Living out leadership values
The value of leadership was important to Lafayette High School grad Joey Griggs even before he entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Griggs about how his relationships of looking up to others — and of being looked up to — are setting his course, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (December 1, 2011, Page 3)
Adoption makes family life richer
The Williams family of Water Valley get around town in a 27-seat bus. A year ago, Robin and Craig Williams added four to their family when they adopted a set of siblings from the Jackson area. They now have four biological children, five adopted children and every year, they sponsor two exchange students. (November 24, 2011, Page 1B)
Embracing life with open arms
In a time of year that’s all about being with loved ones, how wide do you draw the circle of family? Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Oxford’s Bev Thompson, as Thompson shared her story of adoption, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (November 24, 2011, Page 3A)
It’s all about the patients
That’s Rosie Goolsby’s refrain as she works to maintain quality practices among surgical staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the longtime local nurse in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (November 17, 2011, Page 3)
Simple upbringing yields hard-work values
Growing up on a simple family farm taught Brittney Smith how to make her own way toward the goals she set for herself. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Ole Miss Hall-of-Famer, current graduate student and longtime Bottletree Bakery icon in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (November 10, 2011, Page 3)
Overcoming intimidation in the digital age
Using computers for the first time can be a daunting prospect, but connecting with friends and family can be a powerful motivator. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with retired physics professor Lee Bolen as he shared his approach to welcoming seniors into the digital age, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (November 3, 2011, Page 3)
When it’s time to face your fears
Terrified of spiders? Try keeping one as a pet. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Len Clark on how he confronted arachnophobia in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (October 27, 2011, Page 3)
A deep exploration of children’s culture
From the latest hot new toy to the trading of lunch box goodies, the details of childhood culture are often beneath grown-ups’ notice. But could they reveal how kids connect with each other in the modern age? Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze talks with anthropologist Abby Loebenberg about researching that question in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (October 20, 2011, Page 3)
Wisdom for Life
How do you pass on the lessons you’ve learned to your grandchildren and others? For Peggy Lamb, a self-published book was the answer. Senior Staff Writer Lucy Schultze visits with Lamb in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (October 13, 2011, Page 3)
