More Southern Souls
This restaurant has changed me
“Ten years of Bob’s Downtown Diner. There was a time I didn’t think we would make it past the second year. This...
I figure out ways around my limitations
“Everyone calls me Boogar. I had pneumonia when I was born and was in the hospital for two months. When my parents...
I had three minutes to learn how to fly the plane with both engines shut down
“I turn 97 in April. I grew up in Everett, Washington, and got my social security card and first job when I was ten to...
It’s never too late to start a career, change a career–or start running
“I never ran a day in my life until I was 48. Never played sports. My doctor told me I had high cholesterol, and there...
I sailed regularly until I was 100
“I can't see or hear very well. But like Minnie Pearl used to say, ‘I'm just so proud to be here.’ My birthday was...
I always wanted to have the faith of Job, who sat in ashes and still praised God. Now’s my chance.
“My home burned on Saturday a week ago. The production guy at our new church said, ‘It’s ironic that the pastor of...
Our Southern Souls, Vol. II book events
Excited to be signing the new Souls book next Sunday at Downtown Marketplace in Yazoo City-my favorite store. It’s...
There are a lot of guys out there who call me Coach
“I grew up in Maysville. My mom worked at the Little Sister of the Poor nursing...
Sometimes, you gotta make changes
“I’m starting over and moving to a different state. I designed this shirt for my new life. I’ve lived with...
What are you curious about? What do you wonder?
“I painted with words before I ever picked up a paintbrush. When I was a school teacher, creative writing was my love...
I created what we were missing
“We opened Great Day Latte a week ago. It still blows me away to walk into the real thing that started with a design I...
Doing good is addictive, just like coffee
“I was four or five when I had my first cup of coffee. My grandmother kept me after school and would have a hot pot of...