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Interview with Sally and Marsha

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Sally: tv, books, computer labs, outdoor activitis with balls
Marsha: There was softball, soccer basketball. Board games Card games. There was a Book. Club oh plenty of books. Television and Dance Classes, I love to dance its a great motivation to get your mind off of things, its a stress reliever. There a Gym and family and friends come to visit you that. Brings up your confidence.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Sally: i had access to the computer lab but on rare occassions, tvs were accessible for most
Marsha: We agree on what to watch but if not there was competition with definitely force. I don't really care for television, so I went with the flow of things. It was one time I wanted to watch news, want to see whats going on in the world and rude inmates come in demanding the remote.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Sally: no i am very small by nature so it did not really make a big difference in my complete physical condition
Marsha: No, and fact I lost little bit of weight which is good. 4 pounds. But I heard women always losing then gaining weight .

JM: How often did you get to go outside? What did you do outside if you were allowed to? If you were not allowed to go outside what could you do for exercise?
Sally: once to twice a day depending on inmates behaviors
Marsha: Yes, I was allow outside I learned to play softball and soccer that was a good experience. I know how to play basketball. So I played a little of that.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Sally: yes on sundays, very calm and quiet aside from uniforms you would have thought it was normal people just going to church. they had a general nondenominational one and sometimes catholic to
Marsha: Yes, They offer it. I didn't attend church because I'm Sprituial. I don't practice organized religion. So I don't know where.they was held.

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