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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Easter in Sumner, Mississippi Delta Style
By MAGICAL MADGE Happy Easter everyone. This is my favorite day of the entire year. He is risen! Here is a look back at two different Easter Sundays celebrated with my Vance family and my father in 2004 and with life-long friends and my husband Billy in 2014, both in my hometown of Sumner, Mississippi Delta style. Glory! … [Read More...]
Artrageous Event in Downtown Clarksdale
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI Read all about it on the graphic then head to Downtown Clarksdale, Tuesday, April 7th from 5:00pm until ....! Clarksdale Collective is providing an opportunity for local talent and businesses to showcase their work. Come on! … [Read More...]
90 Days of Peace Rally in Clarksdale
By MAGICAL MADGE Do you want peace in Clarksdale? (Or do you want to turn a blind eye and hope the bloodshed will just go away?) Do you want to take a stand and say "No More" to senseless violence? (Or do you want to continue thinking maybe it won't happen to you?) … [Read More...]
Longhaired Republicans, Politics and Facebook Rants
By POOR WILLIAM Wow! What a week it has been for Facebook pontificators, polarizing politicians, and armchair pundits: Bibi Netanyahu’s speech to the house about Iran, the Selma commemorative march, Hillary’s emails or the lack thereof, Ferguson closure to some degree, and ISIS, always ISIS. … [Read More...]
JIGGERS
By POOR WILLIAM RADIOLAND VIDEO Though not a Greek god, I have been compared to Buddha and I am willing to devour my fair share of any copious bounty set before me! I fear not quantities designed to rattle smaller beings! However, the time draws nigh when a … [Read More...]
What led him to Quapaw Canoe Company?
By POOR WILLIAM and GUEST BOHEMIAN MARK RIVER PEOPLES “Be true to yourself, have faith in the Creator and humanity, and you will find your way.” -- Mark River The Delta Bohemian and Quapaw Canoe Company have many things in common, including an appreciation for individuality, nature, outdoor expressions of joie de vivre, and the river—Mississippi and Mark. … [Read More...]
VACATION RENTALS IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
By MAGICAL MADGE Every day I look forward to my email from Memphis StyleBlueprint and on my birthday a special one landed in my inbox. The title got me immediately--"CONFESSIONS OF (AND TIPS FROM) A VACATION RENTAL JUNKIE." … [Read More...]
Alligators in the Mississippi Delta
By MAGICAL MADGE VIDEO and PHOTOS Yesterday, Storm Thor blew through the Mississippi Delta. It left sleet, ice and snow in its wake. We are not used to this kind of bitter weather here and I tend to go into a cocoon state, hesitating to venture out. Period. It got me to wondering what was going on on March 4th and 5th in the past. … [Read More...]
Give ’em Hell CeDell – “Last Man Standing”
By POOR WILLIAM Tarzan is no longer playing in black and white on Saturday afternoons, at least not in the Mississippi Delta, so whatcha gonna do this Saturday afternoon, March 7th, from 3:00—5:00? Why not mosey on down to 1 Blues Alley in downtown Clarksdale, birthplace of the blues and host to the oldest music museum in the marvelous state of Mississippi: Delta Blues Museum! … [Read More...]
Turnrow Book Company has Kornegay SOIL on it’s hands
By MAGICAL MADGE Rarely do I visit the Mississippi Delta town of Greenwood without stopping by Turnrow Book Company on Howard Street. If Poor William is with me, it's imperative, but we always make a pact not to go crazy buying more than we can afford. … [Read More...]
Let’s Meet at the Clarksdale Train Depot
By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO SLIDESHOWS including BAREFOOT WORKSHOPS EVENT It wasn't long ago Coahoma County Administrator Daniel Vassel told me, "Clarksdale has so many great places to meet!" For business or pleasure, this little Mississippi Delta town does have some unique gathering spots open throughout the work day. The two of us started to name a few in no particular order. … [Read More...]
Mornings with Tolstoy – Day Thirteen
By WILLIAM PRENTISS “Judge not that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” -- Matthew 7:1-2 I often heard in childhood that we are prone to judge others by their actions but ourselves by our intentions. Should we not judge ourselves more harshly than we judge others? … [Read More...]
Jeffrey Yentz Discovers the Windsor Ruins
By MAGICAL MADGE and GUEST BOHEMIAN JEFFREY YENTZ PHOTO SLIDESHOWS I cannot recall the exact day our paths first crossed but I do remember it was his perspective on life and his God-given ability to illustrate it that drew me to him. We have been connected ever since. Jeffrey Yentz is an artist and architect who resides in Jackson, Mississippi. Read his tale about the … [Read More...]
John Ruskey Lectures Delta Psi Fraternity at Ole Miss
By MAGICAL MADGE and GUEST BOHEMIAN BRAXTON BARDEN PHOTOS and SEVERAL VIDEOS and SPECIAL LINK NEAR BOTTOM Was I reading my email correctly....? Quapaw Canoe Company's John Ruskey was speaking at a fraternity house at Ole Miss? Yes! Just so happened my wheels were taking me in close proximity to the campus that same day and hour. This I had to see! … [Read More...]
Watermelon Slim Sings Northwest Passage
By POOR WILLIAM VIDEO and PHOTOS Delta eclectic is not relegated to Clarksdale, MS, though I think we have a short leg up on the rest of God’s fertile country south of Memphis down to Vicksburg. Magical Madge and I were delivering the latest issue of The ‘Sip magazine all over the North Delta last Thursday, ending up in Greenwood where we heard the ubiquitous Watermelon Slim playing in … [Read More...]
Rory Doyle Captures Bill Abel
By GUEST BOHEMIAN PHOTOGRAPHER RORY DOYL I followed Bill Abel, someone who I have great respect for as a Bluesman and artist. I have seen him play a number of times, but I knew very little about who Bill is off the stage. Through Barefoot Workshops, I was able to follow him throughout the week, and I was fascinated with his three home studios … [Read More...]
The ‘Sip Magazine Appreciates the DB
By POOR WILLIAM PHOTOS It’s always a tricky enterprise in today’s social media driven culture—rife with endless opportunities to “reach” potential customers—to share wonderful things others say and not appear to be “full of one’s self” or too self-aggrandizing. Tis a fine line to walk for sure.... … [Read More...]
Bella in Helena
By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO GALLERY and VIDEO BELOW Bella in Helena, a new Coco Chanel inspired women’s clothing store, is the latest addition to the bluff city’s downtown renaissance. The fabulous store shares an interior door with Handworks, Cathy Campbell’s successful, one-of-a-kind gift shop. … [Read More...]
Cactus and Stud: Meet Me in the City! Again!
By POOR WILLIAM ↓ VIDEO INCLUDED ↓ Clarksdale is all right! Live blues every night of the year, right here, in river city! One never knows what he or she will get when they hit the town of Clarksdale to hear some blues. Each single night at every different venue with a multitude of local and visiting musicians is always unique. No two nights are ever the same. Bluesberry Cafe in downtown … [Read More...]
Christone Kingfish Ingram Clarksdale Blues Prodigy
By POOR WILLIAM Clarksdale, Mississippi VIDEO and PHOTOS Christon Kingfish Ingram is a “bad boy” to be such a good boy; meaning his always improving guitar skills place him on par with some of the finest guitarists to ever have plucked some strings. Clarksdalians and visitors from all over the world, who have availed themselves of the privilege of hearing this young man play … [Read More...]
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