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...]
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Hollerin’ Hungry with a Ham on Your Back
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) No sir! I cannot take credit for the fine title of this whim. Mr. Lil John McKee, my lifelong vato of less ill repute than I, shares “Colemanisms” with me on relevant occasions. They are birthed, reconfigured or passed along by another childhood friend of ours, who I will not air out here, as I have not secured his permission to do so! In the Delta, … [Read More...]
I Was Blowing My Breath Away – a true courtroom poem
Headin’ toward the Shacks On a Monday night Gonna hear some nasty blues That’s just alright The light was waning I had paid my dues Easing off Hwy 61 Ready for some blues I turned onto 49 A bit South of town Makin’ my turn As the sun was goin’ down At the cloverleaf The Man was staring at me I only ran the sign So’s he could get passed me … [Read More...]
James Meredith, Clarksdale and the Kingdom of God
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POST “Mississippi is the most beautiful country in the world!” -- James Meredith, one of the most prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement, who considers Mississippi to be the “center of the universe.” During a recent speech in Clarksdale, James Meredith said MISSISSIPPI is the most powerful word in the English language and he feels … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday Delta Bohemian Guest House!
by Marilyn Trainor Storey - The MS Design Maven (Clarksdale, Mississippi) MY DELTA: Art in the City Apartment, Happy Birthday Delta Bohemian Guest House! It is no secret, I spend a lot of time in Clarksdale, in the Mississippi Delta, my birthplace and home of The Blues. I first blogged about Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 2011 after I went up for a visit with my former Delta Academy … [Read More...]
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 a low-key performance there in preparation for his upcoming tour fronting Taylor Swift. We featured him here on the DB in an article after that wonderful night. (CLICK HERE to read article.) Every … [Read More...]
Put A Roof Over The Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis
By Magical Madge TWO 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 know very little, then an organization which has a domain name blues.org has got to be worthy of some attention, especially if it is earmarked for an outstanding endeavor. From our over 200 videos on the Delta Bohemian® … [Read More...]
Trouping to Po Monkey Juke Joint on a Thursday Night
By Poor William (Merigold, Mississippi) VIDEO in post Po Monkey, I hear he don’ play no live blues! Say what? You’d be right podna, most of the time, but take a DJ, cold beer, set-ups for whiskey, a bag of cracklins passed around the table, some old-school R&B and enough multi-shaped jiggling backsides of all colors, and you gots good times with enough laughter to put … [Read More...]
New Delta Restaurants: Guadalajara and Sumner Grille
By Magical Madge PHOTO 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 out. Guadalajara Restaurant recently opened in the Commerce Plaza across South State Street from Kroger. And only 19 miles down Highway 49, Sumner Grille has opened for Breakfast, Lunch & … [Read More...]
Delta Sunset in Summer: A Promise for Tomorrow
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) As a late-afternoon field rider, I now realize why my father, Roundman, used to ramble tortoise-like down the middle of turn rows checking crops and nervously biting worn fingernails during summer, searching for non-existent rain clouds. I can still smell tobacco, newsprint, and mounds of rotting cottonseed smoldering with moisture in the truck … [Read More...]
Trivia Night at the Stony Pony on Nine-Eleven
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) The Delta Bohemian® is hosting another night of trivia at the, what did a visiting New Zealander call it, Stony Pony in Clarksdale Wednesday, September 11, 2013 beginning at 7:00-7:30. If you have never attended, we think now is the time if you are able. CATEGORIES for TRIVIA NIGHT: Nine-Eleven, Terrorism, and Signs & Wonders in Clarksdale Poor William is … [Read More...]
DB Trivia Night at Stone Pony August 7th. It’s all about the Delta.
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) Delta Bohemian Trivia Night at Stone Pony Pizza! August 7th. Y’all Come! The Delta Bohemian will be hosting its third monthly trivia night tomorrow at Stone Pony Pizza on Delta Avenue starting soon after 7pm. Categories you ask? DELTA BOHEMIAN, MISSISSIPPI DELTA, and DELTA BLUES! Poor William never was a trickster when he taught school and designed quizzes and tests. … [Read More...]
Are there any good restaurants in Clarksdale?
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) When a long-time annual visitor to our Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival contacted me today and asked a simple question,"Where are we going to eat?!" I felt sorry for him. He feels just like we locals do. … [Read More...]
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, had purchased Moon Lake's Kathryn's Restaurant, I knew the place was destined to make a comeback. We had seen ownership change numerous times over the prior years and sadly, visits to the iconic spot had grown … [Read More...]
Look Good, Feel Good…. – by Corinne Vance
Young & Free columnist Corinne Vance Look Good, Feel Good… Confidence is a lot more than just a mind set. Right? Or is confidence just the attitude of being proud of who you are and not letting anyone tell you different? Is it that simple? Or, is there more to this picture of a happy you? I am a pretty confident gal. I feel good in my own skin, but sometimes I think my confidence gets a … [Read More...]
Hope Becomes Faith – a poem about a miracle
By unnamed Guest Bohemian (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Submission by a long-time local Clarksdale business man who quietly and beautifully puts his thoughts to pen and paper--sometimes in a song, sometimes in a poem. We are blessed that he would share this treasure with the Delta Bohemian®. After reading a poem written by a terminally ill young girl at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, our Guest … [Read More...]
Web Developer Matt Cromwell Features The Delta Bohemian
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) When it comes to web publishing, I pretend to know what I am doing. But when it comes to web developing, I don't know much. At all. Back in October 2010 when the Delta Bohemian® was born, we were saved by my high school friend Cal Carter of Gulf Shores Life. Cal graciously and generously donated his expertise and time to our fledgling idea called the DB and turned … [Read More...]
1926 American Lafrance Firetruck seen Cruising in Clarksdale
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POST Neighbor Ray Keith has been enjoying getting the Marks 1926 Firetruck in tip top running condition for the Mississippi Delta town. Local Marks resident Mr. Barringer has asked the fix-it, machine-techno Keith to tweak the old classic just in case he keels over; Barringer wants to ride in style to the cemetery. All kidding aside, this beautiful … [Read More...]
Delta Eclectic Lodging by Legends Magazine
Delta Eclectic Lodging Delta eclectic Lodging article was published in Legends Magazine in July August 2013 issue. The Delta Bohemian Guest House was featured as a Delta Eclectic Lodging spot in Clarksdale, where Southern hospitality and quirky originality rule. Writer Kara Martinez Bachman wrote: Those seeking more privacy may want to consider the Delta Bohemian Guest House. Set in … [Read More...]
TRIVIA(L) THOUGHTS AMONG THE WEEDS – Trivia Night Wed, June 26 at Stone Pony Pizza
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI VIDEO IN POST Poor William is back at Stone Pony this Wednesday, June 26th as your Host for another night of Delta Bohemian Trivia Madness. This time he has reached out to Clarksdalian Sparky Reardon, Dean of Students at University of Mississippi, for some ideas and clarifications. Why not take your Hump Evening and spend it taxing your brain with the Pobrean? Grab … [Read More...]
Delta Bohemian: Heart of the Mississippi Delta – Rivergator – River Connects Us All
Guest Bohemian John "Driftwood Johnnie" Ruskey (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Brought to you courtesy of the: Lower Mississippi River Foundation Now Available: fine art glicées depicting the elegant creative meanders and wildly fertile landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River. These glicées are super high quality reproductions printed with brilliant permanent inks on buffered museum-grade … [Read More...]
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