by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 5, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Ukraine. I graduated from the university and moved to Canada to pursue my education. I witnessed a revolution in 2014, but it was nothing compared to what is happening today. My family moved to Texas six months ago. My mom is here helping us with...
by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 2, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I am in a safe place for now in Ukraine, but it is hard to sleep at night since we are at the sea line and could be attacked from there. I am afraid to miss hearing the emergency sound that tells us to move to a secure place. There haven’t been many...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 28, 2022 | A Southern Soul
Judy, Nancy and Arlene: “We have come to Mardi Gras since we were kids. Three of us are sisters. There were nine kids in our family. We grew up on a farm in Silverhill. Dad was a farmer and worked for Jax Beer Company. Each of picked 100 pounds of cotton a day....
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 27, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“My mom started this t-shirt business in 1989 to quit her job and work for herself. I was ten and said let’s go. I didn’t have any fear and started working for her. Everyone in my family has gotten roped into working for this. My kids do it because...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 26, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I love working for T.P. Crockmiers. Ms. Mary and Mr. Bill take care of us. I have been serving for 16 years, but this is my first time serving during Mardi Gras. It can be hectic, but it’s also a joy because people are happy, smiling, and laughing. It is...
