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Happy 79th Birthday
DOLLY PARTON
January 19, 1946

Dolly is a highly acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Her remarkable career spans over six decades, during which she has become an iconic figure in country music and beyond.

*Early Life and Career*

Dolly grew up in a one-room cabin with her parents and 11 siblings. She began performing at a young age, singing on local radio stations and at community events. After graduating from high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.

*Music Career*

Dolly Parton's music career is a testament to her incredible talent, versatility, and perseverance. With 43 studio albums, 15 compilation albums, and 11 live albums, she has released an astonishing number of recordings. Some of her most famous songs include:

1. "Jolene" (1973)
2. "9 to 5" (1980)
3. "Coat of Many Colors" (1971)
4. "Islands in the Stream" (1983) - her iconic duet with Kenny Rogers
5. "Here You Come Again" (1977)

Dolly has won numerous awards, including:

- 8 Grammy Awards
- 10 Academy of Country Music Awards
- 3 Country Music Association Awards
- Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1999)
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2001)

*Acting Career*

In addition to her music career, Dolly Parton has also had a successful acting career. Some of her notable film roles include:

1. "The Best Little Wh******se in Texas" (1982)
2. "Steel Magnolias" (1989)
3. "The Bodyguard" (1992)
4. "Joyful Noise" (2012)
5. "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" (2015) - a TV movie based on her childhood

*Philanthropy*

Dolly Parton is a dedicated philanthropist, particularly in her home state of Tennessee. Her charitable efforts include:

1. Imagination Library: a program providing free books to children in participating communities
2. Smoky Mountains Rise: a telethon raising funds for families affected by the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires
3. Red Cross: supporting disaster relief efforts

*Legacy*

Dolly Parton's impact on music, film, and philanthropy is immeasurable. She is a true icon, beloved for her talent, generosity, and dedication to her craft. As she celebrates her 79th birthday, we honor her remarkable legacy and look forward to many more years of her inspiring work.

Found this guy adrift a few miles out in the Atlantic off Little Torch Key after the storm. Looked a little haggard and had swallowed a lot of water but he was ok. Judging from his smile I think he was thankful for the ride back to land.

More details/photos: https://bit.ly/4gH2uhr

Credit: Ed Walker

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A charity pickleball tournament recently raised $7,000 to help make sports more accessible for Richmond kids.

The Richmond BC Pickleball Association's third annual members charity tournament series kicked off on Sunday at the Hugh Boyd Park outdoor pickleball courts.

The event, which will feature a total of 360 players competing in 19 different division categories based on skill level, gender and age, is being held over three weekends from May 12 to June 16.

The women's doubles and men's singles tournaments took place yesterday and the mixed doubles tournament is scheduled for May 26. The event will wrap up with the men's doubles and women's singles games on June 16.

All donations came from registration fees for the tournament and will benefit KidSport Richmond.

https://richmondbcpickleball.org/rbcpa-events/2024-rbcpa-charity-fundraiser-tournament-series/

A piano student from Port Royal, dedicated and always good-natured!

Dogs can be more loyal than people sometimes

Last picture of Hachiko, the faithful dog who waited for over 9 years outside Shibuya Station for his master to return even after he had died. (Colorized, 1935)

Read Hachiko story: https://bit.ly/42RHSgW

It is the largest sinkhole in the world and is located in Xiaozhai Tiankeng, China; a giant that conceals an independent ecosystem

This is a record-breaking sinkhole: it measures approximately 537 meters in diameter and sinks between 511 and 662 meters into the Earth.

What it's like to be at the bottom of the Heavenly Pit: https://bit.ly/4devKLO

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