March 25

Got a visit today from my mother and father which went alright.  No bad news.  I can’t think of much that happened at all today besides that.  Just the usual stuff.  Things are pretty routine.  I got my outside privileges so I might go out tomorrow for a walk.  I’m going to start going out now that winter is over.

I chaired the AA meeting tonight.  Moe showed up to say goodbye.  I’ll kinda miss Moe – he’s a good fellow.  Rob heard today that he got his parole, so he’ll be leaving us soon.  Maybe I’ll be next …

March 26

Went outside today – first time out except for the bullpen.  I didn’t like it – too cold.  I think I’ll stay in for a few more weeks.  Nothing to do out there but smoke.  Holland College came out to give me my test.  It was pretty easy; I think I did well.  I think my brain is working better than it has in years.

I wrote a letter on the computer to send out for book donations.  If Susan OK’s it, Monday we’ll send out a bunch of copies.  Rob went to the hole tonight.  I wasn’t around (sleeping) but I guess he asked to go because he thought he might flip out.  Over what I don’t know.  I think he’s a bit mixed up about leaving next week (it ain’t such a bad place).

I’ve been a wee bit cranky towards him lately and I’m feeling a bit guilty about that.  It is a bit stressful living here with ten other guys in this small space.  We got the Axis and Allies game in today – looks complicated.  I’d like to get it figured out before Rob comes back so we can play.  Now that I’d like to be in John’s unit because he played it before.  All in all, this has been a good week for me, if everything goes well, I’ll be out in five or six more weeks if everything goes well …