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June 2016 The ECFIO 3
Dear Darby,
I try to take a look at each issue of
The ECHO that comes out. One thing
that I notice in every issue is how many
of the offenders in the pictures make
the same poses - the head tilt, the mad
dog, the straight face, etc. It looks like
most of them don't even want their
picture taken. In my opinion every
offender should be proud of whatever
accomplishment caused their pictures
to be taken. Chances are, without
TDCJ, some of these accomplishments
would never have taken place. They
should be proud of the job they have
done. Wouldn't hurt for them to smile
a little bit more.
J. Cole
Middleton Unit
Dear Jay,
We try to give props to the folks across
the system for their accomplishments
while here in TDCJ by publishing
photos of graduates, program
compleers and others who have done
something positive. It DOES seem like
some are afraid to smile maybe they
think it makes them look too friendly?
My guess is that when the photo comes
out they regret their choice of pose
and facial expression. Still, they DID
accomplish something (despite looking
like they ate a bad burrito), so their
photo gets published in The ECHO.
Dear Darby,
Please answer this question for me.
Where does the term "Johnny" come
from? Is it based on a prison situation
or did it get transplanted somehow? Do
the women on the women's units call
theirs "Janies?"
Robert Constance
Ramsey Unit
Dear Bob,
We answered the Johnny question
years ago explaining the origins anddw
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1 2 6how the name for a sack lunch stuck
around over the years. The Janie ques-
tion, though, is a new one. Never hav-
ing set foot on a women's unit, I can't
answer from my vast personal experi-
ence, so my question to the lady felons:
what DO you call your sack meals? En-
quiring minds want to know!
Dear Darby,
I'm a long time reader and first time
writer, and I'd like to comment on a
couple of things in a past issue of The
ECHO. Concerning the issue with the
vegetables, that guy should just stop
whining. The veggies could be in the
main course, beans or the macaroni and
cheese. That's what they do here. I am
grateful for what I get. It could always
be worse. Just imagine what people in
prisons around the world are getting.
G-Town, you've been locked up 20
months? Ha! I've done 20 months in
my sleep. I already have more than four
years done. Just because your world
stopped spinning when you came in
here, the outside world didn't stop
turning. Did you ever stop to think
that maybe your people out there are
working a little harder to make a little
extra to be able to send you something?
Here's some advice: grab a book and
send in for a Bible study.
Darby, thank you for your columns
and keep up the good work.
Country,
Pack Unit
Dear Country,
You've done four years already?
Wow, I've slept in my bunk longer than
that. Anyway, you're right about how
our little worlds stop spinning to the
beat of the world on the outside and
how we need to cut some slack to our
loved ones on the other side of the fence.
Reading and participating in programs'
DO makefor productive time - maybe
G-Town will take your advice and focus
on bettering himself instead of whining
about others.71
ECHO seeks
contributing writers
D o you want to be a contributing writer for The ECHO prison
newspaper? We are seeking more contributing writers who
would be willing to submit one article of any kind (commentary,
short story, fiction, non-fiction, etc.) every month or two.
If you are interested, send an article we can publish with a cover
sheet including your name, TDCJ number, unit and statement
saying "Contributing Writer Applicant."
Truck Mail to:
Managing Editor, The ECHO, WSD Admin. Bldg., Wynne Unit,
Huntsville, TX.
Regular Mail to:
Managing Editor, The ECHO, P.O. Box 40, Huntsville, TX 77342-
0040.
We will pick a group of 10-15 contributing writers and keep others
on a standing list for the future. If you are selected and contribute
quality work on a regular basis, your name will appear on The ECHO
masthead, page 2, of each edition. Thanks for your interest in your
newspaper, The ECHO. 4D, David eals
U1M1B dentist
Tips from the Dentist: When it comes to reducing cavities,
how important is choosing "sugarless" chewing gum over regular
gum? We all know that the act of chewing causes the cheek, lips,
and tongue to rub against the teeth resulting in self-cleaning areas.
But what most people don't realize is that the increased saliva flow
from chewing gum neutralizes the harmful effects of plaque (oral
bacteria). It doesn't really matter which type or flavor one chooses,
because after 10 minutes of chewing regular gum, most of its sugar
has dissolved making it essentially "sugarless." So as long as you're
not constantly refreshing your gum with new pieces, enjoy the cavity
fighting features it affords. 48 38
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