by Lynn Oldshue | Mar 8, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Davenport, Iowa, which is on the Mississippi River. My dad was a welder. He welded tanks in the Second World War. John Deere tractors came from Moline, across the river. I was born in 1934. I had three uncles in World War II. Two were in Germany; they...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 22, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“I turned 44 today. Back in 2020, I almost lost my life to multiple pulmonary embolisms. I had clots in both lungs and a large clot from my right ankle to my right knee. My son and mother rushed me to the hospital, and the first thing I was told was, ‘We are not sure...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 16, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“My name is Whitney. Like the singer, but I can’t sing a lick. Mardi Gras is the chef’s kiss for me. I wait for Mardi Gras every year and thaw out like a piece of chicken. Every year. I always loved Mardi Gras, but I’ve learned to appreciate it...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 15, 2026 | A Southern Soul
Doris: My favorite days of the year are Mardi Gras Day and Joe Cain Day. I made these things I’m wearing. I love talking with people and making them laugh. They might not have smiled in a week–maybe I made their day. Nobody knows who I am, and I have a good...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 8, 2026 | A Southern Soul
Tom: “I’ve been riding with the Condes since 2010. She bugged me for 13 years to join. The crown on my hat means my daughter was queen in 2015.” Cathy: “I get feathers every time Tom gets a new color on his Conde costume. This year, it was silver and black with...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 7, 2026 | A Southern Soul
“My best friend Patricia lives in Destin. We’ve been friends for over 30 years. Her birthday was on the 2nd, so I was like, What fun thing can we do to celebrate her birthday? Let’s dress up and take a train ride from Bay St. Louis to Mobile for the...
