More Southern Souls
I help young parents who struggle like I did
“I was a young temp working as an executive administrative assistant. One day, my boss had me sit in as his proxy at a...
We needed a calm place to get away from the chaos of school
“We're soul-searching, journaling, and finding peace at the Fairhope beach. We needed a calm place to get away from...
At my worst, God loved me anyway.
“Ivy is my service dog, trained to help me with my PTSD. I also share her with others who are suffering. If a vehicle...
Watching people connect is still what brings me joy
“I almost blacked out playing piano for a song with Brandi Carlile. It was during her show on Cayamo, the music...
Everyone needs a little attention
“I found my niche early in life. Got my first doorman job in the summer of ‘83 and stayed with it. I’m two years from...
I haven’t had this much attention since I fell out of my crib
“Once my family was going swimming in the bay. A man asked to take a picture of us for a dollar. Mama looked in her...
I’ve messed up a lot of meat to get where I am
“I’ve messed up a lot of meat to get where I am. I cooked 30 slabs of ribs Saturday. They were gone in a couple of...
How can I move forward if I keep looking at the past?
“I love horror movies but can't find one that scares me. I grew up with no fear. The worst fear I could experience was...
I am strong. I am brave. I can do hard things.
Mary Myers: “I was diagnosed when I was three months old with ALCAPA, one of the rarest forms of heart defects....
I make art from cigarettes that I pick up from beaches, parking lots, or anywhere people are.
“I make art from cigarettes that I pick up from beaches, parking lots, or anywhere people are. Cigarettes are a free...
This is Happy Hour, where you can check out a dog from the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
“This is Happy Hour, where you can check out a dog from the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. We’re walking Caymen. She...
I’m becoming a photographer again
“Before, if you saw me, you saw my camera. It was like a hood ornament. When my wife and I were first together, she...












