Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: Dolly Parton Always Knew Just What to Say

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Show Notes

Remembering the gracious words Dolly Parton used to decline a statue in her honor—and how that moment captured her humility, her love for Tennessee, and her commitment to doing good.

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