By AIC R. Thomas Artwork has given me a level of patience and confidence that I never had before coming to prison. Doing art allows me to enjoy my time and space, in a place that seldom offers such. When I draw, I tend to draw places I’d like to […]
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It is a wonderful opportunity to define prisoners in a whole new way
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By AIC H. Crow Hey Mama I love you, Saddened by pain I’ve put you through. Another kid uncaring in attitude, My ignorance in youth to your story and background, As a man now pleased to describe in noun, How a lifetimes journey becomes profound. A past full of moments
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Remember prisoners as if you were in prison with them, and people who are mistreated as if you were in their place. Hebrews 13:3 To be who God meant you to be, in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, is the greatest accomplishment. It can
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by Dale Russell Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way. John Muir We are so blessed to see glimpses of lives on two, far sides of the world. Our AIC (Adults in Custody) and
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by Pricila (an Otino Waa student) Forward by Dale Russell We have published multiple essays, poems and comments from our AIC (Adults In Custody) contacts. The glimpses into these lives are important windows of understanding, especially if your impressions of prison have been formed by media. It is important to
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By H. Crow, an AIC This quote is my motto, words I’ve recalled often, Winston Churchill is a model, a man not forgotten. Making no excuses for mindsets I choose, Habits reflect how we may win or lose. Success is going from failure to failure with enthusiasm, Through social conflict
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A true artist is almost always inspired, but takes it one step further to inspire others HOW TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STORY
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Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, beyond their failures. Joe Campbell EXAMPLES OF AIC Actions and Purposes Bruce S. – became the first inmate to sponsor an OTW child in 2009 and continues today with additional funds for medical needs. Timothy E. (just paroled) sponsored Juliet since
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It was supposed to be a normal event – display inmate art, talk to folks, and hope it doesn’t get too hot. Hermiston (OR) isn’t a big place, and our expectations might have been a bit short, but we should have known God loves to create stories in very creative
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