Timeless: things that never go out of style
Dolly Parton’s first album released in 1967. She was 21 years young. Today, she passed on to the diamonds in the sky. I found out in the middle of a class activity in my health class from my students. And I have to say, it took me a few minutes to compose myself to be able to carry on with that activity.
As a five year old, I carried a guitar around my house and I was a singer. I’m sure much of my inspiration came from Dolly. I don’t remember specifics of Dolly but I do know she has been in the fabric of my background forever. There isn’t a time on this planet that Dolly wasn’t a part of. I’m sure you also have memories with Dolly.
She wasn’t only an inspiration to girls with guitars, her reach was huge. She campaigned for good in this world. She was kind and generous and also had some spice. She is what we needed, what music needed and what the world needed.
I think that genuine voice and creative talent seemed to be something that would last forever. As I scrolled through social media, there were many people who said they just weren’t okay because they didn’t ever think she could ever die. Her nephew had the daunting task to announce her death and even he mentioned how for years he put the idea behind him as if it would never happen. Today, we lost a special one; may Dolly continue to shine for us to feel.
Dolly Parton is truly a timeless icon and I’m so glad I got to live in a world with her in it.


