by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 6, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“Most of us enjoy Mardi Gras because it is a chance to meet the public in a different way. We like to watch everyone have fun and keep them safe. Some of us have fun, too. But we are tired and glad it is over. We work our regular 12-hour shifts and work additional...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 5, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“My son hasn’t been to a Mardi Gras since he was in diapers. We live in Nebraska and this is my first chance to bring him back. We left behind a blizzard and three feet of snow. I grew up in Mobile and came back over the years to visit my treasures who still...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 4, 2019 | A Southern Soul
”I started working for the city of Mobile two months ago and have a place for my drive and energy and can be successful every day. Right now, moving barricades for Mardi Gras is the one thing on my mind. I can pull eight of them at a time. Some say tell this kid to...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 3, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I was one of the originals with the Krewe of Mullet Mates and we have had fun every year. We are community oriented and it is a family parade. I am the grand marshall this year. I lost my legs two years ago because of wounds that wouldn’t heal and I had...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 2, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“My husband’s name is Chad. That turned into Chadder Cheese. Which turned Cheesus. Which turned into Cheesus Christ. His cousin thought it was funny and made a ‘What Would Cheesus Do?’ shirt. This is my prized possession and I eat very...
