My favorite dancer Mandy told me she drives 2 hours to visit her boyfriend in a Michigan prison. She said he went to jail for drugs.
She aroused my curiosity about this boyfriend, who I'll call Earl. Fortunately, the Michigan Department of Correction has a website where you can find information about prisoners.
The website reveals that Earl's criminal history is more extensive than my CF indicated. He was sentenced not only for drugs but also for retail fraud, auto theft, and home invasion. He has convictions going back to 1999.
So how do I measure up against Earl? Here's the comparison:
Race Earl: White Me: White
Height Earl: 6' 3" Me: 5' 6"
Weight Earl: 240 lbs Me: 150 lbs
Age Earl: 34 Me: 60+
Tattoos Earl: Center left neck--spider; Front right hand--cross; Left arm--flaming skull; Right arm--Harley Davidson wings; Back--eagle Me: No tattoos
Length of sentence Earl: Earliest release date: 04-20-2017; Maximum discharge date: 07-20-2034 Me: Not currently incarcerated
Given the typical stripper values, my CF must find Earl more attractive than me. But I won't worry about the competition until 2017.
I wouldn't worry about Earl. He'll find friends or religion in the clink. Let's see how long she drives the two hours to visit him. It's sad to say, but the longer an individual is incarcerated, the less mail, less phone calls, and the less visits one gets. Then a day comes when only your mom or number 1 Road Dog makes it. I know. Two of my old-school homeboys were locked up at young ages, one at 16 and one at 22. I kept up with one homeboy from 16-21, then he got lost in the system. I kept up with one homeboy from 22-28 and also from 30-32. My money, letters, and visits kept him going. I even picked him up from Chuckawalla the last time he got out. I pray he stays out cause the next time is strike number three.