by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 22, 2024 | A Southern Soul
“The name Aero started as my gamer tag. The leader in our online game said I typed as fast as the wind. Somehow, that led to airplane and Aero. The name took on more meaning when I dropped out of high school and left home early–following the wind and living like a...
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,...
