08/26/2026
Today brought the heartbreaking news of Dollyโs passingโa true national treasure. ๐
Dolly was beautiful, bodacious, graceful, talented, gifted, lovable, and, above all, wonderfully down-to-earth. In so many ways, she reminds me of my wife, Wendy.
My Softail Custom, **Jolene**, was named after Dollyโs legendary song. Itโs the bike I ride most when Iโm around home or traveling through Ohio. My Ultra Limited, **Black Betty**, gets a little jealous because Jolene gets all the local riding time while Betty spends more time in the garage. ๐๐๏ธ
Wendy has reminded me of Dolly for as long as I can remember. The first time I saw her in high school, she was the lead in the school play, playing Snow White. The moment she sang, she completely captured my heart. She was also a talented flute player, a cheerleader, incredibly intelligent, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Iโve always thought of Wendy as the brunette version of Dolly. โค๏ธ
We will miss you, Dolly. Iโm almost certain you and Wendy would have been best friends.
Rest easy, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the memories, and the inspiration. ๐๏ธ๐