In the attached video Chilly Billy pays tribute to our friend, Mark Benson, and his great love for Clarksdale and the MS Delta.
Spontaneous Pontifications on Poets, Writers, and the Snarky!
January 25, 2022 Leave a Comment
VIDEO IN POST In the attached video I spontaneously pontificate on poets, writers and snarky folks whose derision quite frankly pisses me off. I share aloud, of admitted zero import, some internal thought processes into the workings of a reticulated Delta Bohemian mind.
American Dirt: Left and Right
January 17, 2022 2 Comments
Chilly Billy spontaneously responds to the impact of a book recommended by his daughter with a post titled, “American Dirt: Left and Right!” VIDEO IN POST Discussion revolves around reaction to a comment made on social media regarding what I should and should not read based on the commenter’s presuppositions referencing my reading American Dirt.
Spontaneous Thoughts on Birth and Rebirth
January 15, 2022 2 Comments
Spontaneous Thoughts on Birth and Rebirth by Chilly Billy Howell, a Thankful Grandfather VIDEO IN POST Spontaneous thoughts on birth and rebirth by a thankful Grandfather lead this thankful Christian to a continued awareness of the miracles surrounding us at all times.
Spontaneous Reflections on an Addict’s J.I.H.A.D and Agrarian Living
January 10, 2022 Leave a Comment
(VIDEO IN POST) Chilly Billy spontaneously reflects on an addict’s J.I.H.A.D. and agrarian living while herfing a stogie. Living in the Southern part of the United States in rural, row-crop regions allows for reflection and contemplation not often found in urban, big-city communities. Though not a huge fan of acronyms, J.I.H.A.D. spoke to this addict/alcoholic […]
Ruminating on the Passing of a Friend
January 9, 2022 6 Comments
(V I D E O I N P O S T) Life and the loss of it are a given; yet, for the living, the passing of a friend is a painful part of living. Often, I spontaneously reflect on life and death in the Mississippi Delta! As an addict, an alcoholic and a fairly […]
A Deeper Delta Look-See and Happy 2022
December 31, 2021 7 Comments
A deeper Delta look-see with Chilly Billy and Happy 2022! (V I D E O I N P O S T) Some days and years feel like my cigar, “Días de Gloria” (Glory Days), and some days and years don’t! Death and heartbreak for loved ones and friends seems more poignant and visceral […]
Mississippi Club Shows Love to Many
May 17, 2021 1 Comment
Mississippi Club shows love to many in Mississippi using its website and through social media by tirelessly sharing Mississippi good news. The creator of Mississippi Club, Rosalin Moss, wanted to get in touch with old classmates and relatives back in 2004. One day she up and decided to take a Mississippi road trip back to […]
If the World Goes Dark Tomorrow
December 16, 2020 1 Comment
If the World Goes Dark Tomorrow — By Malachi Montroy, para mis hijos, my children The world, our world, this world is presently as complex and unknown—to be so well known—as at any time in the recorded history of mankind.
Clarksdalian Bill Harlow Has Always Liked Cars
October 16, 2020 1 Comment
Clarksdalian Bill Harlow has always liked cars. How many of you remember when Bill’s dad had the Friars Point Motor Company? Young Bill worked in the parts department back then and grew up around motor vehicles. He especially enjoyed his days of competitive horseshoe mud racing. “I like racing cars!” he said with a devilish […]
Hang Your Holiday Hats at Hopson Commissary
October 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
The world has changed; that’s a fact! From large cities to rural gems—like Clarksdale—economies and social structures have taken a hit due to Covid-19 and “all the stuff, real and imagined” resulting from its presence! Hopson Commissary, a longtime historical treasure in the North Mississippi Delta, is changing too; but open in the fall on […]
Cathy Nutt Live Podcast Starring Chilly Billy
September 1, 2020 2 Comments
Cathy Nutt Live Podcast starring Chilly Billy Howell is Wednesday, September 2nd for a full hour, LIVE, from 3:00-4:00pm CST. Or, as Billy prefers…. “The Cathy Nutt Show Featuring Delta Bohemian Podcast Redneck Chilly Billy Howell.”
Ides of May – Poem by Chilly Billy Howell
May 16, 2020 1 Comment
Ides of May A poem by Chilly Billy Howell Ides of MayWhat a day Docked sans a bang Easin’ in ‘neath the chin Six feet from the virus
Malachi Moment Number 830
May 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
We clean the temporal while neglecting the Eternal. We clean what is right in front of us. We clean what other people can see, so we look good while often neglecting the hard work. We clean the outside of the cup, but the inside is still dirty. The temporal is here and now…manifestations of […]
Kingfish Crowned King of the Blues
May 4, 2020 1 Comment
Christone Ingram, aka Kingfish – Crowned King of the Blues The kind, God-loving 21-year-old is riding a humongous wave of well-deserved recognition tonight from blues music lovers worldwide and from his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi. We couldn’t be prouder. Last night, during the virtual 2020 Blues Music Awards ceremony, Kingfish, who was nominated for 5 […]
ODE TO A FALLEN KOKOPELLI
May 4, 2020 Leave a Comment
Ode to a fallen Kokopelli My heart is sheered A sentinel shattered Oh Watcher of the Wake Why have you fallen? How long you stood Genuflected and bent Eyeing your charges Guarding their rest
Malachi Moment Number 863
May 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
When I get stressed, I get anxious and depressed. When I get too much relief, I get anxious and depressed. Any kind of heat creates weather. It all starts with heat, like a butterfly effect. Heat affects everything. Heat affects change. Depression is more looking backwards and focusing on things that have happened that we […]
Clarksdale Scenes Friday Before Juke Joint Fest 2017
April 18, 2020 4 Comments
Clarksdale, Mississippi – VIDEO IN POST! The Delta Bohemian originally posted this on April 18, 2018. Greetings from Clarksdale, Mississippi, heart of the MS Delta! Juke Joint Fest 2018 is upon us and Clarksdale is hoppin’ like a jumpin’ bullfrog in Calaveras County. Magical Madge and I have hastily thrown together a get-acquainted-with-Clarksdale video I took […]
Peace Will Calm The Waters – Poem by Chilly Billy Howell
January 1, 2020 Leave a Comment
Peace Will Calm The Waters A poem by Chilly Billy Howell Awakened at threeGroaning at meWaves lapping the tenuous shorelineStartled by soundScary and boundBy nothing shackled or tetheredLong the leaf that flies at night
Ode to The Tank Man – A poem by Chilly Billy Howell
January 1, 2020 Leave a Comment
Ode to The Tank Man A poem by Chilly Billy Howell Tank Man is the name ascribed to the unidentified Chinese man who stood blocking the departure of tanks from Tiananmen Square on June 5, 1989. The photo was taken by Jeff Widener of the Associated Press. What happened to this brave soul is […]
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