Not much is really going on, I’m just doing my time and staying busy.
I now have a set schedule of activities. I workout in the morning, then do a Qur’an study right after lunch, them at 2PM I study Arabic language. After that I play handball and relax, then in the evening I study Al Bukhari and at the end the day I do an hour long cardio routine.
My daily routine is getting to be very full for sure. Yes I have many a tutor in scripture and language. At least half of the men on this unit are college educated and hold degrees. Walking around the CMU, I am engaged hourly in in-depth conversations about science, religion, politics etc. the only way to avoid knowledge here is to hide in your cell and refuse anyone’s company.
The food is not as good as it was in Oklahoma, But still way better than in county jail. I am starting the process rolling to get not just here but the entire BOP to either offer a specifically Vegan meal option or better yet replace the ‘no flesh’ diet with a Vegan one, and also approval of Vegan toiletries and hygiene products. This will be my project for now and I am confident that I can make this change just as they did decades ago in England. I will keep you posted on my various filings. They have expanded the CMU here in Marion. From what I understand we have a whole outside recreation area and chow hall that did not exist a couple months ago.
As far as what info you can tell me via the phone, email and mail: sure you can let me know what’s going on. If my jailers and handlers don’t like it they will simply not allow it to reach me. Just don’t be surprised if I am unresponsive to the info you send me, it’s unfortunate but that is the situation I am in. Nor do you need to be overly concerned about everything you say or write, you are not in the CMU, I am. And honestly I do not yet know what they consider over stepping the bounds of my communications because I have hardly had any.
Take care, and I’ll do the same…
