ok, so between grad school, and the tail-end of a development cycle, I've been hemmed up for a sec. no time for deep thoughts - got stuff I need to get out.
it pays to surf:: taking a break from studying, I started looking online for information about how to obtain a carry-permit for a handgun in GA. So here's how it went:
Yahoo -> Clayton County (GA) Sheriff's homepage -> Clayton Cty's list of captured fugitives -> MY COUSIN?!?!
yes, I found my cousin - who is also my first boyfriend (ok, we're like 4th cousins by marriage only, and we didn't find out until AFTER we'd dated) on this list. I'm still debating whether to go see him, because he's still in jail. Actually, he's in a federal prison, about 4 hours away from me. I know why he's there, and to say he's a victim of a culture that dooms the underclass to remain that way, despite their desires for the "American Dream" is an oversimplified synopsis. I'll just say he's an intelligent brother, that got caught up.
Oh yeah, if you ever want to look someone up, to see if they're caught up, you can check the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
So, anyways - since it was SO easy to use Clayton Cty's website - I decided to check a few other municipalities - Dekalb Cty, Fulton Cty, Cobb Cty, etc. I won't bother you with the details - u can Google them. But here's an interesting twist:
yahoo -> Fulton Cty's Sheriff's office -> Fulton Cty Sheriff's inmate locator -> FL himself: my baby daddy
HOT DAMN - seems that after the sheriff woke my black a$$ up at 4:30am trying to serve the sperm donor his warrant (he gave Child Support Enforcement MY address), they went directly to his crib (I gave them HIS address) and picked him up for back child support. To the tune of $5 figures. Antyhoo - I won't see the 5 figures at all - BUT - they made his bond a % of that principle, and he couldn't get out until he paid it. Funny, he was out within 24 hours - which means he somehow HAD the cash, and chose not to pay...interesting.
So, my surfing got me a decent size reward, and a moral obligation. I feel almost obligated to see my cousin. It's been 15+ years, and ...well...I feel like my stumbling across his name on that list was no accident. It was God's plan, and I have to see it through. And if it were not for that, I wouldn't have found about FL getting picked up (well, I wouldn't have found out so fast, or made sure my Child Support agent got the ball rolling to get me my $$$). I don't know how this whole thing will play out, but you know - I'll keep y'all posted.
Wish me luck. And if I have any volunteers to go with me to the prison - please holla (yes, the idea of visiting a prison - in another state - in the South - has me scared shitless).
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Just passing through, just wanted to say that I enjoy your blog. Take care..
Yeah, somehow it is. Finding his name was like taking a step on a path - which ends in the visit. God willing, I have to see it through.
There are many steps in between - my cuz would have to add me to his visitor list, so I have to write him first. The visit may not happen, but I feel I have to do what I can to try and make it happen - scared or no.
grad school angst, i know it all too well.
just passing through with the intent of lavishing you with praise for listing Paradise amongst your fav books. its my favorite novel of all time, and i'm always eager to engage the faithful few who made it through.
cheers!
Larry - u said a mouthful! lol @ "faithful few who made it through" - it took me three tries before I 'got' it!
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