Hey, it's Ally. Born and raised in Shreveport, LA. Born of an Artist and an Antiquer who found love in a mental hospital (they worked there). Graduate of Caddo Magnet High and LSUS dropout. I live in my daddy's hometown of Castor, LA. Finally found my soulmate and am trying to figure out how to be a good influence for his 2 amazing daughters. They are my life.
Ally Brooks
City Girl in the Country Part II
It has recently come to my attention that I hate bugs. Not all bugs. I like lady bugs and butterflies...dragonflies are ok when they aren't in my car or face. When I was a kid I used to capture caterpillars and my Granny would get wasp nests for me and I'd watch them grow in a jar. I guess ...
Baby Names
Ok, so somehow I've made it this far without procreating. I know that sounds kind of bad. I mean, it's not like I've dodged a bullet or like had multiple opportunities... it just hasn't happened. lol But that's kinda a big deal when you're my age...
The Kids Think We Are SO Cool Now [VIDEO]
Summer is coming! That means, a bunch of bored kids everywhere. So, how about find some great ideas that the kids will love AND learn from. I love Household Hacker because the kids in our house LOVE it. They can't get enough of all the fun things to do, and I found this to be especially cool- making a speaker out of copper pipe and wood...
Bald Isn’t a Blanket Solution
I was very happy when the men of the world realized a bald head is a better alternative to a comb over. Mr. Clean is better than THAT ANY day, but it's not been a rule everyone should follow. It's almost like a confidence booster...it's kinda like wearing makeup that enhances your eyes...
A Failure to Communicate
One of my favorite games to play as a kid (besides 7 Up, which I can't remember how to play anymore) was that game you played where you whispered something around the room. It was always interesting to find out if the person at the end of the line heard what you heard...
Pray For Emma
I haven't posted as much as I should lately. I apologize for that. I've not had my head with me...I haven't been even leaving the house on time, and usually have to make trips back for phone, keys, purse, etc. It's been pretty crazy for us.
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The Word No Man Can Escape
I heard something really interesting the other day. We all know what a woman can be called that is like the worst thing ever. But, for a guy, the worst thing you can possibly call him is a creep. Now, the word "creeper" is becoming a more popular word now meaning the same thing...
Walk for Babies This Saturday
I know there are lots of us in the Shreveport-Bossier area who love participating in the local area walks. This weekend is the March of Dimes "Walk for Babies" a 5k walk at the Loyola Athletic Complex in Shreveport. It's going to start at 10am on Clyde Fant...
Lord Jesus, it’s genius!(Sweet Brown Pt 2)[VIDEO]
Gotta give my props to Chris Evans, who alerted me of this amazing song made from the video post I made in a previous blog featuring Sweet Brown. This is so catchy, that I just might have to download the mp3! I can't stop listening to this... a...
St. Jude Bound
Most of you know, my future stepdaughter is a patient at St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. She has a cancerous brain tumor and has survived over 7 years of cancer treatments, the most recent, ending early because of side effects.
She, her sister and grandparents are on the road to Memphis this weekend to find out if her tumor is still stable. Hug...
Busy Weekend & Beautiful Weather!
Spring is FINALLY here and if you couldn't tell by all the beautiful azaleas decorating the Broadmoor and Highland area, you will be able to tell on pretty much ANY road this weekend. Turner and McCoy have already outlined all the events here, and rest assured, the weather is going to be perfect for ANYTHING you want to do. So,...
Is it ok to call a foreigner out?
The other day, I was talking to this guy who kept referring to electricity as furniture. At first I thought I lost more hearing than I realized thanks to 20+ years of awesome stereo headphones, but no, he said it...like 3 times. I didn't want to say anything, because well, it was a professional situation and it was obvious English was not his native language, but other than that, his English was p