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Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for two years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Smoke's Chili

Yield 12 servings (serving size: 1 cup chili, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 tablespoon cheese)

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2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 1/2 pounds lean, boned chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped green bell pepper
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Sunshine And Rain

Good grief is the weekend really over? Did I really just use a Charlie Brown phrase? Anyhoo this one flew by. I wouldn't believe it except my fingers still have blue stains on them. From blue icing on Brianna's birthday cake. Care Bears, the favorites of this three year old. As Dirk said, "looks like Smurfs in a blender." It was a fun party though and worth the mess.
We definitely needed a happy occasion after yesterday morning's wake. Quite a few of Tha's friends were there because the party was for Sovanna's daughter. He and Tha had been friends since middle school. I was fascinated by the stories they all told and how they went naturally back and forth from laughing to crying. I feel like I learned alot more about who Tha was from hanging out with them.
I'm not saying I didn't feel a little out of place. Being that almost everyone there had known eachother for years, are Cambodian, are an average of nine years younger than me and almost all have children. So I stood on the fringes of the group but still felt included. Only intending to stay for a few hours I ended up being one of the last ones to leave. I am so glad to have had the experience. And a little jealous of their connections to each other, non-judgemental and sure to be lifelong.

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