Patrick Irving

Well, shit…, No.2

09:26 3-18-20 Dear Reader, I was living in the apocalypse before it was cool: Six years ago, I went batshit crazy. Today I’m considered a thinker. God just signaled the Mormons, which means they were right. Unless, of course, they stole that earthquake from the Southern Baptists. Anyhow, everyone else, sorry for your luck. Now … Continue reading “Well, shit…, No.2”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter (Special Alert: Coronavirus Emergency)

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Mar 2020 WELCOME to the IDOC IS NOT PREPARED FOR THE CORONAVIRUS 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 … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter (Special Alert: Coronavirus Emergency)”

Journalistic Camaraderie

3-11-20 BW, Slow news week, huh? “IDOC Conducts Damage Control by Censoring Local News Coverage — Leaving Inmates to Wonder, Is Director Josh Tewalt the Angel of Death?” Don’t tell anyone. PI

Breaking News: IDOC Conducts Damage Control by Censoring Local News Coverage — Leaving Inmates to Wonder, Is Director Josh Tewalt the Angel of Death?

by Patrick Irving 82431 3-11-20 8:00 a.m. The Idaho Department of Correction is commencing damage control in response to recent news coverage. Specifically, the March 5th Tommy Simmons article, “Idaho Faces Another Lawsuit Over Lethal Injection Secrecy” at idahopress.com — which spotlighted Director Josh Tewalt’s questionable purchase of lethal injection drugs in 2012 — and … Continue reading “Breaking News: IDOC Conducts Damage Control by Censoring Local News Coverage — Leaving Inmates to Wonder, Is Director Josh Tewalt the Angel of Death?”

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

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Feb. 2020 WELCOME to the March 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 you … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Mar. 2020”

Esoterica: No. 6 (a dirty mick remix)

I’ve been a real asshole… …I know I can do better The first step is always to acknowledge the problem… …Only pussies are afraid to move in leaps and bounds It can be hard trying to balance my ego… …I tie mine to my balls and let them anchor it down I think I’m missing … Continue reading “Esoterica: No. 6 (a dirty mick remix)”

Excessive Use of Tort #3

2-16-20 (1of3) Dear Ada County Clerk: I need to file a Small Claim but cannot access you in person or online. I understand there is a $69 filing fee but have no info on process-serving fees. Do I pay for all the fees at the same time or will you bill me for them? Please … Continue reading “Excessive Use of Tort #3”

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

“I don’t think I understand. Can you run it by me again?” He’s never been the brightest, but he’s been with me forever already. “Look. Carl. You’re making this complicated. We’re already holding the other brother. We’ve had him for the last six months now. When we dig up his container, I’ll make the call … Continue reading “K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)”

Esoterica: No. 5 (RENDiTiONs)

Present Day, Northernmost Territory “Wheeeewwie, that boy can dance!” “I know it. I know it. I didn’t know it when I got’im, but I’ll be damned if I don’t know it now.” “True what you say, he does that all day long?” “That’s right. Figure Waymon could’a mentioned it when he gave me his papers … Continue reading “Esoterica: No. 5 (RENDiTiONs)”

Dear Friendly Stranger

2-03-20 Dear Stranger, Your books have arrived. Ethics For Public Communication will be absorbed immediately, and as a much-needed compliment to the Generalization in Ethics that I recently checked out from the library. This one also reaches me during a period of personal deliberation: I have responsibilities yet to be considered, likely to parties that … Continue reading “Dear Friendly Stranger”