Two worlds come together during 1941 holidays
Columnist Susan Boehm writes about her favorite holiday memory when she celebrated Christmas and Hanukkah with her Jewish Detroit neighbors in 1941. (December 16, 2011, Page 3B)
The occupation of Oxford
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes about the occupation of Oxford in December 1862 during the Civil War. (December 16, 2011, Page 2B)
Artist has a penchant for the past
For Megan Kingery Patton, it’s not the shiny new baubles of the holiday season that captivate her imagination. Rather, it’s the stories, textures and treasures of the past. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the local artist and gallery co-owner in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (December 16, 2011, Page 3)
Men of the 11th write home for Christmas
Historian and Jack Lamar shares more letters written by Confederate soldiers during Christmas 1861. (December 9, 2011, Page 3B)
Homes for the holidays
Junior Auxiliary raises funds for community projects with its annual Tour of Homes. (December 9, 2011, Page 1B)
An open letter to my future daughter
Ole Miss graduate Kierra Ransey writes a letter to the daughter she might have one day. (December 9, 2011, Page 2B)
Explaining differences, finding common ground
Helene Shepsky was raised in an Orthodox Jewish family in Chicago and is now preparing to celebrate Hanukkah as part of Oxford’s tiny Jewish community. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Shepsky about the challenges and misconceptions she’s encountered in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (December 8, 2011, Page 3)
Letters home from the men of Mississippi 11th
Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield uses the letter from Pvt. Richard C. Bridges of the University Greys that he wrote home during the Civil War to show us a glimpse into the life of Confederate soldiers. (December 2, 2011, Page 2B)
Teacher returns home to open Plein Air Montessori School
Karyn Jankowski and her assistant Adrienne Brown hope to create an atmosphere where children enjoy learning and their pace at the Plein Air Monterssori School in Taylor that serves children from Oxford and Lafayette County, ages 2 and a half to 6 years old. (December 2, 2011, Page 1B)
Being thankful even when times are tough
Columnist Steve Stricker remembers a Christmas when money was tight that turned out to be the best Christmas he and his family had together. Read why he is thankful in today’s Oxford Living. (December 2, 2011, Page 1B)
