by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 12, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“We found out I had Leukemia when I turned three. I’ve had lots of surgeries. I’ve slept with Mimi, my pink blanket, and Lolly, my bunny, since I was born. I can’t go anywhere without them. They go with me to the hospital and sleepovers. Going through treatment was...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 10, 2018 | A Southern Soul
The shift for squad 2 in Precinct 1 begins at 5:30 p.m. with a squad meeting, as Lieutenant Reidy goes through his list for the night. Reidy (everyone calls him LT), has been on the force for 40 years, and retirement is coming soon. He tells his squad to be on the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 9, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“I was 15 years old the first time I went to New Orleans and saw the Jackson Square artists. I was sold. Of course I was down there with a fake ID to see a band. I went home and painted all night. I went to LSU and majored in art. Then Katrina wiped out our home in...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 8, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“I am an African American farmer and I am moving back to Louisiana. I have a YouTube channel called Put Your Mine To It. Put your mind to whatever you want to do in life because you only have one chance at it. You aren’t coming back. If you mess something...
