Patrick Irving

Titles are Overrated

Stories are too, said the author, referring to the title of this one. … That’s mine this week. “…” My story. … Hold on. I’ll touch it up for you: . . . That’s better. Care to know the interesting thing about trying to express yourself through symbolism? Me having to explain it to you … Continue reading “Titles are Overrated”

Civil Support Networks: Advocate Conversion Model 1

Author’s Note: The following notes of mine were presented to members of an inmate support group on Facebook. They’re offered here for critique, with the hope that other collectives might share observations from similar outreach models. I’m still searching for volunteer opportunities. Feel free to help me make use of my time. Supplemental materials: “Exhausted … Continue reading “Civil Support Networks: Advocate Conversion Model 1”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Oct. 2020

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sep. 2020 Welcome to the October edition of First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter that addresses Idaho Corrections concerns. Brought to you by The Captive Perspective and made available at bookofirving82431.com. This publication provides an insider’s look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction’s community. If you … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Oct. 2020”

Pen Pal Funnies #2

9-9-20 Hola Pen Pal, Tú eres intelegente, interesante y paro uso externo solamente. Yo soy feo, pequeño y viejo. No se exponga directamente al sol mientras esté tomando medicamento. Rechoncho señoritas venga con la vejiga llena. Nosotros agite bien antes de usar. ¿Como se dice “desvístase de la cintura para arriba” in inglés? Perezoso la … Continue reading “Pen Pal Funnies #2”

Kevin Boinkston and the Chronicles Of (No. 3)

“Day-One Shit (Part One)” I love the sound of pneumatic whispers in the morning. Almost as much as the terror that’s felt with the rush. As dozens of groundbirds consort on the tarmac, I reflect from the bush on twenty years passed: Who knows how many warriors and warriettes I’ve loosed on the world? How … Continue reading “Kevin Boinkston and the Chronicles Of (No. 3)”

Frenemy Love Methods #1

3-6-19 Dear Mr. Tim Dorsey, What strange fans you must have. It simply isn’t enough to offer a description of my appreciation for Serge A. Storms. I’ve taken the extra step and embodied his utility usurpations in my fight with a Florida-based private prison company holding Idaho residents on the Mexican border. Following a lengthy … Continue reading “Frenemy Love Methods #1”

Esoterica: Entry 20 (Dear Waymon)

Pen Pal Funnies #1

8-29-20 Dear Professional Journalists: I have a story you may be interested in. This transmission is proof of the story as it is being transcribed by some form of sentient robot. It is a stubborn robot, requiring me to poke and prod at it with my fingers before it communicates to you my message, but … Continue reading “Pen Pal Funnies #1”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sep. 2020

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Aug. 2020 [Censored!!!] Welcome to the September issue of First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter that addresses Idaho Corrections concerns. Brought to you by The Captive Perspective and made available at bookofirving82431.com. This publication provides an insider’s look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction’s community. If … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sep. 2020”

Dear Pen Pal (8-20-20)

Dear Pen Pal, Will you be voting early? By mail? Doing any legwork? I’m glad to be where I’m at for the election. I could hardly stand the things said around me during the last one. I’ve grown more tolerant with political differences, and the lines that draw my preferences have become much more obscure. … Continue reading “Dear Pen Pal (8-20-20)”