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- Title
- A novel idea: Growing through creative writing
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 6 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M.Divinity Submission for Publication Consideration A Novel Idea: Growing Through Creative Writing "The cell was ten feet wide and fifteen feet long; the door was closed to others who had done wrong," I thought to myself. In reality I was trapped physically, but what of my mind? Questioning myself one day, I thought about what could be accomplished. The need to do something I had never done before was overwhelming. Then I had a novel idea, literally. I wante...
- PID
- apw:12361152
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T15:55:17.57Z
- Title
- Gamefication: The ash-fall effect
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 2 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Originally Published 11-1-18, "I Hope" Newsletter, Larch Corrections Center, Yacolt, WA Article Gamification: The Ash-fall Effect By Corey Minatani Here at Larch, the residents are going through an adventure. There are quests. There is experience points (XP) awarded. People are getting character points (CP). The Game-master (herein known as Instructor) Ashton is scribing positive actions (i.e. positive behavior logs) in his Hall of Records of Good Deeds. By the way, Instructor Ashto...
- PID
- apw:12360564
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T15:38:17.418Z
- Title
- In the eye of the corona: Professionalism during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 4 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- In the Eye of the Corona: Professionalism during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M. Divinity During my days as an infantry soldier in the U.S. Army, we had a motto: "Train as you fight." In other words, we as soldiers would train as if we were actually in combat (e.g. physical, mental, spiritual). In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is witnessing how various levels of government are handling the crisis. Obviously, opinions will vary as to how well our ...
- PID
- apw:12360162
- Date Uploaded
- 2020-12-02T18:40:26.823Z
- Title
- Investing... one hour at a time!
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 1 page
- Text (TR_WF)
- Opinion Originally Published 4-10-18, "I Hope" Newsletter, Yacolt, WA Larch Corrections Center Investing...One Hour at a Time! By Corey Minatani Investing. Most people think money, real estate, or vintage art. I suggest you. Invest in yourself. Most people think negatively. About what? Life. Money. Respect. Self-worth. The last is the most important; your self-worth. Increasing self-worth can be a challenge. What fun would life be without challenges? Believing you're worthy to ...
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- apw:12360562
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T15:38:15.516Z
- Title
- Is it even possible? II: Doctoral degree, phase one
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 9 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M. Div. Submitted for Consideration of Publication Is it Even Possible? II: Doctoral Degree, Phase One After toppling the task of obtaining a Master's Degree in prison, make the Doctoral Degree your next objective. All the peripheral skills outside the coursework will now come into play. First, to be admitted into a doctoral program, the student must qualify. In this instance, there may be a time requirement before one can apply. For example, my seminary, Covenan...
- PID
- apw:12361410
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T16:01:28.645Z
- Title
- Is it even possible? Seeking advanced degrees in prison
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 4 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M.Divinity Submission for Publication Consideration Is it Even Possible? Seeking Advanced Degrees in Prison Through hard work, discipline, and receiving a welcoming attitude from the college or seminary, one may earn advanced degrees; while in prison, I earned my Master of Divinity through Covenant Bible Seminary. Get ready to mail out many letters; get ready to receive many 'no replies.' Perseverance is they key in locating and finding the right college or ...
- PID
- apw:12360619
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T15:39:57.001Z
- Title
- Modus confitendi: Past perspectives
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Pages
- 7 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Submitted for publication consideration in APWA Modus Confitendi: Past Perspectives During the Covid-19 pandemic, inmates all around the country are locked down; as for myself, I managed to be put in quarantine. As September 2020 is fast approaching, I remember September marks the third year anniversary of my son contacting me via email. When I came to prison, my son was only eight years old. As one can imagine, he has questions on why or how I ended up in prison; by all accounts I was educat...
- PID
- apw:12363263
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-06-10T15:45:07.269Z
- Title
- The difficult teacher
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Date
- 2018-12-01
- Pages
- 4 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M Div. Submitted for Consideration to the American Prison Writing Archive 7-12-2020 Story Originally Published in the Larch Corrections Center "I Hope" Newsletter #35, 12-1-2018 Words 1640 The Difficult Teacher During my tenure working for Chaplain Zilvinas Jakstas at Larch Corrections Center (LCC), I endeavored to build myself up to the best of my ability; in so doing, I looked for opportunities that would not only repay my debt to society, but increase my ...
- PID
- apw:12362558
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-06-10T15:32:27.609Z
- Title
- The golem
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Date
- 2020-07-02
- Pages
- 4 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M.Div. Submitted for Consideration to the American Prison Writing Archive 7-12-2020 Story Originally Published in the Larch Corrections Center "I Hope" Newsletter #36, 1-1-2019 Words 1804 The Golem As a man in prison with children, it is not always easy to bridge the distance of prison life and reestablish those very necessary bonds; feelings of hurt, depression, anger, and confusion from the children block the path to familial reconciliation. In my own situ...
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- apw:12361901
- Date Uploaded
- 2021-02-03T16:14:08.202Z
- Title
- The mind's eye: Education during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Author
- Minatani, Rev. Dr. Corey
- Date
- 2020-07-12
- Pages
- 3 pages
- Text (TR_WF)
- Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M.Div. Submitted for Consideration to the Prison Journalism Project 7-12-2020 Words 1357 The Mind's Eye: Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic Many of the major colleges and universities debate on exactly how to reopen their doors for students in the fall quarter [1]; one college, Walla Walla Community College (WWCC), is applying the COVID-19 recommendations and getting solid results. Adhering to social distancing recommendations, sterilizing equipment, and mask...
- PID
- apw:12360385
- Date Uploaded
- 2020-12-02T18:47:10.931Z