From "9-to-5" to a "Coat of Many Colors," Dolly Parton — the Queen of Country who left us too soon at the young age of 80 earlier Tuesday — spent decades teaching us how to grow old with grace. Through her lyrics and life story, Parton distilled big ideas like purpose, generosity, and resilience into lines you can’t help but hum all day.
Retirement is its own kind of reinvention, and Parton knew that better than anyone. Whether she was singing about the grind or the value of family, her wisdom is a perfect soundtrack for a chapter that isn't always smooth sailing.
