Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 . Finally Something Good to Report . Finally something good to report! In early January, I was transferred to the GLU (Good Living Unit, pronounced like ‘glue’). It’s for people who don’t cause trouble, and there are 88 of us out of a population of a thousand. You … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2020 . Taking Offense . I’m somewhat jaded about most current events. I just turned 73, and won’t live long enough to see the longterm outcome of such things as global warming, which may cause the collapse of our social order from the outside, and things like the #MeToo movement … Read more
Photography and Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . What’s in a Name? . I’m reading a very interesting book: Ancient History of Aratta-Ukraine by Yuri Shilov. I’ve read a lot of books on ancient history, but had never heard of Aratta, so when my friend Ed told me about this book, I just … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . On The Legal Front . Believe it or not, I stay very busy here, so I hope no one minds these impersonal periodic updates. On the legal front, which so many of you ask about, progress is slow but certain. On Feb. 1 of this year I filed … Read more
Photography and Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2019 . Doing Time in Virginia . I had the misfortune of living in Virginia when I was arrested, tried, and convicted. Virginia is a beautiful place, with fertile valleys and beautiful mountains. The history is rich and significant. The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest sitting … Read more