More Southern Souls
In the 60’s I was involved in the Austin music explosion at the Vulcan Gas Company
"I grew up in Clarksdale, but my dad was in the military and we moved around the world. In the 60's I was involved in...
I named his dog Starry Delta Night because at night we can see all of the stars
"We live in Birmingham, but bought a farm in Crowder because we wanted a place to duck hunt. There is no good duck...
This morning I saw where Muddy Waters lived and almost cried
"We are from Spain and are here for a week. We love the blues. This morning I saw where Muddy Waters lived and almost...
I like to be afraid because it is the only way I know I am alive
"Today we got up at the crack of dawn and drove 60 miles to the Mississippi River, which is well above flood stage,...
They call me Chuck
"I am 61 and retired. They call me Chuck. I have lived here all of my life except for a few years when we went to...
I grew up in the Mississippi Delta but didn’t appreciate it until I moved away
In the Mississippi Delta this weekend getting stories for Our Southern Souls and The Southern Rambler. I grew up here...
We have been friends for 15 years and were once kicked out of Chili’s twice in one night
"We are staying at The Alluvian Hotel with a massage, facial, and a cooking class at Viking cooking school for my 41st...
You never know how you can change a person’s life by showing compassion and concern
"I have always been a people person, the first to speak and the first to introduce myself. You never know how you can...
I love to sew and I recycle old things and make them new
"I love to sew and I recycle old things and make them new. I make tote bags from corn seed or dog and chicken feed...
We have seen the U.S. and Canada on a 15th century ship
"We have seen the U.S. and Canada on a 15th century ship. It is an adventure, living history, and teaching kids about...
I just turned 70, and I have travelled the world and have been married for 30 years
"I started a manufacturing company with myself and one other employee and it grew to 400 employees. I sold it 20 years...
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,...