My dear friend, American hero, Dylan Avery released the
trailer for his next feature film, “Black and Blue” earlier this week. “Black
and Blue” takes an up-close look at police brutality and specifically recent
events in Ferguson, MO and elsewhere in America. Dylan is best known
professionally for his movie “Loose Change” about the hidden story behind the
toppling of the Twin Towers on 9/11/01. He is best known, by me for being an
awesome and courageous person.
When he started working on this project awhile back, I wrote
a tongue-in-cheek theme song for his future film. I had done this with an
equally upbeat earlier project of his called “Olson.” “Olson” may have even
been part of the first 365. I don’t recall. Right around this same time I wrote
this I thought Padres skipper Bud Black was about to get fired. He eventually
did. So, there is a teensy amount about Bud Black buried deep in there too. I
meant initially to write this song about Bud, but it wound up being about
police brutality instead.
Even though, my “Black and blue” tune was not utilized in
his motion picture, I wish Dylan great luck with his film and I wish everyone
great luck not getting shot by police. I was going to say something else and I
forgot. I hope I remember. Here is a link to the trailer. Enjoy.
Peace
I remember. Tonight we are celebrating the life of another
courageous human who never shied away from taking on the powers of society with
his artful words. We are having a memorial/fundraiser for my friend Dave
Sparling, who I addressed in detail at the outset of Operation 365 2. His wife
and kids will be there, I believe and we will auction off his classic beat-up
old bike, among other things. Dave rhymed The News of the Week and a poem every
Wednesday at my Open Mic (Winston’s Wednesday 6-9) for three years before he got
sick at the end of 2014. We missed him all 2015 and hoped he would heal and
return but alas, the Lord he never believed in had other plans.
So a Bud Lite cheers to you, Dave. He loved that stuff. He
may have lost his prostate and its powers to cancer, but he had the biggest
little balls of anyone I knew and I didn’t even realize it ‘til he was gone.
I’ve heard of penile implants, but do they have an operation to give you bigger
balls. Operation Giant Scrote, perhaps… We love you, Dave and it will be honor
to tell stories and toast you all night.
Operation 365 2 - Jefferson Jay - Covers – 62 “Let Her Cry”
by Hootie and the Blowfish
Are blowfish fish who blow? Does anybody know this? “Let Her
Cry” was a direct request from my wife, as I began to search my brain for a
cover for today. I had it handy here at my personal home work station and
busted it out lickety-split. Love knows no bounds. Especially when it comes to
Hootie and the Blowfish, unfortunately.
So, I did it. Justin Bieber yesterday. Hootie today. This 2nd
365 is truly making some dreams come true.
Operation 365 2 - Jefferson Jay - Words – 62 “Behind the
Scenes”
Seconds before I started recording my wife politely informed
me that I looked “slobbish.” That is where today’s video begins. Prior to
tonight’s big Open Mic, we can be seen in our natural habitat. Rummaging around
with guitars, preparing to perform for the world. Hail Dave. I love this life.
I just watched this video and it’s boring. I’ll have to conjure
something else verbose.
Operation 365 2 - Jefferson Jay - Words – 62 “Brad Shit”
Today’s replacement “Word” video is about embracing being
ourselves and everything that encompasses. I believe it was “The Greatest Love
of All” that said, “Learning to love yourself is The Greatest Love of All.
Amen, Whitney. Someday, if we’re blessed to live long enough, we may not look
as fancy as we did at our physical peak. I suggest this as a means for finding a
deeper, more substantial and satisfying cause for happiness beyond how
gosh-darn fancy you think you are.
I also
rate myself physically on a scale of 1-10 in this vid, for those in search of additional
incentive to click. Smooch!!!! Love you.
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