Stevie Wonder!
Original digital painting, "Apple of My Eye," (c) by Kevin Slattery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbenaOqv4yQ
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Sunday, November 2, 2025
"Can We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart?"
Found this new (to me) song by Stevie Wonder. He wrote it a year ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKSz3n3qP6g
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Happy Birthday to Ya, Stevie!
Stevie Wonder's birthday was actually yesterday, May 13.
Thanks, Stevie, for being the beautiful person and talented musician you are. Also thanks for bringing me luck on your birthday yesterday. I'm Happier Than The Morning Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PcSOLtf-U
Monday, April 21, 2025
"As" by Stevie Wonder - live studio version
I needed some music therapy today, and this did Wonders for my mood.
Hoppy Easter/last day of Passover!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_sG0weS1d8l
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Friday, May 13, 2022
Friday May 13: Good or Bad Luck?
Usually I don't notice whether Friday the 13 is lucky or not for me.
There have been a couple of exceptions, February 1981 and November 1992.
The former was the date of my father's funeral and the latter was the day I was in a car accident.
But this May 13 is definitely lucky for fans of Stevie Wonder, born 72 years ago today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFuCYNx-1g
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Overjoyed, Overwintered, Overlooked
I'm OVERJOYED
to finally show you my
OVERWINTERED
TULIPS!!!
Three exclamation marks are totally justified.
Because of the pandemic I couldn't buy new tulips in a crowded store, nor hire our usual gardener to plant them. These are the overwintered tulips from last year. (Thanks, Anthony, for doing such a good job last May.) We've had two snows and frosty nights since the leaves first emerged, and I only weeded and watered. I don't really know what I'm doing. But...
TULIPS DON'T CARE.
They don't care whether there's a pandemic.
They don't care whether a professional gardener takes care of them.
It's Spring.
They weren't going to miss their party for anything.
Yesterday, May 13, was Stevie Wonder's 70th birthday,
which I seem to have temporarily
overlooked.
to finally show you my
OVERWINTERED
TULIPS!!!
Three exclamation marks are totally justified.
Because of the pandemic I couldn't buy new tulips in a crowded store, nor hire our usual gardener to plant them. These are the overwintered tulips from last year. (Thanks, Anthony, for doing such a good job last May.) We've had two snows and frosty nights since the leaves first emerged, and I only weeded and watered. I don't really know what I'm doing. But...
TULIPS DON'T CARE.
They don't care whether there's a pandemic.
They don't care whether a professional gardener takes care of them.
It's Spring.
They weren't going to miss their party for anything.
Yesterday, May 13, was Stevie Wonder's 70th birthday,
which I seem to have temporarily
overlooked.
Happy birthday to ya, Stevie, and many more!
Stevie is OVERJOYED, too.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Signs of the Times
Happy Equinox!
A nearby synagogue often catches my eye
with its witty billboards.
Back in January 2015 the sign read
During our rainy July it read
Now just before Jewish New Year it reads
Now that's effective advertising!
***
Stevie Wonder sings in "As"
"the seasons know exactly when to change."
The temperatures may still be summery (not that I'm complaining)
but this tree is showing its true colours
exactly on schedule.
A nearby synagogue often catches my eye
with its witty billboards.
Back in January 2015 the sign read
Je Suis Charlie
Ani Charlie
During our rainy July it read
I'll change the sign
as soon as it
stops raining
Now just before Jewish New Year it reads
Rosh Hoshana will start soon.
What will you have to SHOFAR it?
Now that's effective advertising!
***
Stevie Wonder sings in "As"
"the seasons know exactly when to change."
The temperatures may still be summery (not that I'm complaining)
but this tree is showing its true colours
exactly on schedule.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Happy Birthday To Ya, Stevie!
Stevie Wonder
is 69 today!
"Apple of My Eye" is an original digital painting by Kevin Slattery.
It has a place of honour on my office wall beside
Kevin's painting of Bob Dylan.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Stevie Wonder and MLK Day
Stevie Wonder
played an important role
in getting
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
recognized as an
American national holiday.
played an important role
in getting
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
recognized as an
American national holiday.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
"Don't delay. Send yours in right away."
"Love's in Need of Love Today"
by Stevie Wonder
from Songs in the Key of Life, 1976
by Stevie Wonder
from Songs in the Key of Life, 1976
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Stevie Wonder concert - Songs in the Key of Life
Songs in the Key of Life Concert by Stevie Wonder
Last night Stevie Wonder had a concert at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, in which he performed his complete 1976 album, "Songs in the Key of Life," plus some old favourites in the encore.
I last saw him almost exactly forty years ago, in October 1975, at Maple Leaf Gardens. That one still holds the title of The Best Concert Ever.
But there was lots to like in this concert, which Stevie said was part of his last ever North American tour. In no particular order, here are some highlights:
- his jazz harmonica riff, which suddenly segued into "Canadian Sunset" to honour us Canadians
- his playing and singing "Imagine" for John Lennon's birthday, October 9. When he broke into tears in the middle and couldn't sing, the audience helped him out and sang for him. Lit cell phones were waving in the air.
- his sense of play and humour. No matter what has happened in his personal life, he's still young at heart, ageless, an old soul combined with a mischievous twenty-year-old. His personality sparkles.
- his genuine gratitude to his accompaniers, his orchestra, and to the audience
Like my experience in 1975, the love was palpable.
If you can catch a performance of "Songs in the Key of Life" you won't be asking "If It's Magic?" You'll know that it is.
Last night Stevie Wonder had a concert at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, in which he performed his complete 1976 album, "Songs in the Key of Life," plus some old favourites in the encore.
I last saw him almost exactly forty years ago, in October 1975, at Maple Leaf Gardens. That one still holds the title of The Best Concert Ever.
But there was lots to like in this concert, which Stevie said was part of his last ever North American tour. In no particular order, here are some highlights:
- his jazz harmonica riff, which suddenly segued into "Canadian Sunset" to honour us Canadians
- his playing and singing "Imagine" for John Lennon's birthday, October 9. When he broke into tears in the middle and couldn't sing, the audience helped him out and sang for him. Lit cell phones were waving in the air.
- his sense of play and humour. No matter what has happened in his personal life, he's still young at heart, ageless, an old soul combined with a mischievous twenty-year-old. His personality sparkles.
- his genuine gratitude to his accompaniers, his orchestra, and to the audience
Like my experience in 1975, the love was palpable.
If you can catch a performance of "Songs in the Key of Life" you won't be asking "If It's Magic?" You'll know that it is.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Stevie Wonder and Sting duet - Sting's "Fragile"
On Sting's sixtieth birthday, Stevie sang a duet with him of "Fragile."
Although it's Sting's song, Stevie blows him away with his brilliant singing and harmonica playing. Sting graciously concedes the stage to Stevie.
Although it's Sting's song, Stevie blows him away with his brilliant singing and harmonica playing. Sting graciously concedes the stage to Stevie.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Saturday, March 2, 2013
8 Fun Reasons To Visit Southern California
Eight fun things we saw on our vacation
to Santa Barbara and San Diego
that you just won't find in southern Ontario
in February:
Okay, I lied. I only had happy hour with his picture in the bar. But he sang here.
Here's looking at you, Stevie!
to Santa Barbara and San Diego
that you just won't find in southern Ontario
in February:
1. Channel Islands Helicopters
Of course we had to check out the local helicopter tours! Unfortunately, they were booked up and it was our last day in Santa Barbara.
2. A gull acting as a beach patrol, Santa Barbara
You can see the Channel Islands in the distance. We didn't tour them, but we will the next time!
3. An orange tree
4. Sailboats
5. More sailboats!
Ahhhhhhh. This was my view when I wrote at my hotel. Not bad, huh?
6. Seaport Village, San Diego...
... where I almost met one of my dearest online friends for the first time. Alas, she had an urgent work deadline and couldn't make it.
Click to enlarge the photo; the Coronado Bridge and the Hotel Coronado are in the distance, upper right.
Click to enlarge the photo; the Coronado Bridge and the Hotel Coronado are in the distance, upper right.
7. Point Cabrillo, San Diego
Point Cabrillo probably has the best view of San Diego's bay. We love to just look at the ocean or the tide pools on the other side of the point.
8. Happy Hour with Stevie!
Here's looking at you, Stevie!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sting and Stevie Wonder: "Fragile"
A fantastic duet, performed on Stevie's 60th birthday. I love Sting's solo version, but Stevie just blows me away.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28DfvvfZLi0&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28DfvvfZLi0&feature=player_detailpage
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Stevie Wonder Quotations
...for his birthday, May 13.
See my blog post last year, featuring a portrait by artist, Kevin Slattery, and my original poem, "Stevie Wonder's Sunshine."
Happy birthday, Stevie!
"You can't base your life on other people's expectations."
"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision."
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there."
"When you're moving in the positive, your destination is the brightest star."
See my blog post last year, featuring a portrait by artist, Kevin Slattery, and my original poem, "Stevie Wonder's Sunshine."
Happy birthday, Stevie!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Jazz Quartet Playing Stevie--in Amsterdam
This video, titled, An Afternoon In Vondel Park, has nice footage of Amsterdam on a pretty summer day. An unknown jazz quartet is playing Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life."
Stevie's music + Amsterdam = perfection
http://vimeo.com/19114980
Stevie's music + Amsterdam = perfection
http://vimeo.com/19114980
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