She was one of only a handful of people who served as conduit, translating southern American roots music to the wider world. She exuded faith, hope and love for all people. She showed that respect, and received it in kind, through her labor for humanity, opening millions to a form of expression they might not otherwise have enjoyed. It is not just the streets of Nashville that mourn today. It is the black churches in lower Mississippi where they sing in remembrance. The gay clubs in Manhattan where they dance to a Dolly remix, the pop culture convention in Toledo where they raise the Vulcan salute. It is the flea markets of El Paso and Salt Lake City, the farm fields of the upper peninsula, the lobster boats of the Maine coast, the factory parking lots of Cleveland, and the hills of Kentucky. In short, it is us. One nation. Today we can be together in our sadness that a light was lost and in our gratitude that she left so much behind. We will always love you, Dolly.
Trying to climb my way back from the depression hole I fell into, following so many complications from my ankle surgery. The original implant was installed on April 22, but that developed a giant open wound, which required another surgery July 17, to clean out the area and remove the implant.
The next step they want me to do, is get a skin graft next month. I haven’t been able to walk since the original surgery April 22nd. I do have new empathy for people permanently in wheelchairs.
Sending love and light to all of you.
Cherished memories one year ago!
It was my 1st Convention in US
A WONDERFUL experience
Meeting some of my fav actors, @welliver_titus the kindest, #DavidGiuntoli so nice, @BitsieTulloch great talking to her in Spanish, fantastic #MitchPileggi and many more
Organizers were🔝
I want to thank all of you who sent good wishes and prayers my way, I appreciate it so much!
I have to stay in the hospital again tonight, but I’m really hoping to be able to go home tomorrow.
The implant that was installed in my ankle in April became contaminated from the open wound, so they had to remove it, and now they’re treating me with powerful antibiotics before they send me home. Again I am so grateful to all of you!