by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 28, 2022 | A Southern Soul
Judy, Nancy and Arlene: “We have come to Mardi Gras since we were kids. Three of us are sisters. There were nine kids in our family. We grew up on a farm in Silverhill. Dad was a farmer and worked for Jax Beer Company. Each of picked 100 pounds of cotton a day....
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 27, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“My mom started this t-shirt business in 1989 to quit her job and work for herself. I was ten and said let’s go. I didn’t have any fear and started working for her. Everyone in my family has gotten roped into working for this. My kids do it because...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 26, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I love working for T.P. Crockmiers. Ms. Mary and Mr. Bill take care of us. I have been serving for 16 years, but this is my first time serving during Mardi Gras. It can be hectic, but it’s also a joy because people are happy, smiling, and laughing. It is...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 25, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I’m a little nervous about riding again. I hope it will be a good turnout and a good time. I have a lot of stuffed animals to throw. I joined five years ago and was an associate for two years. Two years ago was my first year to ride, so tonight is...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 20, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“My neighbor followed bike news in Mobile. In 2016, he saw they were looking for peddlers for pedicabs. He lasted a couple of weeks, but I am still here six years later. It became something I love to do. Preston Griffith and an attorney started the cabs. When...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 19, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I am Kenny the Clown. I’m a busker and street performer from northern California. I was a substitute school teacher for 28 years then I went to a costume party with a former girlfriend and her boyfriend. She asked me to tag along. I put on clown makeup...
