by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 23, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“I am a member of the Buffalo Soldiers. In 1866, after the War Between the States and the slaves were freed, Congress made it official that there could be troops of slaves and former slaves in the the U.S. Army. They formed the 9th and 10th horse calvary and...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 22, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“We are on a date. We have known each other since elementary school. We have liked each other for over four years. Neither one of us can drive so we hang out and do whatever is handed to us. “I liked him immediately, but I don’t think he picked up...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 21, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“I live in Whistler, the buses don’t run up there any more. They used to run to the Prichard hub and turn around and come back. The people who live in Whistler and Eight-Mile have to get around the best they can. I ride this bike three miles from Whistler,...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 21, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“We are from Birmingham. One of the best things about being from here is there is not a competitive spirit, everyone is supportive of one another. It is a loving community.” “It hasn’t always been like that, there has been a seismic shift of...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 20, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“We grew up with our mother cooking and selling food on the corner most Saturdays. We are doing it today because we have a church fund raiser coming up. We are raising money for the church for the 42nd anniversary. We all do the cooking. We use mama’s...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 19, 2016 | A Southern Soul
“I am here to see the bands with friends. They are my favorite people in the world and Sloss Fest has become a tradition for us. I am a surgical rehab nurse and a doula. A doula holds labor space and supports mothers during their pregnancy. I volunteer with a...
