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common senseFunny 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.

agingEmpowering 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...

entrepreneurshipFunny 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 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 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...