She's My People: On Dolly and the Dreams That Don't Give Up
I am from East Tennessee. Which means Dolly Parton is not just an icon to me — she is my people. I grew up going to Dollywood. I have followed her story my whole life. And when Hurricane Helene flooded my hometown, she showed up. This is what she has taught me about roots, dreams, and the light of a clear blue morning.
The Card That Carries It All
An earring card is a two-inch piece of paper. Most people look at it for three seconds and put it in a drawer. I have spent more time thinking about mine than I will ever fully admit. This is the story of how a hand-carved stamp became a hand-drawn silhouette, and why Kate Winslet is on an earring card going home with women who deserve to hear what she has to say about aging.

