Reggie MacDonald — A Life Remembered

Settling Into the Routine

Jail Diary — In Reggie's Own Words, 1998–2000

Settling Into the Routine

November 10 (Day 14)

Here I am, still in Sleepy Hollow.  Things are getting routine and it’s getting harder to write.  The … uh …case work supervisor? Came to see me this morning.  I had several things to ask him about.  First, I wanted to know if they had any programs for drug abuse here.  They do but it will have to wait until after I’m sentenced.  Second, I asked if Freddy could come out and see me.  They said “ok” and then will him for me, and third, I told them about the situation with Dr. Jones.  They will consult Addiction Services and see what can be done.

I also spoke to the nurse … about my medication.  I am getting a bit anxious and depressed lately, kind of like I was before I started taking my pills in June.  She will give me some Atarax at night and put me on the list to see the doctor.

Doug is thinking about writing a letter to his ex-girlfriend.  Doug, it seems, is involved in a love triangle which includes a pregnant ex who still loves her old boyfriend (he’s dead) and a new girlfriend who wants him to move to Toronto.  Doug is confused.  The situation is complicated.  I told him I will be calling Jerry Springer.

We spend the afternoon playing board games (Brenda didn’t show up – says she’ll be here tomorrow).  I lost to Andre in Risk and again in Scrabble.  But at least it makes the time go by fast.

They gave me fish for dinner.  I guess my scam didn’t work after all.

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