More Southern Souls
I was the oldest of 12 children so I didn’t have a normal childhood
"We are playing with my grandson today. My father was in federal government and we moved all over. During high school....
We open at 8 a.m. But people start drinking a lot earlier than that
"'Beer and Butts' is named for the beer and cigarettes. I kept the name when I bought the store. It is well known...
We are driving all night to get to Disney World
"I went to Disney World once when I was 9. We have been planning this trip for about a year. We are pretty excited....
I treat every woman who walks through this door like they are Jesus. How many of us are a paycheck away from being homeless?
"9/11 is the reason I got involved in politics and public service. I was living in New York City and working for a...
It is rough out here but as long as God opens my eyes up, He makes a way for me
"I was born and raised in Thornton. I am 51 years old. I was farming but the man went out of business. There is...
I have had to figure out who I am without my other half
"We are competing in the boat race as SS John Mac in honor of my late husband John McCafferty. He passed away last...
She lets me work in the mornings but I am hers in the afternoons
"I am 86 and have been married for 66 years. She lets me work in the mornings, but I am hers in the afternoons. I...
Our dad has our names tattooed on his arm
"Our dad is nice and buys us stuff. He takes us climbing, hiking, and canoeing." "We learned about airplanes and how...
I have been the director of this daycare center for 40 years. I can’t retire and break away from the children
"I have been the director of this daycare center for 40 years. We have had the children, the grandchildren and the...
I disappeared from music for a while. It was a little terrifying to take down the “Keep Out” sign
"I grew up in the Shoals and never left. Most people have to go and sow their oats and see the world to realize what...
I was sentenced to life in prison at 18. It was almost a blessing in disguise
"I was born in Prichard and am known as Champ to my friends and family. That is my alter ego. It actually goes back to...
Cooking great food has always been my dream. I want to open my own restaurant in Mobile
"I was 13 when I started cooking. I am an only child and my parents didn't like to cook, so I started with macaroni...