by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 15, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Prichard. I moved to Atlanta for a little bit and then to West Mobile. I wanted to get as far away from Prichard as I could. The crime, the low property values. I didn’t want to invest here long term, but it kept calling me home. I realized I was...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 15, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“I am left handed and paint the fingernail on the finger I use the least. It is an icebreaker and a distraction. It is something weird enough to keep the scrutiny away. A little flashbang in the corner. In this line of work of serving people, it works. I never had a...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 13, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“This is my great grandparent’s house. When my dad and mom were dating, he said he was moving to Miami for a job, my mom said what about her, and they were married three days later. They moved back and mom’s dad said they could live in this house...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 12, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“I got out of basic training and a friend got me a government job in Washington DC at the age of 18. He also had a girlfriend who had a sister. We had a double wedding.” “We have been married for 59 years. We are down here visiting our granddaughter...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 12, 2018 | A Southern Soul
“We found out I had Leukemia when I turned three. I’ve had lots of surgeries. I’ve slept with Mimi, my pink blanket, and Lolly, my bunny, since I was born. I can’t go anywhere without them. They go with me to the hospital and sleepovers. Going through treatment was...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 10, 2018 | A Southern Soul
The shift for squad 2 in Precinct 1 begins at 5:30 p.m. with a squad meeting, as Lieutenant Reidy goes through his list for the night. Reidy (everyone calls him LT), has been on the force for 40 years, and retirement is coming soon. He tells his squad to be on the...
