by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 23, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I had ADHD and was put in the slow-learning class in 4th grade. That was a blessing in disguise. I was embarrassed and learned how to deflect attention. I became the class clown and could do voices from Barney Fife, Green Acres and Gilligan’s Island. The...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 22, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I was living with my mother and taking care of her. She went into a nursing home in Linden and they got everything. I am homeless now. I was homeless once several years ago after I lost everything through a nasty divorce. That is two times I have lost...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 21, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“Excuse me, ma’am. Do you have a job or know anyone who is hiring? I am looking for a job and can give you my resume. I am going to school at USA and trying to survive. I came from a crazy home. My mom died when I was five. My father was an alcoholic and a...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 21, 2019 | A Southern Soul
Souls Update. I interviewed Vivian and her kids two years ago when they were still figuring out our to make their homeschool organic baking project into a family business. They were selling their cookies and muffins at the Saturday market at Cathedral Square. Today I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 20, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“This is the first time exhibiting my art. I was an accountant and bookkeeper all of my life and started painting less than two years ago. The desire was always there, but I didn’t know I could do it. I am thankful for the funding for an art teacher...
by Lynn Oldshue | Aug 19, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“It has been 21 years since our mother’s heavenly birthday. Her name was Virsie Mae Mitchell and she had 13 kids. We get together every year and tell stories about her and speak her name, just like the Bible tells us to do. We live all over the place now,...
