The reason I'm reading a back issue is because the Florida literary review committee has deemed them a threat to the well being and security of inmates. Therefore, have rejected my last three issues.
The thing that amazes me is that we are in a men's prison. Not the boy scouts. Every man here is over 18. We can fight for our country, give our life on a front line, buy beer and cigarettes, but all the music you purchase on your MP3 player will be completely edited. Recently it's been the publications. My Men's Health was rejected because it taught you how to tie a knot.
You learn how to tie your shoes at like 5. It's a milestone in a boys life. If you don't know how to tie a knot and you are currently old enough to do time in a men's prison, then you're two fries short of a happy meal. If this is the case, than clearly you need to learn to tie one. Did the prison stop to consider this would be a good thing?
If you're over 18 and can't tie a knot you need to learn. And you'll no doubt be so proud of yourself, the last thing on your mind would be a noose to hang yourself with. That's the only threat I can think of. Other than that, not much else would constitute a knot as a threat.
So what's the problem with The Horse Magazine? Before prison, I was a terrible drug addict. I was fortunate to be a drug addict with a motorcycle. I dated a woman in my late teen years who owned a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200. After riding it for nearly a year, I purchased my own. I went for a 1997 Road King with the quick detach saddlebags and windshield. This way I could quickly transform a touring bike into a sleek old girl with curves to kill.
Riding that bike was the only time I was free from the prison addiction placed on my life. So today, in my current prison, I enjoy revisiting that freedom. And I do that when I sit down and read The Horse. Notice I didn't mention that other biker magazine? Although it's wonderful to see half dressed women draped on motorcycles, I like to see bikes that even I could afford. If you'll turn with me to page 32 of The Horse issue #126, you will see an article written by a dude called Mudd. An underground chopper story called Nikki.
If you consider your relationship with your bike a love affair, you need to read this man's article. Brilliant. I do a little writing myself, and was moved to tears to see a man as passionate about his bike as I am. This magazine is tasteful and even a conservative woman like my own is not put off my the women featured. It's obvious to see that The Horse is a magazine about the bikes, the men who build them, and then actually ride what they build. When the prison rejects my magazines I take option number two and send them home.
Home is where my wonderful lady patiently awaits my return. While she waits, she can read my rejected issues of The Horse.
1 comment:
I want a Harley. Or any bike, really. I just don't want to have to tell my kid that he can't have one!
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