More Southern Souls
The Wacker family has always been soldiers.
“I grew up in Davenport, Iowa, which is on the Mississippi River. My dad was a welder. He welded tanks in the Second...
I almost died. Now I’m grateful for every birthday God blesses me with.
“I turned 44 today. Back in 2020, I almost lost my life to multiple pulmonary embolisms. I had clots in both lungs and...
I wait for Mardi Gras every year and thaw out like a piece of chicken. Every year.
"My name is Whitney. Like the singer, but I can't sing a lick. Mardi Gras is the chef's kiss for me. I wait for Mardi...
If there ain’t fun, we’ll make some
Doris: My favorite days of the year are Mardi Gras Day and Joe Cain Day. I made these things I'm wearing. I love...
Right now, the world is doing its thing, and we’re here in our Mardi Gras bubble
Tom: “I've been riding with the Condes since 2010. She bugged me for 13 years to join. The crown on my hat means my...
What fun thing can we do to celebrate her birthday?
"My best friend Patricia lives in Destin. We've been friends for over 30 years. Her birthday was on the 2nd, so I was...
Everything in my life is connected back to the ball
“I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but my dad is from Mobile, and my mom moved us down to Mobile when I was young. I was...
I’m turning 100 in January
“I’m turning 100 in January. My grandparents owned the property where the Dew Drop Inn is in Mobile. They had a big...
You can call it training. You can also call it trauma.
“I grew up in California and was about 13 when I started working for music tours. There was a drummer at my local...
I wanted to be where the action was
“I’m a child of the beat generation. I was influenced by beats, jazz, and improvisation. Jack Kerouac was a...
Why Be Sad When You Can Be Happy?
“I like to dress up and do this all of the time. I’m a member of the Prissy Peacocks. We are part of the Sweet Potato...
Music Became What I Give My Attention To
“I played music as a kid, but spent more time in the woods. We’d run off in the creeks, disappearing into the trees...