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The Executive Power
Today it seems the support or criticism of the use of the pardon power falls along party lines.

Jeff Shortal
Jan 64 min read
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The Graduate
Earlier this year I completed an Introduction to Computers vocational training class. This week I had the privilege of participating in a...

Jeff Shortal
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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Open Letter to the Virginia Lawmaker
Dear Virginia Lawmaker,The 2025 General Assembly session begins in less than 4 months. The purpose of this open letter is to ask both...

Jeff Shortal
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Managing Disappointment
Despite the fact I’ve had my fair share of disappointments in life, I’d like to think I am an optimistic person. The opposite of hope is...

Jeff Shortal
Aug 1, 20247 min read
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Independence Day?
On July 4th , America celebrated the 248th year since she declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 . Americans celebrated almost...

Jeff Shortal
Jul 4, 20248 min read
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Conflict Management
Over the last 25 years of my incarceration a lot of things have changed. When I first came to prison there was a distinction between...

Jeff Shortal
Apr 22, 20248 min read
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Happy Resurrection Sunday
Happy Resurrection Sunday all!. Today many of us celebrate the historical Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Three short...

Jeff Shortal
Mar 31, 20244 min read
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Let’s Take A Look At The Second Look!
Let’s Take A Look At The Second Look As February 2024 comes to an end and the Virginia General Assembly passes its halfway point, I...

Jeff Shortal
Feb 26, 20246 min read
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Happy New Year 2024 (1-1-2024)
Happy New Year to all who have visited my website and followed my blog as well as to those who will find me in this space this year. I...

Jeff Shortal
Jan 1, 20247 min read
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS To all who have read and are reading my blog and especially to my family and my friends for their love and support over...

Jeff Shortal
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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THANKSGIVING
I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season. Thank you to everyone who has logged on to our website and for...

Jeff Shortal
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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