I am an atomic bomb survivor, there aren’t many of us

by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 9, 2017 | A Southern Soul

“I am doing absolutely nothing today. I like to sit here and watch. There is a ship coming in that appears to be empty. I have done everything from being a dishwasher and plant manager to a chief financial officer. Mainly management and finance. I made my living...

When he got off the plane and said, “Hello Elvira,” I fainted

by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 8, 2017 | A Southern Soul

“I grew up in Brazil. I came here in 1977. I had two brothers who lived in New Jersey. I lost my arm when I was 9 years old in a school bus accident. I had my arm outside the window and a truck collided with the bus and took off my arm. I have learned to live...

I graduated in art but work at Target. It is hard to find a job in art or graphic design

by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 7, 2017 | A Southern Soul

“I started out drawing cartoon characters. My parents encouraged me but it got me in trouble in class because I would draw instead of paying attention. I am a nerd and like pop culture and that is what I paint. I like portraits of people, too. I painted the...

The hair art started as a joke, but it will be in Ripley’s Believe it or Not

by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 6, 2017 | A Southern Soul

“The Shower Hair Masterpieces started as a joke. I was bored and in the shower. I have long hair and it sheds so I started making it into pictures and posting it on Twitter. It became an obsession with seeing how realistic and complicated I could take it just...

We lost our child for nothing and no reason. We are trying to make something positive out of it

by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 4, 2017 | A Southern Soul

“Raven had just turned 16 and we were starting to let her do her own thing and go off with her group of friends. We called her Rae Rae and she was hilarious. She would tell me things and I couldn’t do anything but laugh. She was no trouble and she...