More Southern Souls
I have a strong sense of civic duty because my dad served in the military and for the first time I felt that I had found my purpose
"I had a 15-year plan when I went into the Merchant Marine Academy. I was going to be on the swim team, see the world,...
We just moved from California to St. Simons Island and all of our stuff is still in boxes in storage
"We just parked and are looking for shoes. He has to wear a tux to a wedding tonight and he doesn't have dress shoes,...
My job requires travel and that is hard on my family, but it is the highest earning potential
"My wife and son are at Animal Kingdom today because someone at our church gave us free passes to Disney World, but I...
I don’t want this baby to be a girl because I don’t want her to be like me
"I don't want this baby to be a girl because I don't want her to be like me. Boys are easier than girls. I am due in...
Garbage is twice as heavy the week after Christmas
"Garbage is twice as heavy the week after Christmas. It's a dirty job. You get splashed by the trash as it is crushed,...
They called me Ellie May when I was little because they would find me in the chicken coop playing with a litter of kittens
"They called me Ellie May when I was little because they would find me in the chicken coop playing with a litter of...
It is rewarding to make people better and hear them say they didn’t know they could feel good again
"I had a shoulder injury playing football in high school and a chiropractor adjusted my shoulder. He cut my rehab in...
It is exciting to get lucky and catch a big fish
"Fishing is something I have done since I was little. It is a reason to stand on the beach and watch the sun rise and...
I sold my car and bought a ticket to Thailand
"We are living here for a few months because I am from Thailand and I can't handle the cold weather in Indiana...
We are a laughing family
"There were 10 kids in my family. We picked pecans and that is how we bought Christmas gifts. We would spend a dime,...
Diving is your own world
"I am into diving and try to go twice a month. It is your own world and the only place left on earth that is...
Percy Sledge was my cousin and I was his caregiver
"My name, Jahjetta, means God goes before me. My life changes daily and I am evolving into the person I need to be....












