just a country girl

these days, the shows i go to mostly consist of sullen indie rockers, posturing about on stage, rarely deigning to address the audience directly. i stand in the back and nod my head in time, craning my neck and shifting my aching feet.

last night, however, was totally different.
last night i saw dolly parton.


she's this tiny bird of a woman on a big big stage with enormous hair, a spangled dress and a voice like spun sugar. she sang songs about her momma, her daddy, and her tennessee mountain home. i had no idea she'd written this song originally, nor this one. she played at least 7 different instruments. she charmed the audience like no one i've ever seen before. and she did it all in five inch heels, with a smile on her face and the sweetest disposition.

let's just say i bought a t-shirt.