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My Life in a Prison Cell in an Overcrowded Prison

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Wayne Dowdy

An average day for me is not the same as the days of an average person, because I live in a very unnatural environment. My day often begins with a flashlight beam bursting through my eyelids, penetrating the brain, disrupting the sleep cycle. Or with the sound of metal-on-metal from a guard jamming a quarter…

A Spiritual Journey

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Wayne Dowdy

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY by Wayne T. Dowdy In April of 1995, I began a sober journey into a different life that has continued to this day: a spiritual, not religious journey. Part of that journey included having faith in a power greater than myself, whom I was willing to turn my will and life over…

Happy Labor Day in the USA-2026
Pro-war, anti-war, anti-government, or whatever, in my opinion, those brave men and women deserve praise and to be honored; especially, the fallen men and women we celebrate on Memorial Day who gave their lives.
Happy Independence Day-250 Years of Freedom
Two and a half centuries ago, a group of brave individuals gathered in Philadelphia to ratify a document that declared a radical truth: that all people are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
How I Reduce Electronic Security RISKS by Wayne T. Dowdy
I reduced my electronic security risks by consistently updating the different security apps I use for my phone and other electronic devices and platforms needed for me to participate in online activities. The YouTube video I link shows part of the process, where I recently learned to use Microsoft’s BitLocker to add passwords to external...
The Quiet Trade: Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All
by Rebecca Flynn/Justice Stride Why the Sale of Prisoners’ Bodies Should Alarm Us All In a society that claims to value human dignity, the idea that incarcerated people’s bodies can be sold after death should provoke serious discomfort. Yet in the United States, reports have surfaced over the years suggesting that remains of prisoners—often unclaimed—have...
Women’s History Month-2026
The fight continues until the day all women are treated equal. Let us remember each day to celebrate Women’s History, not just during the Month of March.
FastComet Promo by Wayne T. Dowdy
FastComet offers plans for large and small websites that includes those for single or multiple websites. StraightfromthePen.com is one of three websites hosted by FastComet.com that Wayne T. Dowdy has used for years and written multiple Five Star Reviews on Trustpilot.com.
CRISIS INSIDE GEORGIA PRISON SYSTEM by Stephanie Navarrete
We do not need bigger prisons! We need: ✔️ A parole board that follows the law ✔️ Wardens who know how to run institutions without abuse ✔️ Leadership that values human life ✔️ Transparency and accountability