Selfish Mom's last night. A little chilly to get in the pool though. It figures. I brought Fluffy Fruit Dip with Almond Chips which was popular especially with our friend who is 8 months pregnant who was avoiding the other dishes with soft cheese in them.
I am swamped this week with interviews to fill my old position, a grant that is due Monday but I won't be here so I am trying to finish for tomorrow and tomorrow I have to drive up north almost 2 hours each way to present at a board of director's meeting. I was stuck at work late tonight copying packets to handout. Keegan and I still had time for a walk around the neighborhood and there was no drama with him wanting me to carry him and the bike so that was nice.
I was not going to check baggage for my trip next week but now I guess I have to. What do you bet they lose it and I have to buy all new stuff anyway? Yay. This is my last trip that involves air travel for the year. Not counting the wedding of course. :)

Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Curried Beef Short Ribs
Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.
Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.
Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 pounds ...continue reading
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Across The Universe
With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
Oh God, Book One
Peep Peep
Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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that dip sounds delish! do you think if you left out the brickle it would still be good?(i want to bring it to a party but i have a friend with nut allergies)