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aging gracefullyDolly Mama illustration – 'I'm finally comfortable in my own skin. Too bad it's not where I left it.

I Almost Deleted Myself

I almost deleted an email — and almost deleted myself. A funny, honest story about aging, Curious Mondo, and the three words that stopped me cold: "She kept her voice."

aging gracefullyDolly Mama illustration — "If we get caught… you're deaf and I don't speak English."

The Funny Side of Getting Older: A Dolly Mama Story

My filter isn't broken — it's clogged. A story about inherited humor, a stolen parking spot at Bloomingdale's, and why saying exactly what you think might just be the best perk of getting older.

anxietyStress and Anxiety Are Nothing New – We Just Finally Named It

Stress and Anxiety Are Nothing New – We Just Finally Named It

Nobody talked about stress when I was growing up. We didn't have anxiety — we had Tuesdays. A funny, honest look at how far we've come... and why we're stronger than we think.

The Dolly Mama Diaries

A weekly dose of Dolly Mama humor about getting older, friendship, readers, chin hairs, and all the ridiculous things life throws at us. Because laughing is cheaper than therapy.

Dolly Mama illustration – 'I'm finally comfortable in my own skin. Too bad it's not where I left it.

I Almost Deleted Myself

I almost deleted an email — and almost deleted myself. A funny, honest story about aging, Curious Mondo, and the three words that stopped me cold: "She kept her voice."

Dolly Mama illustration — "If we get caught… you're deaf and I don't speak English."

The Funny Side of Getting Older: A Dolly Mama Story

My filter isn't broken — it's clogged. A story about inherited humor, a stolen parking spot at Bloomingdale's, and why saying exactly what you think might just be the best perk of getting older.

Stress and Anxiety Are Nothing New – We Just Finally Named It

Stress and Anxiety Are Nothing New – We Just Finally Named It

Nobody talked about stress when I was growing up. We didn't have anxiety — we had Tuesdays. A funny, honest look at how far we've come... and why we're stronger than we think.

Funny illustration of a woman praying for patience with the quote 'Please give me patience. If you give me strength, I'll need bail money.'

The Older I Get, the Less Patience I Have.

I used to think getting older meant becoming wiser, calmer, more patient. Apparently, I missed that chapter. Here's what age actually taught me — and why I'm skipping the prayer for strength.

Empowering women illustration – embracing getting older wrinkles and all – Dolly Mama

Turns Out My Dolly Mama Was Right

I drew this Dolly Mama over twenty years ago. Back then I thought she was funny because… well… I was forty-one. Forty-one-year-old me didn't actually have wrinkles. Turns out she wasn't making a jo...

Funny relatable women illustration – it seemed like a good idea at the time – Dolly Mama

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

I have reinvented myself and my business so many times, I should probably come with software updates. And now, at 62, I've decided it's an excellent time to rebuild the Dolly Mamas... again. Becaus...

Funny Dolly Mama blog post – I'm Not Talking to Myself, I'm in a Meeting

I'm Not Talking to Myself... I'm in a Meeting.

Somewhere between paying bills, raising kids, and remembering passwords, I started having full conversations with myself. Turns out I'm not crazy — I'm just over forty. And honestly? The meetings a...

Funny crafting women illustration – when your craft room takes over the house – Dolly Mama

When Your Craft Room Takes Over the House

Ever wonder where all your craft supplies came from? This funny Dolly Mama story is for every crafter who has ever bought more ribbon, fabric, yarn, paper or crochet hooks than they'll ever admit.

Funny midlife humor illustration – the three letters that made me panic – Dolly Mama

The Three Letters That Made Me Panic

My brother texted me "Mom has, IMO…" and I did what any responsible sixty-something would do. I panicked. Then looked it up. According to Dr. Google, IMO stands for Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth...

Funny relatable women illustration – my ego thinks I'm amazing my anxiety would like a word – Dolly Mama

My Ego Thinks I'm Amazing. My Anxiety Would Like a Word.

I can convince myself I should be running the country — and five minutes later, I apologize to a self-checkout machine. Nobody has it all together. They're just better at hiding the junk drawer.

I Don't Give a Duck funny midlife illustration – Dolly Mama

The Unexpected Gift of Getting Older: You Simply Stop Giving a Duck

There comes a point in life when something magical happens. You wake up one morning, notice a new chin hair, a mysterious ache in your left hip… and instead of having a complete emotional breakdown...

Personal story illustration – I've drawn Dolly Mamas for 25 years then I became them all – Dolly Mama

I've drawn Dolly Mamas for 25+ years-Then I became them all.

I spent 25 plus years drawing Dolly Mamas, joking about chin hairs, forgetfulness, and elastic waistbands. Turns out, karma had plans. Somewhere along the way, I became every Dolly Mama I ever crea...

Funny aging women humor illustration – when your chin hair starts living its best life – Dolly Mama

When Your Chin Hair Starts Living Its Best Life

A funny and relatable midlife story about chin hair, menopause, magnifying mirrors, and the surprising beauty quirks women over 50 know all too well. If your chin hair is thriving, welcome—you’re a...

Funny midlife humor illustration – the moment you realize you're the older generation – Dolly Mama

The Moment You Realize You’re Now the Older Generation

When did I become the same age as old people? I still feel young… until I stand up. If you're nodding along, this one's for you

Behind the scenes art illustration – watch a Dolly Mama come to life – Dolly Mama
Funny entrepreneur women illustration – I built a website send help – Dolly Mama

I Built a Website. Send Help.

I decided to build a website with the same brain that forgets why I walked into a room. Here’s how that went.

Funny creative women illustration – being creative is exhausting – Dolly Mama

Being creative is exhausting.

What to do with old cookie tins...