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Robert’s New Book, About Avoiding Prison, Is Available On Amazon
A message from Robert Hayes: Dear Alas friends – After almost a year of incarceration, I have finished my book on why getting incarcerated is a Poor Life Strategy ™ and how to avoid making the mistakes I made. The … Continue reading →
Letter From Robert: Stop Sending Me Money, Alas!
So I received this letter from Rob a few weeks ago, and then a few days later I had some free time so I thought I’d scan it in and post it on “Alas.” So I looked on my desk, … Continue reading →
A letter from Robert. Which I received yesterday. Yesterday. I’m just sayin’.
(Or was it three days ago? Whatever. As usual, I’ll wait a few days, and then I’ll forward comments from this thread to Robert. Anyhow:) March 23, 2015 Dear Barry: Heyo. Thought I’d drop you a line using my spiffy … Continue reading →
Two letters from Robert Hayes
The mail from Robert has piled up a bit. And I feel really bad about that. I’m sorry. I’ll try to be better in the future. So, first of two letters: Dear Electronic Friends: Thank you all so very much … Continue reading →
A Letter From Robert
(Context). This post is a transcription of a handwritten letter I received from Robert. All typos I made should be blamed on Robert, because that’s what so cool about him not being here to defend himself. As with last time, … Continue reading →
Rob Hayes Is In Jail, And Would Like To Hear From People
(Honestly, I would rather have illustrated this post with this cartoon. But it looks like that cartoonist hates having his cartoons reproduced, so…) Several “Alas” folks have asked me if my old college friend and frequent “Alas” comment-writer Rob Hayes … Continue reading →