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Serial entrepreneur, loves great wine, good food, loyal friends, happy family and tech toys.

• Why 6th Grade Boys are Evil

  By Kelly Harman on August 31, 2011 • ( 4 )

  

  Several years ago, when my sons were in middle school, I worked for a man who was a former litigator.  This meant that every time I wanted to ask for permission to do something, I had to prepare as if… Read More ›

• Excerpts from recent correspondence I’ve sent out

  By Kelly Harman on August 30, 2011 • ( 2 )

  

  “Now that I have introduced all of you to each other via email, I’ll leave you on your own to follow up.  Anyone copying me on further correspondence will be killed.” “Dear (our graphic designer): Please see the attached, which… Read More ›

• The Greatest Party Ever (Eventually)

  By Kelly Harman on August 26, 2011 • ( 6 )

  

  My parents recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the historic (1797) Wayside Inn located in Middletown, VA and operated by Lois Charon, a charming and very cooperative innkeeper.  I was eager to help so I took responsibility for the… Read More ›

• Barbarella

  By Kelly Harman on August 24, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  “Bob, do you remember when I bought my Lexus RS430 Convertible?” “Kelly, it was a Lexus SC 430, not RS 430.” “Whatever.  Do you remember when I bought it?” “Yes.  I also remember that you bought it because I told… Read More ›

• Furniture is Evil

  By Kelly Harman on August 23, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  “Bob, I backed into a truck today.” “Good grief, Kelly.  How did that happen?” “I was leaving Greenfront Furniture after trying to find a new couch for the family room.  And I backed into the truck by mistake.” “Don’t you… Read More ›

• Why I hate Walmart

  By Kelly Harman on August 21, 2011 • ( 3 )

  

  I’m going to go on record saying that I was extremely sleep deprived this afternoon. And aliens took over my body at some point which is why I decided to go to Walmart to pick up 7 items. Standing in… Read More ›

• Running Late

  By Kelly Harman on August 17, 2011 • ( 2 )

  

  Two hours before my flight departs: “Do you have any questions about this project? I have a flight that leaves in 2 hours and I still have a 45-minute drive to the airport. And you know there’s going to be… Read More ›

• Official Gay Friends

  By Kelly Harman on August 15, 2011 • ( 6 )

  

  Every woman needs at least one “official” gay guy friend.  This is the man who will go shopping with you, give you advice on your hair, listen to you tell every single detail of a story, and basically do everything… Read More ›

• How to mess with your husband in 5 easy steps

  By Kelly Harman on August 15, 2011 • ( 7 )

  

  Well, much to my disappointment the football strike is over. And as I write this, my husband is sitting in the living room once again watching Sunday night football. So, here are 5 things you can do to mess with… Read More ›

• Nothing is Sacred

  By Kelly Harman on August 14, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  “So, Michael, how are things going with your daughters?” “I’m not sure I’m going to survive and they aren’t even teenagers yet.” “Yes, raising daughters is not for the weak.  But its important that you keep the lines of communication… Read More ›