by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 31, 2017 | A Southern Soul
“I inherited the herd of sheep and goats after my father died. I have cataracts and can’t see well so my son takes them out now. We live in this cave with our wives. They are making a blanket to use on the donkeys. That is my second wife, my first one died...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 30, 2017 | A Southern Soul
“We are doing the running ultra adventure. There are different stages each day in Morocco. We ran through mountains and villages today. Today was 18 miles.” “Standing here after this day is beautiful. It is more than words and a little overwhelming...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 27, 2017 | A Southern Soul
The Argan oil comes from Aegean trees in Morocco. All of the money goes to the women in this cooperative. 61 women work here, no men. Women in their houses make the oil. This cooperative has been open ten years. It changes lives because here there is no work for...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 26, 2017 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up with snakes. My family does this and charming snakes is all I know how to do. I have been bit several times. One got me in my hand and it was bad.” (Marrakech, Morocco)
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 22, 2017 | A Southern Soul
“My daughter died three years ago today. She was 47 when she died of cancer. She wasn’t able to have kids and adopted two girls. Her oldest was 14 when she died. The oldest is now 17 and the youngest is nine. Their dad does his best but it’s not the...