“Hello, is this Kelly Harman?” “Yes.” “This is the Lockheed Martin Health Coach Program. We’re calling for your six week check-in.” “Fine. Coach away.” “Well, Mrs. Harman, first I need to double check that your records are correct and then… Read More ›
The Unexpected
Home Improvement
<Monday> Dear Bob, Juan and his 3 cousins showed up today to paint the family room and office. They are making great progress. Juan noticed all those cracks in the ceiling trim that appeared after the house settled. He said… Read More ›
The Price of Friendship
“Holy cow, Ophelia! What the hell did you do to your boobs?” “Isn’t it obvious Kelly? I got a boob job.” “I’ll say. They are really something. What made you decide to do this now?” “I just got tired of… Read More ›
Secrets
NOTE: The names have been changed to protect the innocent. And the not so innocent. “Hi Gloria! How are you?” “Hi Kelly, I’m great, thanks.” “Where is Tabitha, I thought she said she was coming out with us tonight.” “Well,… Read More ›
Just Say No
Kelly: I’m looking forward to your dinner party on Sunday. What can I bring? Anonymous: Well, you know those muscle relaxers you have? Kelly: Wow. Most people respond with ‘a bottle of wine’ or ‘a dessert’. Not a drug order…. Read More ›
Conversations you never thought you’d have with your mother
“Hey mom, what did you do today?” “I went with some friends to a quilt show, then we went to the fabric store.” “Did you find any good fabrics?” “Yes. While my friends and I were there, a man came… Read More ›
Like Grandma like Granddaughter
It would appear that Amie may have picked up her grandmother’s habit of blurting out totally inappropriate statements when you least expect it. Earlier today we were on our way out to go shopping when she walked over to a… Read More ›
Why 6th Grade Boys are Evil
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 ›
Nothing is Sacred
“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 ›
Rite of Passage
One of the nice things about managing a lot of men is that sometimes you can mess with them just for the hell of it. “Kelly, it’s Michael.” “What’s up?” “I wanted to tell you I’m working from home today. … Read More ›