Sunday, 25 January 2009.
I began writing at 3:30 this morning and I felt pleased to complete a first draft of the writing project I began working last Thanksgiving. I wrote in the predawn hours every day since I began, and edited in the later hours of each day. With today’s work, I’ve completed 203 pages
Upon completing the early-morning writing, I went to run. The sky was still dark as I began at 6:20. I ran 10 miles. As I ran, I thought about steps I could take to resolve this complication presented by the new rule that prohibits me from using typewriters. I need to find typists who can transcribe my written pages into digital content. Resolving this kind of issue is a real challenge for me because prison rules also preclude me from being able to seek assistance through telephone calls. I’ll be writing a lot of letters.
By the end of my run, I had broken through 400 miles. My records would now show that over the past 44 days of continuous running, I logged 403 miles. Following my run I showered then began a lengthy love letter to Carole. I wrote about our future and the energy we must invest to ensure our marriage remains strong. She has been helping me with my work for several years now, but with her nursing and studies, the demands of keeping up are proving too much. In my letter, I promised that I would find others to help me overcome the obstacles that prison administration erect to slow my preparation for success upon release.
I spent the afternoon writing blogs. Then I wrote to others seeking assistance. I need to find typists, and my goal is to have resources in place by Valentine’s Day.
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