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The day democracy showed up...

For months, I have passed a huge "Penny Hubbard" sign as I turned towards my alley. She was the incumbent representing St. Louis's 78th district. I paid her signs little mind because I knew I wouldn't be voting in her primary. Then the headlines started after the Aug 2 election. Talk of mishandled absentee ballots. Shady election board members. A husband who went too far. Then the conversations started around the neighborhood. People sure don't like cheaters. And to think she just eked out a win by 90 votes, thanks to these absentee votes. But, what does this conservative like about the Democrat who introduced Bernie Sanders in St Louis? Bruce Franks, Jr gets it. He is an activist. "Successful people have a social responsibility to make the world a better place and not just take from it." And that's what he is doing. Chief Dotson has him on speed dial. Franks has started a conversation WITH law enforcement to work together to bring change. This family man is taking matters into his own hands. This succesful business owner knows if you want something done, sometimes you have to do it yourself. I am not saying I know that Hubbard's campaign committed fraud and broke election laws. I do know that something is fishy. When I went to vote, I had to be too blunt with a Hubbard poll worker, so that I could just go in and vote. I've worked polls for years. That isn't ok. And usually if that kind of nonsense is going on, there's more to the story. And the rest of District 78 seemed to agree yesterday. Franks won the revote with 76.12% with 100% of prescincts reporting. Definitely more than 90 votes this time. Between this, and the voter ID law Missouri is sending to the ballot, I have hope. These big machines will slowly be shut down. We the people are not standing for this nonsense. Too many have put blood, sweat, and tears into the right to vote. Who one votes for is THEIR decision. And people need to get that. Fraud. Intimidation. These things have no place in the polling process. Democracy definitely showed up in St. Louis yesterday. Congrats to Bruce Franks, Jr. If you win in November, I look forward to your work to make this city even better, and definitely safer.

#BruceFranksJr Democracy GetOutTheVote WhyILoveStL District78

Like most places in my newsfeed, the outdoor thermostat got set to Hell. When it is like this in StL and it rains, one of two things happen....The humidity gets even worse. Or, like tonight, I find myself enjoying a lovely breeze and a night out with my sweet courtesy of the Urge. #WhyILoveStL #UBERbreak #SoundsOfSummer (at Ballpark Village St. Louis)

#uberbreak #soundsofsummer #whyilovestl

Thanks #StubHub and @teamfredbird!!! #BestSeatsInTheHouse #StLCards (at Busch Stadium)

#stlcards #bestseatsinthehouse #stubhub

Thanks #StubHub and @teamfredbird!!! #BestSeatsInTheHouse #StLCards (at Busch Stadium)

#stlcards #bestseatsinthehouse #stubhub

I'm not one to buy tshirts at shows. But had to replace my @stacymitchhart shirt. So good to catch up with part of my Nashville fam. #BluesDoctor #ShotOfBluesForYoA$$

#shotofbluesforyoa #bluesdoctor

I'm not one to buy tshirts at shows. But had to replace my @stacymitchhart shirt. So good to catch up with part of my Nashville fam.

I feel like Nashville came to visit. (at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups)

I've been an #ipsy subscriber for over a year. At first I loved it. It became a joke with Jason when my pink bag would arrive and I'd yell, "Christmas!" But, then I kept getting the same stuff. I received a bronzer of the same brand of golden eye shadow I got a few months before. I thought it was the same product. When I talked to customer service they were condescending. Every month I was getting nail polish. I'm not a girlie girl. Accents and maintenance is how I'd describe my beauty style. Simple. NOT a fashionista. They didn't care. I know. I know #FirstWorldProblems. So, I tried Birch Box. Eh. I just canceled my #ipsy with no replacement. Shortly after, the e.l.f. box came on my "suggested" stuff on FB. $24.95 (because of $4.95 shipping) every two months, and you get full sized makeup. Not samples. The real stuff. I jumped. I expected 4 or 5 things. This is what came today. No makeup bag to throw in a drawer. And product I'll actually use. Excited to #PlayBeautiful with my new stuff!

Just because I'm shooting an event doesn't mean I can't doll up a little? #Negative #FSWW (at Fantastic Sams Warson Woods - Inside Dierbergs)

#negative #fsww

Pedicure time with one of my best girls. #MyGramIsCoolerThanYours (at Anna Nails)

#mygramiscoolerthanyours

election ramblings

Ok. I’ve had it! This election is a circus. Last thoughts: 41) I hear HW Bush did some things that were absurd similar to our current POTUS. My opinion? Well, my recollection of him is he didn’t like broccoli, and I thought that was nuts. Given, I was 2-6 years old when he was in office. 42) Clinton was awesome because he played sax. And I sure got sent out of the room a lot when they talked about him on TV. Obviously 29 year old Alison knows why. Enough said. 43) 9/11 is my first REAL political-ish thing I can remember exactly what was going on. How I felt. Where I was. And I’m sure grateful GW Bush was in office instead of Al Gore. My exact words to someone (at 15 yrs. old), “I bet Gore would be complaining all that smoke and debris was affecting the environment.” Things I think about when I’m watching debates, reading articles, trolling Twitter: 1) I hope to be a mom in the next 4 years. If I can’t feel comfortable with them listening to THEIR POTUS on TV, that’s a problem. Even though they can’t vote, he/she is going to be their POTUS, too. 2) Quit whining. If you think people in your party are hard on you, wait til you’re debating with the other side. Wait til you have to go meet with Putin. I hear he’s a totally kind, swell guy. *sarcasm* 3) Be gracious. Not the politics kind. You know where I feel like your speech resembles you’re reading the side of a cereal box? Yeah. That’s not it. Full blown. Not sure the words to use graciousness. 4) Realize you’re the leader of hundreds of millions of people. And they are all ages, colors, hairstyles, lifestyles, genders, and lovers of ice cream flavors. Your normal is not the same as theirs. My American Dream is not the same as yours. Please quit trying to put us in a box. And your “promises” shouldn’t resemble that box. 5) Tell me how. Don’t just talk at us. Explain. Pretend I’m some of my favorite people (that happen to be under the age of 10). They ask more questions than anyone could imagine. Some are ridiculous. But, others make me think, “Yeah. That. Answer that.” 6) You’re #1 responsibility is the safety AND livelihood of those millions of people I talked about earlier. How are you going to handle that? Don’t have a crap plan. Find wise, able minded people to help you come up with that plan. By the way, wise and smart are not the same thing. 7) Realize you’re probably not ever going to be the smartest person in the room. But, you need to respect the ones that aren’t as smart as you, too. Treat the CEO that is writing you a campaign donation the same as the janitor who showed up just to hear what you have to say. Their vote means just as much. 8) Last but not least. I feel like I yell this at the TV each debate. QUIT INTERRUPTING. I’m really sorry you’re not getting your turn. I understand you don’t like or agree with the other person. But, seriously. You look like a jerk. And disrespectful. Please see #2, #3, and #7. Folks, this election is so very important. The next few months we may or may not watch our leader appoint a new Supreme Court justice. But, how that plays out will show us some true colors of a lot of people. Our country is truly at stake. I know I am not the only one concerned. But, as we vote, and decide…please remember #4. You’re voting for the POTUS. What is best for our country? Not just you. Yes, please vote for someone who resembles your thoughts and beliefs. But, are they going to work well with others? Are they going to make an agenda for America? Or just their own? Maybe I’m blind. Maybe I am looking through rose colored glasses. But, I am tired of the ugliness. I am tired of the fear mongers. I am tired of name calling. Whining. Lies. Really tired of lies.

#ElectSelect2016 #POTUS2016 #WakeUpAmerica #GetOutTheVote

Babies

Happy Valentines Day to the one who gets its better to have me raid the chocolate aisle on Feb 15th. Flowers are better when its a surprise and not typical. A night out with amazing food, fun times, and finishing up with good people is the best. Love you to the moon....sideways 8 times foreva, @jhillmanstl. You're still my grand slam. #HCNSTL (at FOX Sports Midwest Live)

#hcnstl

I could be wrong, but something tells me I won't need this hat....or see that snow when I use these tickets next. #BullSummer #CountryMegaticket #WhyILoveStl #Dirty30SummerForAlison

#countrymegaticket #bullsummer #whyilovestl #dirty30summerforalison

The NFL might have flipped my world the bird in the last few weeks. But #PeytonManning is on that field. #StLIsSportsHeaven #NotOneColtInProBowl #HorseForever #18 #KroenkeSucks

#kroenkesucks #horseforever #stlissportsheaven #peytonmanning #18 #notonecoltinprobowl

Thank God for crock pots. I may not get a snow day from work. But I do very my chili when I get home. #AdultingIsHard (at St. Louis)

#adultingishard

Snow days aren't as fun as an adult. Flannel✔ Vest✔ Duck boots✔ Hot chocolate✔ Warm lunch✔ Coffee maker ready for refills✔

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