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About Delta Bohemian

Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads

Delta Bohemian is rooted in the Mississippi Delta and shaped by a search for meaning in everyday moments.

Through writing, reflection, and story-driven tours, it explores the people, places, and ideas that define the region—and the questions they raise.

At the heart of this work is Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads, a collection of aphorisms and poems that give voice to moments of clarity, tension, humor, and truth.

Whether on the page or on the water, Delta Bohemian is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and consider what matters.

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Purpose of the DB

This work moves between the written word and lived experience.

Some reflections take shape on the page through aphorisms and essays. Others unfold in conversation—on the water, on the road, and in the spaces where stories are shared.

At its core, Delta Bohemian is not about arriving at answers, but about paying closer attention to the questions.

Magical Madge and Chilly Billy Howell on Moon Lake
Magical Madge and Chilly Billy Howell on Moon Lake
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Co-Founders of The Delta Bohemian Magical Madge and Chilly Billy Howell

Wrestling With Wisdom

At the center of this work is Wrestling with Wisdom at the Crossroads, a collection of aphorisms and poems written in moments of inspiration.

These reflections are often brief, sometimes humorous, and occasionally uncomfortable. They give voice to thoughts many recognize but rarely pause to name.

The book is not a set of instructions, but an invitation—to consider, to wrestle, and to see more clearly.

The Tours

Purpose

That same spirit carries into Delta Bohemian Tours.

These are not scripted experiences, but story-driven explorations of the Mississippi Delta—its history, its people, and the character that defines it.

Each tour is shaped as much by conversation as by place, offering a perspective that cannot be found on a map alone.

The Delta

The Mississippi Delta is more than a setting. It is a place of contrast, depth, and enduring influence—where stories linger and meaning is often found just beneath the surface.

In Closing

Whether through writing or shared experience, the aim is the same:

  • To slow down.
  • To notice.
  • To consider what might otherwise pass by.

Specific Columns

Chilly Outside

Coming Soon

Chilly Billy Considers

Delta Shorts – Flash Fiction From the Delta

Guest Bohemians

Malachi Montroy

MY DELTA by MS Design Maven

Magical Musings

Poor Williams Whims

Pontificus Minimus Opines

Slim Gravy

YOUNG & FREE by Corinne Vance Fikes

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Front Porch Blues & News

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Watcha Gonna Do

You Can’t Get This is New York CIty

Seminars

Radioland – Audio Wasteland of Our World

Arteests

Press

Past reflections

Reviews

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Update

We owned and operated the Delta Bohemian Guest House and the Clarksdale White House, two outstanding overnight accommodations in Clarksdale, for many years. Unfortunately, due to the forced economic coronavirus shutdown, we could not continue these two businesses and had to sell our properties.

We are happy we have been able to continue operating our Delta Bohemian Tours with Chilly Billy as our truly outstanding tour guide.

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Final Note

Thanks for reading. Remember, it’s good to be bohemian, especially a DELTA BOHEMIAN®.

Friends enjoying a festive gathering
Chilly Billy and Magical Madge shortly after they first met in 2008. They married December 13, 2009 in a Pirate Wedding at the Clark House in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

About Us Overview

It is a Mississippi Delta Literary Perspective from the Delta Bohemians – Flavored with Delta Blues, Booze, and distinctly Southern Views, and some mention of Hot Chicks! Includes thoughts on the Mississippi Delta, Southern Literature, Photography, Folk Tales, Education, and maybe a little History! Discover Delta Juke Joints, Blues Clubs, and travel destinations in the MS Delta.

Our Focus

Our focus is on the Mississippi Delta, often from Clarksdale, MS – the Heart of the Mississippi Delta, the Delta Blues, Hill Country Blues, Rock and Roll, and other music you might find in Mississippi Juke Joints. We will discuss Southern literature, photography, artists, folk tales, education, and Southern religion, as well as zany and quirky things about the place we call home.

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