08/26/2026
Wednesday Wisdom from Maddie 🐐💕🎶
Well friends… today I’m feeling a little extra thoughtful.
Mom told me that Dolly Parton has passed away, and while I may be just a little goat on a little ranch, even I know that the world lost someone very special. 💔
Dolly wasn’t just a singer. She was a storyteller, a dreamer, a hard worker, and someone who seemed to have a little sunshine tucked inside her heart.
And around here… we’re going to miss her. ❤️
But Mom says that’s the beautiful thing about music.
The person may leave us, but the music never does. 🎶
So today, I’m putting on my imaginary rhinestone cowgirl hat and dedicating one of my favorite Dolly songs to the ranch:
🎶 “9 to 5” 🎶
Because between you and me… I understand the struggle. 😂
I work ALL day supervising this herd!
I inspect the hay.
I taste-test the treats.
I keep Dad in line.
I monitor Mom’s activities.
I patrol the property.
And I maintain Farm Security… which, as you all know, is a VERY demanding position. 👀🐐
And yet somehow… I still haven’t received a paycheck. 🤨
But Dolly taught us something bigger than working hard.
She taught us to dream big, stay humble, be kind, laugh often, and never be afraid to be exactly who we are.
So today, I’m going to raise my little goat head high and say:
Thank you, Dolly. 💕
Thank you for the songs.
Thank you for the laughter.
Thank you for the memories.
Thank you for making generations of people smile.
You may be gone from this world, but your music will keep playing, your stories will keep being told, and your beautiful spirit will keep shining through every song. 🌟🎶
And if you hear a little goat singing along somewhere…
That’s probably me. 🐐😂💕
Rest peacefully, Dolly.
You will be missed… but your music will live on forever. ❤️🎶
Love,
Maddie 🐐💕
Head of Security, Treat Inspector & Part-Time Country Music Critic