by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 17, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“I was a young temp working as an executive administrative assistant. One day, my boss had me sit in as his proxy at a board meeting–I didn’t understand what that meant. He said, ‘Just go. You’ll figure it out.’ The presentation was about the school-to-prison...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 16, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“We’re soul-searching, journaling, and finding peace at the Fairhope beach. We needed a calm place to get away from the chaos of school. Today has been a good day.” Aaleyah: “My aunt is a nurse. I also have a nanny who’s a neonatal nurse, and I like what...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 10, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“Ivy is my service dog, trained to help me with my PTSD. I also share her with others who are suffering. If a vehicle backfires down the street and triggers me, Ivy nudges my hand or gently grabs my wrist with her mouth, redirecting my thoughts and keeping me calm. I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 9, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“I almost blacked out playing piano for a song with Brandi Carlile. It was during her show on Cayamo, the music cruise. While Brandi and I are friends, I know she doesn’t want some guy coming out and wrecking the momentum of her set. Before we started, Brandi said,...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 8, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“I found my niche early in life. Got my first doorman job in the summer of ‘83 and stayed with it. I’m two years from retirement, but still don’t know what I’ll do when I grow up. Treating guests like they’re in my own house gives me the energy to work. My...
