Magical Musings

Lighthearted reflections, wonder, and moments of delight

Cassidy Bayou Gallery celebrates Spring Exhibition

By MAGICAL MADGE MARLEY HOWELL(SUMNER, Mississippi) Clarksdalians and many others have been looking forward to Saturday, April 12, 2014; the 11th Annual Juke Joint Festival is finally here! We will...
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Delta Magazine launches “The Ultimate Insider’s Guide”

By Magical Madge (CLARKSDALE, Mississippi)In the not-so-distant past a Delta native returned home with big ideas. Scott Coopwood launched his beloved Delta Magazine in 2003. It's always a treat when Delta Magazine arrives;...
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SHOUTOUT to Australia from Clarksdale Mayor Luckett

By Magical Madge (Clarksdale, Mississippi) PHOTOS and VIDEO in POST! For some reason, when John Henshall says "Jump," we Jump! Henshall, Principal of Essential Economics in Melbourne, our generous host...
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Snap it Back – Charlie Worsham RUBBERBAND CD

By Magical Madge(Mississippi) It is hard to believe I first met this talented young Mississippian over a year ago at the Pickled Okra in Cleveland, Mississippi. Charlie Worsham was doing...
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Put A Roof Over The Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis

By Magical MadgeTWO VIDEOS IN POST If the blues has blessed you, nourished you, touched your soul, even remotely or briefly, and whether you know much about the blues or...
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New Delta Restaurants: Guadalajara and Sumner Grille

By Magical MadgePHOTO GALLERIES in Post Clarksdale knows all about restaurants closing but lately hope has sprung forth for our dining choices. We have two new Delta restaurants to check...
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Kathryn’s Restaurant at Moon Lake is only minutes from Clarksdale

By Magical Madge and Poor William(Dundee, Mississippi) VIDEO When I heard in the Spring of 2012 that blues musician John Mohead, along with wife Jenn and sons Jack and Henry,...
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Clarksdale lover Performing Live at White House for Memphis Soul Concert

By MAGICAL MADGE(Clarksdale, Mississippi) When I see Charlie Musselwhite in my email Inbox, I know it is always going to be something delightful and fun. My most recent correspondence back...
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Clarksdale Samaritans – A Place Where Perfect Strangers Wave At You

By MAGICAL MADGE(Clarksdale, Mississippi)  My wallet was found? I didn't even know it was lost! The day started with a personal commitment and challenge to let thankfulness temper all my...
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A Fascination With Art: Making it Your Life – Sounds interesting, huh?

(Jackson, Mississippi) by Magical Madge - On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, you can dine while talking art in a setting that is sure to impress. How could it not? The Jackson...
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Cedar Waxwings over Clarksdale: Be Still My Heart

By Madgical  ;-)  MadgeVIDEO and PHOTOS included in post When I met John Ruskey a little over ten years ago, I felt an immediate connection…a connection, which moves over the...
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