The Dolly Mama Diaries

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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.

Art licensing tips illustration – how to license your art – Dolly Mama

How to license your art

Licensing your art with a saggy neck.

Funny crafting women illustration – confessions of a fabric hoarder – Dolly Mama