I received a letter today, and while I would like to keep this letter to myself, I feel the need to share it with those who are really curious to know what it was like from one unit to another.

I just wanted to share his thoughts. To give an understanding as to what life was and is like now.

So here it, in my husband's words ....

From Ellis to somewhere in West Texas.

My first day on death row I had a confrontation with a guy. This was due...

Skye

I just read an article in Ebony Magazine titled “ Should You Confront the Mistress?”. It was actually an interesting read. As the second line to the title reads :” Ultimately, your main concern should be with your husband.”


While the article itself pertains to married couples, there are several points made in it that could apply to many situations, such as writing inmates, falling for them, and /or finding out about the other woman/man (if there is one).
Many times we...

Skye

What would benefit all parties involved would be to contact him and see what he says, allow him to make that introduction between the two of you. This takes out the drama factor, and allows for a really good friendship to form between all involved.


Now when the dynamics change and Joe is telling you he loves you and cares about you, as well as telling the other woman this, what do you do? As stated in the article it can drive a wedge between them or bring them closer together...

Skye

I guess we never really prepare for death. I mean I know we all know it is in our future, so each day we are closer to it, but it doesn't really make it that much easier to deal with.

I received terrible news today and it is at best unexpected. As sad as it is, as much as it hurts, there is nothing anyone can do except enjoy the final days and hope and pray it is a peaceful time for the family.

Skye

This is something I wrote a while back, and I thought I would share it with you all.


Sunday Feb. 27th , 2005


As I sit here, enjoying my morning caffeine, I am focused on two things; finishing this letter to my pal and the thoughts that keep racing through my mind as to why I write inmates. So, here I find myself, making my journal entry about those very thoughts.


Many people, family and close friends included always ask me, “Skye, why...

Skye