by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 25, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I started playing hurling when I was five. Hurling is a Gaelic game with a ball and stick. The basics are: first touch, catching the ball, and striking. It’s fun, but it can put bruises everywhere. Most people outside of Ireland don’t know about hurling, but...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 24, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Limerick, Ireland but I’ve lived in Bunratty for over 40 years. I am 81 and was born in April 1942. I was too young to remember World War ll, but my mom said people were terrified. Ireland was a neutral country with a tiny military — we would have...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 23, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“My wife and daughter are taking care of back-to-school business, so we are practicing football and getting Dorian ready for next year. He couldn’t play this year because I work nights right now and can’t attend his practices and games. I will be in full...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 21, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Mobile. My dream was to be a band director, but that dream changed to rock star. I completed three years of music school in Mississippi then moved to Nashville. I was one of the few jazz trombonists in Nashville. I enjoyed improvising and exploring the...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 16, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I’m a nurse in Nashville. I recently turned 30 and my sister and I went to the Taylor Swift concert. It was the best night ever. I read about Fairhope in Southern Living, and it sounded cute, so I came down here for a quick break. I started college at the...
