The Dolly Mama Diaries

I can replay a conversation, reconsider a decision, and examine something from seventeen different angles. By angle eighteen, I’m tired, confused, and no closer to an answer. Maybe we don’t need a ...

Relaxing Shouldn’t Be This Much Work
Why is relaxing without guilt so much work? Before I can read a book or pick up a paintbrush, Judge Joey demands evidence that I’ve earned it. Apparently, happiness needs a permission slip.

I’ve been called stubborn since birth. Sometimes that leads to a shaved head and a pink bow. Other times, it leads to the Dolly Mamas.

Put Your Big Girl Panties On and Deal With It
It started with one long-sleeve shirt. For me. Sixteen shirts later, Joey's bringing back a Dolly Mama classic — and reminding us why we've always been tougher than we think. 💪❤️

