickly as possible, so it doesn’t seem to matter whether the case one or lost.  It’s easier for them if the client pleads guilty.  Then they can move on to the next one.

I’m having trouble sleeping here.  For the last week or so I’ve been awake for half the night.  I’ve asked for something for anxiety but they won’t give it to me.  The health care here is … not great.  Although Jennifer is working tonight and it’s always nice to see her.  Jennifer and I would make cute babies.

I tried to call Wayne today but he wasn’t home.  I was going to ask him to visit me on Sunday.  Perhaps he will call anyway and see if he is on my visitors list.

All of here are getting along well, playing Risk and other games.  This helps to pass the time.  I think I will keep in touch with them all when I get out.

I can’t get to watch South Park tonight.  This is rather disappointing to me.  I miss staying up with Steven to watch South Park.  Hopefully, next week we will be able to do so.  Hopefully, everything will turn out ok.  I remain optimistic.  If I have no hope what have I got?

Day 25, November 21, 1998.