Diary of a prison COVID test

Diary of a prison COVID test

An officer bellowing at 5:20 am, “Up and at ’em! Get in compliance and line up!”. We walk over to Visitation building, single file, guards pointing the direction. It was on time and very orderly so far. We entered Visitation where testing stations...
The Tale of Two Shifts

The Tale of Two Shifts

Dateline San Carlos 8-12-20: We just received this forwarded email. ” I was writing my mom about how great the COVID testing went at Carlos. She was concerned about my asthma caused by 2nd hand smoke and knew being locked down with smokers would bring about an...
Another quarantine, more temp checks

Another quarantine, more temp checks

Dateline: San Carlos. dated 8-3-20 8:23 pm An eyewitness report said a woman was packed up and sent to Maria’s quarantine area from A-2 bay San Carlos. The nurses that came to that bay shortly after the inmate left, said: “We are taking all your temps in...
This is why I call them idiots

This is why I call them idiots

We have received reports from ALL units on PeeVille, that the computer Kiosks are down. Well, duh. Only the DOC in their infinite wisdom could put delicate technology out in the 118 degree heat! The phones are outside too. Make your calls early, because the black...
Shortcuts in Medical?

Shortcuts in Medical?

Getting needed medication when you’re in prison isn’t an easy process at the best of times. You have to report to pill call at a specific time. You line up with everyone else needing to get their meds, standing outside in the weather. Rain? Stand in line....