by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 3, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“Since I was a kid, I liked to draw and paint. I studied art in my hometown, Colon, and came to Havana to draw and paint. Someone told me art is an exposition. I paint people but put walls behind them. The wall is the limit. Everyone has limits. Social limits....
by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 2, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“We came from Germany to see the Rolling Stones. We saw their shows in Argentina two weeks ago, then took a break at home to relax and make some money. I saw them for the first time in 1965, in Hamburg, Germany. I was 13 and ran away from home to see them. My...
by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 1, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“This is our first trip to Cuba. We are intrigued by the cars, history and seeing the country while it is still untouched.” “We are with a tour group and have realistic expectations. We know there will be no internet, Wi-Fi or cellphones for us. Cuba...
by Lynn Oldshue | Apr 1, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“I left Cuba 46 years ago when I was a teenager. The government stripped my mom of everything and we moved to the United States. The U.S. is my country and I will always be grateful to it for opening its arms to my family, but my home is Cuba. I can’t...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 26, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“They call these Paradise Sweet Potatoes. Someone brings them down here from Calhoun County. I have been selling sweet potatoes by the side of the road for about four years. I am here year-round and it’s up and down. Every now and then I have a good day....
