AI Grok Overview of Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads: Billy Howell Reflects
AI Grok Overview of Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads: The Aphorisms and Poems of Malachi Montroy, published in December 2025 by Rose & Pearl Publishing, LLC, is a self-reflective collection authored by Chilly Billy Howell under his pen name, Malachi Montroy. Illustrated by Madge Marley Howell, the book compiles original aphorisms (short, insightful sayings) and poems that emerged from Howell’s personal musings, often shared initially on the Delta Bohemian platform. Described as a “devotional companion” in promotional materials, it blends introspection, faith, and humor to guide readers through life’s pivotal moments—or “crossroads.” With its roots in the Mississippi Delta’s cultural and spiritual landscape, the … [Read More...]
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Chilly Billy Introduces our new book Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads (VIDEO)
In this impromptu video, Chilly Billy introduces our new book Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads. The article below is by Magical Madge. Watch and Listen as Chilly Billy talks about the what, when, how, and why of the book, and especially, the who it is for. Who would have known that more than sixteen years ago, when Chilly Billy and I launched our very first Delta Bohemian website on … [Read More...]
Pancho and Lefty and Malachi (VIDEO)
Hey, man. This is Chilly Billy Howell. Yesterday, I shared the song “Pancho and Lefty” by Townes Van Zandt, while I was paddling. Some people think I'm really into music, and I'm really not. When driving in the car, I usually drive without music. When I paddle, I never listen to music, just because I like the sounds of nature, but I always put a song to my GoPro videos afterwards. Adding music … [Read More...]
Malachis are becoming a book – Title Reveal (LISTEN)
The collection of Malachis aphorisms and poems are becoming a book. In this impromptu morning exchange between Madge and Chilly Billy, they discuss the genesis of the first Malachi and what followed, finally morphing into what will soon become a published book. The title is also revealed. We would love to hear your feedback at this point in our preparation process. Sharing morning of 7/11/25 … [Read More...]
The Duality of the Mississippi Delta: Spontaneous Interview (VIDEO)
Thoughts on the Duality of the Mississippi Delta: Spontaneous interview after a Delta Bohemian Tour, requested by a tourista for her personal remembrance of her time in the Mississippi Delta! Clink on the link to leave a comment on CHILLY BILLY'S FACEBOOK PAGE when he first shared this spontaneous interview: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Rx6158Vz1/ Please comment and share and … [Read More...]
The Importance of Coaches, Doulas, Docents, Guides and Mentors (VIDEO)
Reflections on the importance of coaches, doulas, docents, guides and mentors for an array of activities…Thanks to Robert Norman, my former awesome paddling coach, and Jesse Lishchuk, my current surfski coach! Coaches matter! … [Read More...]
Unusual Book Needs Direction (VIDEO)
(Translated from audio of video) Hey man, this is Chilly Billy Howell. I'm on the Moon and I've got something, not clowning, to say today. Madge and I are looking for some feedback, recommendations, suggestions, or direction on something. … [Read More...]
How Should We Then Live? Episode 5 – The Love That Matters Most (VIDEO)
Greetings, from The Moon. ... I was just thinking while I was coming out here. Madge and I, of course, read a devotional every morning and we will read from some theological book. We have been reading Chesterton lately. Chesterton was a philosopher, a theologian, a columnist, a novelist...he did everything. I think he wrote 80 books, more than 200 poems, and 4,000 articles or essays. … [Read More...]
How Should We Then Live? Episode 4 – The Lollards – VIDEO
How Should We Then Live? — Episode 4 - The Lollards. (The following text is transcribed from three spontaneous videos.) I have been doing a deep dive for a couple months into the Reformation, the Renaissance, and all the kings of England, and the church. I really have wanted to do a “How Should We Then Live” episode on the Lollards. I did one and it was just so dry even Madge looked at me … [Read More...]
How Should We Then Live? Episode 3 – Having Enough and Eternity – VIDEO
How Should We Then Live? —Episode 3 — Having Enough and Eternity (The following text is transcribed from the spontaneous video.) Man, it's a foggy day on the moon. I love it like this! I'm in my new Nordic NK Rapido; it's 19 1/2 feet long 18 1/2 inches wide. He's sweet I know. He's sweet I know. I have a Savior and He's sweet, I know. Dark clouds may rise and the strong winds may … [Read More...]
How Should We Then Live? Episode 2 – A Discussion on This Series, the Author, and the Why – VIDEO
How Should We Then Live? Episode 2 - A Discussion on This Series, the Author, and the Why A little about this series: “How Should We Then Live?” The title is taken from a book by the same nomenclature. “How Should We Then Live: The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture, by Francis Schaeffer, a prominent 20th-Century theologian and philosopher. Schaeffer wrote extensively with diligent … [Read More...]
How Should We Then Live? Episode 1 – VIDEO
HOW SHOULD WE THEN LIVE? Episode 1 Madge and I, during our morning devotional, after praying, reading from Psalms, Proverbs and the New Testament, read aloud from whatever Christian philosophy/ideology book we happen to be going through at the time! We are now reading: How Should We Then Live: The Rise and Decline of Western Culture, by Francis Schaeffer, a prominent Evangelical theologian, … [Read More...]
It’s “Chilly Outside”: Reflections on Tha Moon relative to God’s Immanence, Imminence & Eminence in the Mississippi Delta: Commonality of Faith!
It's "Chilly Outside": Reflections on Tha Moon relative to God's Immanence, Imminence & Eminence in the Mississippi Delta: Commonality of Faith. God is Immanent, Imminent & Eminent in the Mississippi Delta: Immanent = InherentImminent = ImpendingEminent = Distinguished Yet, God is also transcendent here: Beyond us, outside us, above us. … [Read More...]
IMMANUEL: Reflections on the Life of Christ – Delta Bohemian Seminars
Delta Bohemian Seminars:Book Study ofImmanuel: Reflections on the Life of ChristBy Michael Card The Delta Bohemian® is pleased to announce our second (2nd) book study in the Delta Bohemian Book Study series. Our first seminar focused on “The Secret History” by Pulitzer Prize winner and Mississippi author, Donna Tartt. … [Read More...]
It Shouldn’t Hurt To Be A Child
Written at 3:00am when I couldn’t sleep after reading an article about a precious, very young girl who killed herself after constant bullying at her school, where admin did nothing!!! 😢 It Shouldn’t Hurtto be a child,nor one on the margins. Where the mean prey,and seek to slayothers not as strong. … [Read More...]
Proverbs of Wisdom Concerning Children
The following are from the Book of Proverbs of Wisdom concerning children which may give insight to parents when deciding whether to discipline their children or not to discipline their children. How, when and why go to the trouble and effort to choose to do so. Let's explore... … [Read More...]
The Good Samaritan, an Ass-Whuppin’, and Long Hairs in Church – VIDEO
Hey, man. This is Chilly Billy Howell and I'm out yakkin' on Alcorn Island in the middle of the Moon in my Gitche Manitou Mystic Moonglow Stellar S16G2. I was filming with the GoPro but it got too hot. Imagine that. It is over 100° heat index. I've been thinking about The Good Samaritan. Madge and I went to St. Peter's Episcopal Church last Sunday where we sometimes worship … [Read More...]
Addict Talks To Himself About Addiction – VIDEO
I wasn't going to share anything today but I have an unction. I have been thinking about addiction today. I think about that all the time. If you are an addict and you don't think about addiction then you are probably going to get in trouble. There are a million things I could say, but what has hit me today is addiction is a son-of-a-bitch. … [Read More...]
Muggeridge, Lust, Lepers, Freedom and Spirituality – VIDEO
Today, my erstwhile kinsman, Malachi Montroy, who travels with me solo when we kayak, wrote, "we haven't even begun to see the beginning of woes." That is not because he is excited about it, and it ain't because he is a prophet. But you can look at things in the natural and see that there are some hard times possibly coming. … [Read More...]
Dr. Bo Marley Was Loved By Many
Thoughts from Charles Cesare about Bo. Madge and LeAnne, Bo was a very kind smart man. Always easy to talk to as how he was a good listener. As his medical partner/associate all those years, we always talked about our interests and issues in our life when we worked, particularly in the operating room. He always spoke very kindly and respectful of his parents, showed genuine concern for their … [Read More...]
Primo Meals at Uncle Henry’s on Moon Lake
April 28, 2022 - Hey Man, in my waning and pauperesque years (ain’ they all) I don’t eat out often, but I’m sure glad I did on Juke Joint Fest Sunday! I heard zero music, never made it downtown on Saturday for the April extravaganza, but was blessed with the opportunity to share our bucolic Delta Outback on five tours with fourteen touristas. … [Read More...]
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