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dolly mamaFunny 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...

craft roomWhen Your Craft Room Takes Over the House

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.

agingThe Three Letters That Made Me Panic

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 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...

When Your Craft Room Takes Over the House

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.

The Three Letters That Made Me Panic

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...

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

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...

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

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...

When Your Chin Hair Starts Living Its Best Life

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...

The Moment You Realize You’re Now the Older Generation

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

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I Built a Website. Send Help.

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.

Being creative is exhausting.

Being creative is exhausting.

What to do with old cookie tins...

Dolly Mamas and the Squirrels

Dolly Mamas and the Squirrels

Squirrelly brain...

Between Men-O-Pause and Dead

Between Men-O-Pause and Dead

How to survive writing a book, starting over and dating.

Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk

The making of a craft video.

Boobs and Spiders

Boobs and Spiders

ADHD and Procrastination

Is Crazy Contagious?

Is Crazy Contagious?

Embracing boundaries with crazy.

How to license your art

How to license your art

Licensing your art with a saggy neck.