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Melanie Erickson's avatar

Girl you're up for a sabbatical next year?? Whoa. Do something outrageous. If you're serious about a writer's retreat, PREP NOW. Wring every drop out of your time away from work. Take Dolly's words to heart.

Rani Monson's avatar

Thanks friend. So a writer’s retreat doesn’t sound outrageous?! Nah, don’t answer that.

Melanie Erickson's avatar

It sounds outrageously WONDERFUL! I don't want you to back out. That's why I want you to begin prepping NOW so you don't try to rush your beautiful writing too close to when you start. Maybe the outrageous part means to go somewhere uber-cool :-)

Rani Monson's avatar

Love it! Will I keep you posted

Shannon Leigh Thornton's avatar

I love this. Thanks for the details on her business acumen and philanthropic spirit.

Rani Monson's avatar

Yeah! Thank you for your comment. It means a lot. Dolly was such a force & before her time in all the ways. We can all learn so much.

Tony's avatar

Great commentary on Dolly Parton.

Rani Monson's avatar

Thanks Tony. She was a lady in every sense of the word.