The 5 W's of Brother J

The question of the ages... Why am I here

For years I have viewed personal websites as very narcissistic. A person puts a page up sharing the GREATNESS of themselves. "I am so wonderful that everyone should fall to their knees to worship at my URL" Well, after years of working for myself and being "the Business" more than "the Person," I have found myself to be at a loss for "Who I Am." I am making this site as a journey of self-discovery. Through this site I am hoping to rediscover ME.

What will you find here???

In Kodachrome, will see photos so you can familiarize yourself with the "Physical" aspects of "Brother J."

At the Lyricist's site, you will get a glimpse at the intellectual, emotional and spiritual nature of "J."

Through Diversions, you will see what I like to do and maybe we will discover how I became the Long-haired Lyrical Sage I am today.

In Epi-Graphics, you will see some of my artwork as well as get a small glimpse at the people who named me "Brother J." Not all of the artwork there is mine.

Where is an interesting question. . .

I live in Knoxville TN - I was born in Port Jefferson Station, NY - I spent my summers in Brant Lake, NY (among other places) usually in a canvas domicile - my Heart resides in many places: a part in Pompano Beach, another in Palmdale, Atascadero, Toronto, Sugar Creek, but mostly I am in Knoxville, TN. Part of me lives in the Summer of Love and part in Babylon 5. You might say I'm everywhere the electronic age has bandwidth.

A Brief History of J

(not to be confused with A Brief History of Time)

"Born in a cabin in Kentucky, killed me a bear when I was only 3..." wait, that was Davy Crocket. I was born in Port Jefferson Station, NY. At 12, I starred in the school play (I was Winnie the Pooh). I had 2 of 3 knee operations before I turned 14. I met AJ during the whole Pooh thing and I met Giggler in Newfield High School (Selden NY) at 15. From the post-Pooh time until I left NY I was often found visiting other "planes of existence" via recreational substances. I moved to Knoxville to start a new (clean and sober) life when I turned 18. Upon arriving in Knoxville, I met Ayeliwaya. I worked for a variety of companies for a while and started working part time in graphics at 22. At 24, I started my Graphic Design Company and at 31 I had my first chest pains. By 33, I was hitting the hospital and "retired" from Graphic Design. I turned 34 and started working at Waldenbooks and I am more alive now than I have been for years. Where tomorrow will find me is anyone's guess.

Who I am is why we are here

"I'm a saint and I'm a sinner, I'm a loser and a winner, I am steady and unstable" - VERY unstable. Right now I am on a quest, looking for the Holy Grail that is ME. For the first time in my life, I have no one to account to. I am the master of my own destiny. It is a strangely liberating feeling but it also holds me at a crossroads.

Where do I go from here??
Which path do I follow???
Left???
Right???
Or back to follow a path previously not taken???

This site's purpose is to help me on this journey.

Thank you for sharing

this journey with me.


	*The question of the ages... Why am I here* For years I have viewed personal websites as very narcissistic. A person puts a page up sharing the GREATNESS of themselves. "I am so wonderful that everyone should fall to their knees to worship at my URL" Well, after years of working for myself and being "the Business" more than "the Person," I have found myself to be at a loss for "Who I Am." I am making this site as a journey of self-discovery. Through this site I am hoping to rediscover ME.

	*What will you find here???* In Kodachrome, will see photos so you can familiarize yourself with the "Physical" aspects of "Brother J." At the Lyricist's site, you will get a glimpse at the intellectual, emotional and spiritual nature of "J." Through Diversions, you will see what I like to do and maybe we will discover how I became the Long-haired Lyrical Sage I am today. In Epi-Graphics, you will see some of my artwork as well as get a small glimpse at the people who named me "Brother J." Not all of the artwork there is mine.

	*Where is an interesting question. . .* I live in Knoxville TN - I was born in Port Jefferson Station, NY - I spent my summers in Brant Lake, NY (among other places) usually in a canvas domicile - my Heart resides in many places: a part in Pompano Beach, another in Palmdale, Atascadero, Toronto, Sugar Creek, but mostly I am in Knoxville, TN. Part of me lives in the Summer of Love and part in Babylon 5. You might say I'm everywhere the electronic age has bandwidth.

	*A Brief History of J* *(not to be confused with A Brief History of Time)* "Born in a cabin in Kentucky, killed me a bear when I was only 3..." wait, that was Davy Crocket. I was born in Port Jefferson Station, NY. At 12, I starred in the school play (I was Winnie the Pooh). I had 2 of 3 knee operations before I turned 14. I met AJ during the whole Pooh thing and I met Giggler in Newfield High School (Selden NY) at 15. From the post-Pooh time until I left NY I was often found visiting other "planes of existence" via recreational substances. I moved to Knoxville to start a new (clean and sober) life when I turned 18. Upon arriving in Knoxville, I met Ayeliwaya. I worked for a variety of companies for a while and started working part time in graphics at 22. At 24, I started my Graphic Design Company and at 31 I had my first chest pains. By 33, I was hitting the hospital and "retired" from Graphic Design. I turned 34 and started working at Waldenbooks and I am more alive now than I have been for years. Where tomorrow will find me is anyone's guess.

	*Who I am is why we are here* "I'm a saint and I'm a sinner, I'm a loser and a winner, I am steady and unstable" - VERY unstable. Right now I am on a quest, looking for the Holy Grail that is ME. For the first time in my life, I have no one to account to. I am the master of my own destiny. It is a strangely liberating feeling but it also holds me at a crossroads. Where do I go from here?? Which path do I follow??? Left??? Right??? Or back to follow a path previously not taken??? This site's purpose is to help me on this journey. *Thank you for sharing* *this journey with me.*