Intentions and declarations
“Maybe it’s much too early in the gameOoh, but I thought I’d ask you just the sameWhat are you doing New Year’sNew Year’s eve?” – What are you doing New Year’s eve?, Sung by Ella Fitzgerald, written by Frank Loesser Well, at least so far, I won’t be working....→ Read More
Victoria Theodore: December Performances
“It’s coming ’round Christmasthey’re cutting down treesthey’re putting up reindeer and singing songsof joy and peaceI wish I had a river, I could skate away on…”– “River”, Joni Mitchell Hello Friends, Here’s a holiday treat for you: What Child Is This It’s cold. Yes, I’m in California and I’m...→ Read More
Victoria Theodore: November Performances
“So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peaceMove our hearts to hear a single beatbetween alibis and enemies tonight…”– “Gratitude”, Nichole Nordeman Hello Friends, Those are the lyrics from a stanza in one of my favorite songs. In this time of political contentiousness, I pray for us all to...→ Read More
Being creative…
I’ve been to Toronto, and back, to NYC and Baltimore, and back, in the past several days. Toronto and NYC were fundraisers with SW, and I had a great time in both cities. The weather in Toronto was chilly, but gorgeous. I had a lovely meal late at night...→ Read More
Victoria Theodore: October Performances
“Out of the night that covers meBlack as the pit from pole to poleI thank whatever gods may befor my unconquerable soul…”– W. E. Henley Hello Friends, That poem (“Invictus“) is as close to a Halloween poem as I dare venture. It’s dark, yet empowering, intense, yet hopeful. September...→ Read More
More birthday celebrating!
Wednesday night, I was taken to San Francisco to hear Cornel West speak. Of course, I’ve been aware of Brother West for many years, but am embarrassed to admit I’ve never read his books and had never seen him speak in person. That egregious mistake has been righted. I...→ Read More
Birthday girl!!
Friday, September 24, was my birthday. Yay!!! But I started celebrating on Wednesday night. Yay!!! A college friend was in town, and since his wife wasn’t able to attend (2 month old and 2 year old in tow), he offered me a ticket to see the Black Eyed Peas!...→ Read More
Victoria Theodore: September Performances
September….It’s amazing how I can have the best of intentions, and still not do what I planned to do. Alas, still no blog update on the fabulous tour I just completed. I have so many stories to tell, so much joy to impart…but getting to it. Wow! I need...→ Read More
Remember Them: Champions for Humanity
Last week, I was invited by my friends Sean and Stephanie at Good News in Oakland to meet local artist Mario Chiodo. Sean and Stephanie had been telling me about an art installation that Mario was creating, a monument to honor humanitarians that would be installed in Oakland. However,...→ Read More
Music, She Wrote – Concert on Friday, July 30
Hello friends, Please pardon my last minute notice! I have a concert on Friday and I’d love for you to attend! I’m on a short break from touring with Stevie (leaving next week for Japan!!), and am participating in this awesome concert for a worthy cause. Come support! :...→ Read More
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