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Alisa. 36. 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). Just had our first child together, a 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)

Ingredients
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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Bad Influence

Keegan has this tool bench he got for his birthday. It's really cute and has different levels so he can keep playing with it as he develops. It has different modes according to whether you want directed or self-directed play. In every mode it narrates whatever you are doing or touching. Here are the three things about it that drive me crazy:

1. It has only one volume. Loud.
2. When you press the self-directed play button it tells your child, "Do whatever you want!"
3. When you use the wrench it calls out, "Big circle screw!"

Maybe Jeff and I shouldn't find that last one so amusing but we can't help ourselves.

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I find that third one incredibly funny. Now Magdalena is sitting here laughing so she won't be left out. That's hilarious. ..

Shared by Suzanne at April 7, 2006 7:08 PM

Alisa!!! Hey girl how have you been? Long time no talk huh? How is the baby, well I am sure he is a toddler right about now correct? How old is he? PLease let me know what has been going on with you!! I am not blogging anymore, well I have a MySpace page and I post a blog every now and then, but nothing important......And I just got back into soapmaking after taking a longgggggg break, anyway I hope to hear from you! I miss visiting and posting comments on everyone's blogs {{{hugs}}}

Shared by Leslie at April 9, 2006 9:49 AM

I think that is so funny.

Shared by Jenn at April 10, 2006 12:53 PM









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