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Dolly Parton: National Treasure

By Steve Beard I spent the holidays with Dolly Parton. Well, not literally. Like everything else in 2020, it was all virtual – and it was a whirlwind. Throughout her rhinestone-studded career, Dolly has sold over 100 million albums, starred … Continue reading

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Gratitude and the Socially-Distanced Thanksgiving

By Steve Beard Over the many months of the worldwide pandemic, our nation has weathered wildfires in the West, hurricanes in the South, “murder hornets” in the Pacific Northwest, stay-at-home orders, nationwide protests, shuttered business, postponed funerals, drive-up church services, … Continue reading

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Dolly Parton: Singer, Songwriter, Pandemic Savior?

By Maria Cramer She wrote “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” on the same day and built a theme park around herself. She has given memorable onscreen performances as a wisecracking hairstylist and harassed secretary. She even helped bring … Continue reading

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