All right, I don't know about the rest of you, but I could stand to blow off some steam. And it's America-Is-So-Much-Better-Than-You day, which I can't just let pass without making something explode ( Read more... )

[Murphy is in her back area/workroom, wearing a leather apron, canvas gloves, heavy-duty boots and a welding helmet, pivoted up and revealing her sweat-brightened face. The area behind her looks like a cross between a metalworking hobbyist's garage and a chop shop. A metal frame of some kind, resting on cinder blocks, stands behind her.All I can ( Read more... )

Hello, everyone. I'm Karrin Murphy, a new warden, interested in hosting morning meditation and regular Aikido sessions for those who want to learn. Anyone is welcome, inmates with their warden's permission. I'm thinking the Aikido sessions will start out Wednesdays and Fridays some time in the afternoon, just to get a feel for who's interested, and ( Read more... )