by Lynn Oldshue | Dec 22, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I used to come out here with my friends in high school and talk. However, I am pretty introverted and also like having time to myself. I have lived in Fairhope my whole life, so I am attending DePaul University in Chicago for something new. Leaving Fairhope gives me...
by Lynn Oldshue | Dec 21, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I got to be Elsa for dress-up day at school. I want to be an artist, a singer, and a Disney Princess. I take dance lessons and sing in the Baldwin County Youth Choir. I am excited about Christmas. The whole point is giving gifts. We go to my grandparent’s...
by Lynn Oldshue | Dec 16, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I was on my way to Detroit for my mother’s funeral when I saw a man’s Facebook posts about his 90-day journey living with the homeless in Mobile. His name was Eric Overstreet. I dropped off food for him and told him about my empty warehouse. I wanted to do something...
by Lynn Oldshue | Dec 15, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I live in Sweetwater in West Texas. It’s known for the Rattlesnake Roundup. My husband is a snake hunter, and I help him. We hunt every year and know where the dens are. Using a mirror, we shine the sunlight into the hole until we find the snakes. We reach in...
by Lynn Oldshue | Dec 10, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I come to the bay when I need to release everything and find peace. I grew up in Fairhope. There wasn’t much for young people to do. I got into recreational drugs when I was 16. I took a friends’ OxyContin and was immediately hooked on pills. I was in addiction...
