Jon Zella

Weekend of dog + hockey, ft. leaves.

Hell hath no fury like a Schaffer scorned. #isles

At the stage of my wedding where I’m eating the leftover food and dessert for two weeks straight. At least it’s tacos.

I do this all the time mountain biking in the fall

Last night I played rock n roll on stage. This morning I bought a Costco membership. Gotta keep ‘em guessing

Saturday night was alright.

My spaces.

Mowed the lawn, washed my car, and fixed my porch. Currently sitting in my garage drinking coffee and hanging with my dog. Life, man.

Long Island is doing a heck of a sales pitch trying to get me to move back home.

I really don’t think I could dive back in, but listening to @cultureoflosing.bsky.social and Mike on #isles anxiety makes me miss @nassaumenhockey.bsky.social.

cc: @jamesnicholsnhl.bsky.social

You will not be missed by those who do not value your presence and contributions, and that’s ok.

Peace is when my dog and I take a deep breath at the same time right before we take a nap.

Realized I don't work on Friday until mid-September

Childhood flashback: You’re in the back seat of your parents’ car at 10pm. A classic rock station hums in the background. Your eyes get heavy, and your head slowly inches toward the window. You rest your head and you fall asleep as your head vibrates to the rhythm of the road.

How people from Long Island express love: “what train are you taking?”

My friends and I wrote this record and we hope you like it.

A quick reminder: check the power to whatever you think is broken before you freak out.

Signed, someone that definitely did not freak out.

Listening to #Isles Anxiety on the LIRR like god intended.

Rain anxiety diaries: Part ?

Make it stop

This was also my first live “show” in almost 8 years. It was a long journey back to this point, and I’m not taking any of it for granted.

As a little story from the show, the drummer of one of my favorite bands is a friend of a friend who came to watch us play. Had a great conversation with him about drums, and he had a lot of nice things to say about violet. and my playing. That’ll stick with me for a while.

Rock n’ roll with my best friends.

Had an amazing time with @thebandviolet.bsky.social in front of friends and family last night.

First single is out now: open.spotify.com/track/0Yovx6...

@thebandviolet.bsky.social’s first single is out today.

Available everywhere.

open.spotify.com/album/6FaS7W...

I always want Williams and Haas to do well and they always seem like such a mess

My new kit and @thebandviolet.bsky.social are making me fall in love with playing all over again.

violet. album “with love” out soon.

We’re slowly creeping up on “I miss my motorcycle” season.

Hitting pause on NHP after a very slow season for the show was a hard decision. Not the way I envisioned the show “ending.” More to come on the last episode, but I’m so thankful for the people we met and the #isles community.

Hope to stay active in other ways, but this feels right in this moment.

I am proud to work side-by-side with colleagues, partners, and leaders who embody these ideals every day.

Onward.

“Justice is not illegal.”

NCF’s Justice Journey is driven by our pursuit of fairness, informed by data, guided by our values, and rooted in the interdependence that fosters new pathways for opportunity and solutions.

What an unbelievable experience with violet. and Nada Studios this week. I will never forget this. John is such a great coach, and the bond with these dudes in violet. is next level.

2025 - the year of violet.