I Can’t Wait for the Day When All This Is Behind Me
August 22 My mother didn’t come to visit today. I guess she’s probably mad at me but I’m not calling
Jail Diary
Disgruntled Wonderbar Eater
August 28 Saturday passed without any problems. The guys let me have control of the remote and I have almost
Waiting for the Parole Decision
September 5 So far its been a long, boring weekend. The highlight of my day was reading the Sunday Herald.
Parole Revoked
September 8 – Application for Parole Well … I got thoroughly fucked by the Parole Board today. My parole was
If You Just Expect to Be Let Down
Following his return to Sleepy Hollow, Reg would appeal the decision to revoke his parole. Later, we see that he
This Silly Stuff Makes It Fun in Here
September 13 Frankie and I got moved to the centre unit today. They say they’re painting the left unit, so
We Are Having Fun Here, Without Drugs
September 19 Sunny out today. Pretty nice for this late in September but it’s getting cool at night. I fear
I Kinda Have Fun Writing to Companies
September 25 George is taking control of the remote. This is pissing me off because he watches stupid shows. George,
Must Keep at It Though
September 29 Jason got moved to medium this morning. Now it’s just me, Jim and Frankie. And Jim only has
Conflict with the Jail Escalates
October 1 And the bullshit continues. Dennis didn’t go outside today so that probably means he got greedy. This is
Three Days in Lock-Up
October 8 – Lock-up This morning I went to the hole … at breakfast, I noticed [Guard1] talking to Lorrie
Just When Everything Was Starting to Look Good
October 12 Well, the long weekend is over, and everything is back to normal, except us. Joe shaved half his
I Think the Time Went Better When I Had Something to Do
October 19 I didn’t bother writing anything last night. It was just another boring day. Winston got out. I guess
I’m an Information Junkie
October 22 Jim went for sentencing today but it was put off again for 2 more weeks. October 23 My
A Whole Fucking Year … Wasted?
October 26 I got a letter from [my wife] this morning. She wants to get the divorce agreement signed. No
At Least I’ve Got Something to Focus On
November 1 I was just listening to Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman on TV. It was fucking great. Everything went
I Enjoy This Controversy
November 3, 1999 I stayed up all morning playing Scrabble with Jason. I beat him 3 times, but he got
Quel Dommage
November 6 Still looking for someone to get my letter out. [Guard 2] said he didn’t want to get involved
Oh How We Missed Getting High
November 10 Well, I heard some juicy gossip this evening. It seems that [Guard1] and Michelle are having an affair
Approach With Caution
November 15 This should be the last notebook I use in here as there are now only 115 days left
Even the Best Laid Plans Sometimes Go Astray
November 21 Even the best laid plans sometimes go astray, and so it was today that we didn’t get our
Revenge Is Sweet
November 25 I was too tired to write last night. I took five valium. I didn’t really get a good
I’m in the Double Digits Now
November 27 What a long, boring day this was. I’m so glad it’s over. Candace locked my door. She’s nice
I Think I Can Handle Things When I Get Out
December 1 There was quite a bit of snow outside, but I don’t care ‘cuz I’m cozy and warm in
Just for Today, I Won’t Do It
December 4 I saw something incredibly stupid today. Just five minutes before we were to go outside, Jimmy A. (for
This Is Going to Be a Long One
December 9 I got turned down for my Christmas T.A. I’m disappointed but not surprised. They say it’s because I
I Owe Favors to No One at This Place
December 15 Another minor squabble with [nurse] this morning. I went out to get some aspirin and she says, “you’re
I Hardly Ever Get Visits
December 18 One week away from Christmas now, but it’s no big deal in here. It was a boring day,
Another Christmas in Jail
December 23 [Guard1] continues to fuck me around. Bubba called me down to admitting and cut my bracelet off. Apparently,
I Have No Pleasant Thoughts This Evening
December 27 Today, as it turned out was a holiday. I wasn’t expecting this, but Boxing Day fell on a
I Can Feel My Freedom Getting Closer
January 1, 2000 Well, the first day of the new millennium has passed. Slowly, but its gone by and I’m
To Be King of the World Again
January 4 Yeah! The long awaited D’s [Dilaudid] finally arrived! Only two of them but I felt so good. So
Taking the Fight to the Supreme Court
January 10 I got a letter from the Supreme Court today. They say my application is unacceptable because I didn’t
There’s Always Hope, I Guess
January 12 Went to see the doctor this morning. Weighed myself. 190 pounds. I’m really getting fat. This is getting
I Have a Long Way to Go
January 17 Some bad but not suprising news today. [Counselor] won’t give me a t.a. for treatment. I expected this
The End Is Approaching Fast
January 19 I couldn’t sleep last night so I saw the doctor this morning. He’s putting me on the immovane
There’s Much to Do in My Last Six Weeks
January 25 Things are getting a little better. I think we found an alternative way to get my package in.
Dreams of Freedom Fill My Head
January 28 Another weekend coming up. My 6th last one. I had hoped to sleep it all away on Serax
This Is My Home, for the Time Being
January 31 Feeling sick today, this is not pleasant. I’m stuffed up and my cigarettes don’t taste good. … Bubba
There Were Some Good Moments
February 5 Saturday. I got lots of sleep today, maybe too much, but that’s ok cause I’ve got a good
Yabba-Dabba-Doo
February 8 One more day closer to getting out. But I’m trying not to get excited … we got another
I Need a Couple Days of Freedom
February 11 More bad luck today. I think I have some kind of AA curse on me. Everything was all
The Final Days Are Long Ones
February 14 Still sick today and it seems to be getting worse. I can hardly talk and I got a
It Scares Me
February 19 Well, my ship finally came in today. The long awaited and much appreciated package made its way in.
Those Things Really Do Get Their Claws Into Me
February 24 My throat seems to be getting better … I started on antibiotics this evening. They’re not sure if
Soon I Will Be Free
February 27 Well, what a long fucking weekend this was. I gotta get outta here … my voice is coming
The Countdown Is On
March 1 This is the month I’ve been waiting for, so long. This week’s been going alright. I’m feeling somewhat
Release Day
March 8 My light burnt out so I’m sleeping downstairs in Jason’s old room tonight. Pain in the arse. …
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
March 5 My last weekend is finished. Yabba dabba do! The guards are all calling me a short timer. I’m
Books Reggie Read in Jail
Reading became an important part of Reggie’s life in jail. His Jail Diary is filled with references to books and
Keestering: The Prisoner’s Hidden Pocket
Concealing possessions or contraband inside the body is a practice with a long history in prisons and other places of
How Were the Drugs Getting Into Jail?
Drugs appear repeatedly in Reggie’s Jail Diaries. Dilaudid, OxyContin, Percocet, Demerol, Valium, Serax and other drugs were available at different