by Lynn Oldshue | Nov 3, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“Both of my parents were children of ministers and knew how to make money stretch. Every Saturday we had baked beans and butter for supper. Shoes were expensive and everyone’s shoes were worn through. You slapped the sole of your shoe before you stood on it. I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Nov 2, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I always had an affinity for art but didn’t take classes until college at Bishop State with Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough and Lydia Host. They helped me to see I have talent. I was going to school for nursing but my grandpa got sick. I quit school to take care of my...
by Lynn Oldshue | Nov 1, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“My boyfriend’s tattoo says, “We will always have each other.” Mine says, “When everyone else is gone.” We were at dinner and he asked if our relationship could make it. I said, I think so. We are good together and neither one of us...
by Lynn Oldshue | Oct 31, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I turned 19 today. I am going to a Halloween party and my sister wanted to dress up with me because she is too old to trick or treat. We have had a few weird looks and compliments. It makes our mom happy seeing us do things together like this.” “I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Oct 30, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“This is a 1931 Model A Ford. We have had it for four years. I didn’t buy it new. We drove to Dearborn Michigan this summer and have taken it to Muscle Shoals and Gettysburg. We can go 55-60 miles an hour. It has the original motor but it has been amped up...
by Lynn Oldshue | Oct 29, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I was born and raised around the corner from Cathedral Square. This used to be my playground. There was a funeral home around the corner. I used to work for Red Cross picking up blood and icing it down. I am in the wheelchair because I played football and...
