Archive - Just Jodi

I've had a hell of a time recently, surrounded by people who get high round the clock and won't keep their drugs to themselves.

Aug 10 •

July 2025

Longest July Ever

Last winter, staff made an announcement so incredible I didn't dare believe it: Smoking would be banned this year!

Jul 15 •

June 2025

Excuse Me, Mr. Officer

When I arrived at Perryville, Warden Judy Frigo, now retired, was present to see me through the process.

Jun 27 •

Excuse Me, Mr. Officer

When I arrived at Perryville, Warden Judy Frigo, now retired, was present to see me through the process.

Jun 27 •

Looking Forward and Back

Earlier this month, I started tapping out the rebuttals I had promised you last month.

Jun 17 •

More Money Than God

At the time I'm writing this, I have several hundred bucks in my commissary account -- a staggering three figures -- but I'm rumored to be worth…

Jun 15 •

May 2025

When I started Just Jodi over three years ago, I decided to keep the content behind a pay wall in order to weed out what I will politely call…

May 28 •

5 More Things You Probably Didn't Know About Me

Three summers ago I sent out a newsletter titled "5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Me." A few years have gone by, and now, I present you with…

May 23 •

April 2025

Happy Birthday to April!

If you've been reading my musings for a while, you might already know about my pigeon, April.

Apr 21 •

March 2025

The Call of the Wild

I was asked to make a few paintings at Art Of Our Soul for auction to benefit a charity.

Mar 24 •

Recently, the book Becoming Ms.

Mar 18 •

February 2025

Art Of Our Soul

In late 2023, I heard from a friend who was recently released from Perryville.

Feb 9 •

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