by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 15, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in a sweet little place in the suburbs of Atlanta. I didn’t have many dreams or aspirations growing up. Everything was provided for me, so there was no incentive or vision for what I needed to do. But I was an only child and had my parents’...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 8, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Davenport, Iowa, which is on the Mississippi River. My dad was a welder. He welded tanks in the Second World War. John Deere tractors came from Moline, across the river. I was born in 1934. I had three uncles in World War II. Two were in Germany; they...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 22, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“I turned 44 today. Back in 2020, I almost lost my life to multiple pulmonary embolisms. I had clots in both lungs and a large clot from my right ankle to my right knee. My son and mother rushed me to the hospital, and the first thing I was told was, ‘We are not sure...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 16, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“My name is Whitney. Like the singer, but I can’t sing a lick. Mardi Gras is the chef’s kiss for me. I wait for Mardi Gras every year and thaw out like a piece of chicken. Every year. I always loved Mardi Gras, but I’ve learned to appreciate it...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 15, 2026 | A Southern Soul
Doris: My favorite days of the year are Mardi Gras Day and Joe Cain Day. I made these things I’m wearing. I love talking with people and making them laugh. They might not have smiled in a week–maybe I made their day. Nobody knows who I am, and I have a good...
