Court Watch

05/19/2023

My father in law, Dr. Sam Mallory, passed peacefully this morning. The family is grateful for 91 years with Sam and the incredible hospice team who cared for him at the end.

03/02/2023

Dolly Rebecca Parton, was welcomed by her parents on January 19, 1946, in Sevierville, Tennessee, on Locust Ridge. She lived with her parents and 11 siblings born in a one-bedroom cabin and there was no running water or electricity. Being the fourth oldest among 12 siblings, Parton frequently helped her parents care for the younger children. The property still stands up to this day.

Parton shared that, despite having fond memories of her childhood, growing up in poverty meant limited access to basic necessities such as bathing opportunities. She was only eight years old when she first saw a toilet and bathroom in her aunt's home and was fascinated by them. Bathing every day was not a luxury for Parton and her family. They would often make their own soap, and on occasion, they would pile into the truck and drive to the river to wash in its waters. Bathing in the river was a summertime ritual for them. During the winter, the entire family would have a pan of water to wash with as much as possible. When asked how many times she and her family would bathe in the winter season, Parton replied: "Well, we bathed once a week whether we needed it or not, as the saying goes."

Parton's childhood in poverty taught her that sharing her success with others is important. Parton, in addition to being a musician and businesswoman, is active in several charitable and social causes. She now donates millions to those in need. In 2016, Parton joined forces with a group of musicians to raise $13 million for the recovery efforts of survivors of the East Tennessee wildfires. It's been said that Parton has a heart of gold, she continues donating to various charity organisations even today.

03/02/2023

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This is Gigi. Adopted and on her way home! 💕

03/02/2023

I went to the shelter almost five years ago and asked which dog had been there the longest, and wasn’t likely to be adopted. They directed me toward Captain, a nine year old Bassett who had lost his owner unexpectedly. He was slow moving, and I didn’t know how much life to expect from him. But a few weeks after taking him home, he completely changed. As it turns out, he was simply depressed from being in the shelter for almost a year after losing his person.
Last night he experienced a medical emergency, and while I selfishly wanted so badly to fight and do what we could… I knew he deserved a more selfless choice. So, I chose to release him from his suffering and let him be free of his pain.
We just celebrated his 14th birthday last month, and I had hoped for more time. But I’m thankful his last hours were spent with me, and that I could do right by him as he was the most loyal being I’ve ever had the opportunity to love.
January 26, 2009 - February 14, 2023

03/02/2023

Congratulations to the Detroit Institute of Arts for being named the #1 Art Museum in the United States by USA TODAY! 🖼

With over 65,000 works and 100 galleries spanning three floors, the DIA is a breathtaking Beaux-Arts museum and iconic Detroit attraction worth returning to again and again.

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05/05/2019

Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

01/15/2019

Lock him up!

The chief judge of Manhattan's federal courts said the suspension will remain until the president signs a budget restoring Justice Department funding.