Dolly Parton credits humor as the key to 'never arguing' during her 56-year marriage

1 [Dolly Parton credits humor as the key to 'never arguing' during her 56-year marriage]( Dolly Parton’s long-lasting marriage with husband Carl Dean is about as famous as any of her greatest hits. As the story goes, one wholesome first date at a McDonald’s led to tying the knot in 1964—and the two have been together ever since. Fifty-six years and counting. Sure, perhaps Parton and Dean’s compatibility is simply a one-in-a-million act of fate. But even if the stars did perfectly align to bring them together, odds are considerable effort was still required in order to help their relationship through the inevitable ups-and-downs of life. So just what has been the secret sauce keeping that spark alive? In a word, humor. In an interview with ET Canada, Parton credited their shared “warped sense of humor” to be the key to their long union. In fact, she considered it a saving grace for any couple. “I think humor, honestly, is one of the best things when you’re married like that,” she told ET Canada. "Even if you have a problem, if you have a great sense of humor, if you say something you can’t take back [you] usually have some crazy way of getting out of it.” [Read the story]( 2 [Little dog can't help but smile as his family throws him a surprise birthday party]( Dogs have nothing but unconditional love for their humans. They will do anything for their owners for a few tummy rubs and treats. They may or may not always understand how much they mean to their humans. But the times they do, the pure joy they feel is priceless to witness. Some dogs are more obvious in expressing their delight, like this dog named Odin. When his family threw him a surprise birthday party he could not help grinning from ear to ear. His happy face has won the hearts of everyone on the internet. He is rightfully gone viral for his infectious smile. Odin is a Chihuahua who lives in Mexico with Joyce Cetina and her family. He was adopted by the family three years ago. He may be a tiny dog with a small stature, small ears, and paws, but what this little guy does have is a big smile. "He's a very faithful companion," Cetina told The Dodo. "He loves to hug and play." He has been showered with love and affection by the Cetinas. They decided to go above and beyond for their little pooch as his birthday approached. They decided to throw Odin a surprise birthday party to really show him how much they loved him. [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 ['Wrong blind person. Wrong day': Blind reporter explains how he got his phone back from a thief.]( Sean Dilley, a blind news reporter and project lead for the BBC’s Reframing Disability Programme, was taking a break from work in the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 27, when a robber rode by on a bicycle and snatched his iPhone 14. However, the thief didn’t know who he was messing with and Dilley was able to get his phone back. "A man on a bike just SNATCHED and stole my iPhone from my hand, wrong blind person, wrong day. Jumped on him, safely detained and got my phone back. Quite a few cuts and bruises,” Dilley wrote on Twitter. "I took a running jump and dive on the thief and knocked him off his bike and onto the floor I recover my phone, advised him that he was detained and called @ metpoliceuk on 999,” he continued. “I did let him go after a few minutes, but only when others arrive to help me. I absolutely could have continued to detain the gentleman, but I got my phone back and I actually didn’t want to risk injuring him I had him safely, detained on the floor, with my body weight across his legs and his wrists held to the floor." [Read the story]( 4 [Yes, there is actually a best way to load a dishwasher]( There are two types of people in this world—people who care about how the dishwasher gets loaded and those who don't, and never the twain shall meet. Those who do care are frequently driven bonkers by those who don't, as well as by their fellow carers who disagree on the proper methodology. Dishwasher loading is serious business for those who care, and many a ladle has been raised in exasperation at those who load the dishwasher "wrong"—as if there were a definitive "right" way to do it. There's a difference between "right" and "best," of course. Everyone thinks their way is right, but that's a completely subjective judgment. There really are some best practices, however, based on manufacturer tips and experts who test dishwashers for consumer rankings lists. One caveat: There are different reasons why people load the dishwasher in certain ways due to how their kitchen is set up and for efficiency of unloading, so there may be specific practices that aren't addressed here. For example, someone might always load their glasses on the left side of the dishwasher and their bowls on the right because the glasses cabinet is to the left of the dishwasher while the bowls cabinet is to the right of it. What's "best" at that level of detail will differ, so defer to the resident person-who-cares in each kitchen. [Read the story]( 5 [Someone made the Home Depot music into a rap and it’s perfection]( Not all dads are home improvement weekend warriors, but for those who are, Home Depot is where it's at. Like, literally, it's where everything is at. It's where they get tools, parts, materials—everything from honking huge sheets of wood to the tiniest little nuts and bolts. If you need it, Home Depot has it. If Home Depot doesn't have it, it probably doesn't exist. For DIY dads, Home Depot is a second home and as much as I hate to stereotype, there are some common characteristics these dads share. I know because I'm married to one. And nowhere is this stereotype summed up as succinctly—or hilariously—as in the 33-second rap song YouTube gamer Welyn created using the Home Depot theme song. I mean, just check out the opening lyrics: I'm talkin' propane on the gas grill Open flame, hold the pan still In flannel, it's plaid, still Never question the dad skill I'm in the backyard… [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2022 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.