Laughter 10-15-09

I've listened to inmates complain about not being able to get into their cells until a CO makes a round.  The idea that we should get keys, like they have in Concord, was thrown into this conversation.  Some of these same inmates immediately started complaining about the $25 replacement cost.  They don't even have the keys and are already suggesting that they'll lose them!!  That $25 is too much for a replacement.  I have an idea; concentrate on a solution and try being responsible!

I heard a inmate talking on the phone while I was writing this.  I was able to gather that the person on the other end was looking for a treatment facility.  The inmate was telling them not to call information, but to look in the phone book.  The next thing I hear is, "Well your not trying, so fuck you!", and the phone is hung up.  I found humor in this.  In all likelihood the inmate was talking to a loved one, and because he couldn't control the situation, his next rational thought - in his mind - was to swear at that person and hang up.  I guess this is what you'd call tough love.  My question is this:  What was wrong with calling information?

I don't laugh a lot and usually it's at someones expense.  I have a dry sense of humor bordering on cynical.  So I've been told.  I'm learning to appreciate the simple things in life.  This hasn't changed my outlook on life, but at least I'll be smiling a bit more often.