Operation 365... Blog 363

Where Are They Now?

So I had a series of essays I had in mind to write at the end of the 365. One of them was what I was calling "Where Are They Now?" he 365 told a story and they story has characters, of course. They are my friends, except in the cases where they were my friends due to unfortunate dramas that happen. So I thought a nice part of the end would be to bring folks up to date with what all the main players in this little play are up to now, kind of like the way a lot of movies do at the very end.

There is only one little problem with that plan and I haven't yet figured out exactly how to handle it. I am not here to blow up anybody's privacy. The point of the 365 was to share people's art and open "a little window" into our existence here in OB. The point is not to spread everybody's personal business as gossip on the web. There is a fine line. Posting videos of people without double-checking that its OK is on one side of that line, in my opinion. Folks knew I was recording. It was plain to see and it took enough time without calling somebody once day and asking them if it was OK. Same goes for whatever background info I felt compelled to include in the blog to tell the story. So now I'm gonna go for it. Then I'm gonna read back and decide if I feel right posting it.

I tried. It doesn't feel right. I can't, in good conscience, write about people's break-ups, bull-shit divorces, ailments and whatnot. As much as it feels like a fitting end to the story, it even more feels like gossip, dirt-digging and I won't do it. I like the idea, but sometimes, the reality is a lot less glamorous. Yes, tons of my friends are doing great, on top of the world but those are not the folks I hesitate to talk about. Although, I know some of them, would prefer their privacy as well. So that's it. The essay, today is there is no essay. I've thought beter of it. So if you know me and you HAVE acted like an ass lately, consider yourself fortunate that I am preferring discretion today and shape your act up or I may not be so gentle next time. And with that, the essay was erased. If you want to know more about any of the stars of the 365, google 'em or email me jefferson@jeffersonjay.com and if there's anything appropriate to share and I have time, I'll think about it. Maybe I'll think differently when Operation 365: The Movie comes along. Probably, a lot can change between now and then.

Maybe I'll leave two lines.

Leanne is great. We are still extremely happy and in love. That has become the central relationship in my life and I am immensely thankful.

Ahh, I am relieved. The rest are words that no one needs to see. Not that they were so mean. More that they were uninformative and not that interesting. Sorry for the ride.

A few additional bits

More Best of the 365

In reviewing things for my final couple essays, I recalled a few 365 highlights that I felt like sharing.

Weddings brought about some high points in this project.

On my birthday, April 16, 2011, two of my favorite people on the planet, Steve and Tara Hunsberger/Cheeseburger were wed in holy matrimony. A hawk flew over with a branch while it was happening. We had a blast and it was a beautiful thing. I wrote a tune as part of our gift to them and posted it on their wedding day/my birthday.

Operation 365 - Jefferson Jay - Originals - 144 "Tara and Steve"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxR9eOcoZcA

On September 11, 2011, I attended another wedding, this time in the role of Reverend. Lauren and Jeremiah Bryant were wed in holy matrimony at my hand. It was my second wedding. It is always an honor and a blessing to be involved in people's lives in that way. That morning, a burst of inspiration hit me and the song, "Lauren and Jeremiah" was born. It immediately found it's way into the ceremony. I was pleased with how it came out.

Operation 365 - Jefferson Jay - Originals - 292 "Lauren and Jeremiah"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jiwwyQBqRA

More Best of the Rest

A tune that didn't make the 365 I love is called "Frontman." It appeared on my 2nd CD "Red." My 2nd, 3rd and 4th CDs, are a trilogy called "Primary Colors." "Frontman" was an old tune I wrote with my friend, Spencer Katzman for our old group, Elin Tea. I had intended to include it in the 365. I hoped Spence and I would get a chance to play it together via Skype, but we never managed to make it go down. Dommage. I also hoped to get to Skype a song with my long-time songwriting partner, Scott Baslaw. Our group is called The Demarests, but he is too shy. Makes me think... Maybe I should have done Kajagoogoo's "Too Shy"? Nahhh, maybe next 365.