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David Ryan

@ryangenealogy.bsky.social

Historian/genealogist. APG board member. Recently completed MA Public History and Cultural Heritage in University of Limerick. Passionate about heritage, oral history and anything that connects to our past https://ryangenealogicalresearch.com/

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Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last mo.

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last mo.

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

'it’s clear we also need new collaborative structures, theories of jurisdiction and laws; new philosophies of the human, the unique status of human culture, and interplanetary environmental responsibility; and a sharp eye on the history of human hubris.' 1/4

Arts and humanities have a role in understanding space exploration | Letters

Letter: Prof Abbie Garrington reflects on an interview with the physicist Laura Grego about the battle for our skies

theguardian.com

David Ryan@ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Waiting to disembark the cruise and they go by luggage tag colour. At this point I swear they are just making up colours. Aquarine? Corral? Mustard? What happened to all the normal colours?

David Ryan@ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A busy day today with three guest lectures on the ship. It was the same talk but just repeated three times to accommodate all the different activities onboard. It was worth it though for the amazing scenery of Tory Island and arriving into Killybegs this evening #Cruise #Donegal

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John Scalzi@scalzi.com · 2mo ago

Hey UK folks, @waterstones.bsky.social is doing a 25% off preorder sale and my two upcoming books (paperback for Shattering Peace, hardcover for Monsters of Ohio) are part of it. It runs through Thursday and you need to use that code. Go get 'em!

The artwork for Waterstones 25% off pre-order sale, with the covers for The Shattering Peace and Monsters of Ohio. To get the discount you need to use the code: SUMMER26.