Dolly Parton turned 75 this week and she's used the occasion to make a birthday wish that people be kinder to each other, despite the difficulties they are experiencing due to COVID-19.
In a blog post, she wrote: "Well, another year has rolled around and what a year it has been. Like everyone else, it is now my turn for a COVID covered birthday. So what do you do? What do you want? Should you even celebrate?
"I am choosing the quiet path so I can stay close to the ones I love to count my blessings and think hard about what this new year will bring.
"However, I do have a birthday wish that I want to share with you. My wish is that everyone does something a little different today. Let’s call it a call for kindness. If you want to donate to your favourite cause, then donate. If you want to give an old friend a call during these lonely times, give them a call. If you can safely volunteer, then raise your hand to do so. If you decide that today is the day you get a dog, then run down to the shelter and find your new buddy. The choices are limitless.
"I always encourage people to dream big but I also take great care to follow that up with the message to work hard. We can’t just hope for a brighter day, we have to work for a brighter day. Love too often gets buried in a world of hurt and fear. We have to work to dig it out so we can share it with our family, our friends and our neighbours. So today, January 19th, let’s get to unearthing love. Love is more contagious than a virus so let your best self shine in a glorious light and others will be inspired by you.
"This is my birthday wish and may your birthday wishes also come true."
Parton recently revealed to BBC Radio 5 Live that she’s also considering an opportunity to pose for the cover of the winter 2021 issue of Playboy. “I just might do it,” she said. “If I can do it in good taste, and they want it, I will do it along with a really good interview inside.”
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