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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In Darkness Turns the Worm – A Whim by Poor William
By POOR WILLIAM (Clarksdale, Mississippi) Poor William heard a guest speaker in Bible College talk about “treasures in the darkness!” Twas something he had never thought about. Well, 25 years later and a whole lot of time spent in darkness, the dissolute lad might have just started understanding what the itinerant meant. Darkness is necessary for a lot of things. Metaphorically speaking, it … [Read More...]
SONS OF BOANERGES – An Easter Whim
By Poor William (Clarksdale, Mississippi) James and John, disciples who were often present with Jesus during seminal Gospel events, were nicknamed by Jesus the Sons of Boanerges — SONS OF THUNDER! John, the disciple “Jesus loved,” was from rough fisherman stock and though he had an incredibly intimate relationship with Jesus, he was not timorous. It is quite shameful for Poor William to … [Read More...]
A Glimpse Into Goodness and Strength
Watch this video of Bethany singing "Ho Hey" [youtube]http://youtu.be/VA7AhUKvr94[/youtube] A Cathartic Whim by Poor William, a Proud Papa, Upon First Hearing His Daughter Croon By POOR WILLIAM I got my first, modern-day glimpse into the heart of No. 2 daughter, Bethany Christiana Howell, when she posted on Facebook a cover of her singing a song by The Lumineers. Weth, as she is fondly … [Read More...]
Clarksdale and New York City Go Head To Head on UDIA VPELA Urban Developments Tour of USA
(Clarkdsdale, Mississippi) Going head to head with cities like New York, Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis don't scare us none. We got it covered here in CLARKSDELTA, the Golden Buckle of the Mississippi Delta. But who the hell is UDIA/VPELA and why are they coming to America? … [Read More...]
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN IN CLARKSDALE March 25th thru 31st 2013
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) Fresh off the press - SOUNDS AROUND TOWN. Check out our Watcha Gonna Do page every week to know what is LIVE IN CLARKSDALE, the heart of the Mississippi Delta. For more happenings around the Delta, visit Cat Head's Music Calendar at www.cathead.biz. Sounds Around Town courtesy of First National Bank, Your Hometown Bank in Clarksdale. www.fnbclarksdale.com We … [Read More...]
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 Symphony League is hosting a Spring Luncheon and the one and only Mississippi Interior Designer and Lifestyle and Design Blogger MS Design Maven, Marilyn Trainor Storey, is Chairing the event. Already we know it is … [Read More...]
The New York Times values Shonda Warner’s opinion when it comes to farmland prices – What do you think?
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) -by Guest Bohemian Fat Clyde, aka Mr. Lil John McKee Hello all you Bohemians out there; check out our own Shonda Warner’s quote in the New York Times about the recent surge in farmland prices. Miss Shonda did not fall off a watermelon trailer yesterday, and the DB suspects that she is right on (as usual). Markets for anything can be fickle, but the surge in farmland … [Read More...]
This Year’s Blue Biscuit Festival in Indianola is June 1st – Always the First Saturday Every June!
(Indianola, Mississippi) Trish Berry wasn't deterred from hosting her already planned music festival when the BB King Homecoming Celebration decided to skip on over to August instead of their usual First Saturday the month of June in Indianola, Mississippi. Nope. She claimed that First Saturday in June as Indianola's Blue Biscuit Festival Day and hasn't looked back … [Read More...]
People of the Delta – A Passion of Joey L
Look what I stumbled upon while surfing the ofttimes life-sucking internet. (Jump ahead and watch his video HERE or wait and read a bit more....then you will be directed to it at the end of the story.) Joey L. -- a young Canadian professional photographer, director and published author living in Brooklyn, NY but with a yearning to show the world the people of a Delta far away from our … [Read More...]
When A Friend Asks For Help, Respond. Is The Mississippi River Your Friend?
By Magical Madge (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST I had just emailed John Ruskey an apology for neglecting to do something today I had promised although I knew he would understand. Still. When a friend asks for something, I want to respond. It disappointed me that I couldn’t, didn’t remember to do this one small thing that would have really helped him out. So, … [Read More...]
Was Caroline Kennedy Really in Clarksdale, Mississippi?
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) - PHOTO GALLERY IN POST - Believe it or not, Caroline Kennedy, while promoting her latest book "Listening In: The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy", not only stopped in Clarksdale but she spoke to a large crowd. Lucky us! Caroline signed her books in Memphis, Oxford and Jackson but in Clarksdale she personally addressed a large … [Read More...]
An Organ Concert in Clarksdale – Come hear an organ sing!
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) - There is an instrument in Clarksdale that sits silent most days until it comes alive, usually on Sunday mornings, when Jay Westfaul tickles it's keys during church services at St. George's Episcopal Church. Another fine organist of note is coming to town Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 pm to sit on the same bench as Westfaul in front of the magnificent instrument at … [Read More...]
Charlie Musselwhite Making Headlines with Ben Harper for GET UP!
Clarksdale, Mississippi - A sweet surprise landed in Poor William's inbox last week. He then forwarded the message to moi. The message said "the little white lines at the bottom of the video player....if you ffwd to the very last white line we are the last segment." It contained a link. A link to NBC's Tonight Show. A video link of Charlie Musselwhite performing on The Tonight Show with his … [Read More...]
Buddha and Bubba: Two Peas in a Complicated Pod
By Poor William, a.k.a. The Pobreian (Clarksdale, Mississippi) VIDEO IN POST - A firm believer in the effectiveness of one living a righteous life, if he or she will adhere to the tenets of Judeo-Christian precepts and principles, I am not in the least uncomfortable with some of the practical wisdom found in some of Ole Mista Buddha’s quotes, or at least those attributed to him. I … [Read More...]
Red’s Blues Club and Dingo’s Birthday Party – ain’t nothing like the blues, y’all!
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI - VIDEO IN POST - Dingo celebrated his birthday at Red's Blues Club this past Friday, January 18, 2013 surrounded by good friends. Razorblade opened the show with his classic "Trouble in my bedroom" followed by a few tunes sung by Miss Gladys and then Rip Butler took over the mic. He sang "It don't hurt no more" and poured all of himself into it. (See video below) Each … [Read More...]
BOHEMIAN PARTY BULB – A Hidden Whim
By Poor William and Magical Madge CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI VIDEO IN POST - Straight from the Hidden Whim Year vault, enjoy this intimate scene where Poor William shows Magical Madge how the Bohemian Party Bulb operates. http://youtu.be/G7bzRUpe9Y8 Poor William: You tell me where it hits you right, baby. Magical Madge: It’s the Party Bulb. How do you make it change? (Gasp) Poor William: … [Read More...]
Steve Kolbus – RAW & UNCUT at Tricia’s PIE HOLE and GZBC in Clarksdale
By Magical Madge CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI VIDEO IN POST - Steve Kolbus, former standup comic for 22+ years, is now a fixture in Clarksdale. He moved here and opened a restaurant called Tricia's Italian Eatery and Pie Hole which is sadly now closed. It was a first for Clarksdale to have a pie hole! Poor William tends to have a field day when you bring it up. Just ask him about Tricia's Pie … [Read More...]
3rd CLARKSDALE FILM FESTIVAL puts Mississippi under the Hollywood spotlight
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI - For its third year in a row, the Clarksdale Film Festival aims to make you laugh, cry and, occasionally, rock out. Organizers promise attendees a feast of Mississippi and Southern filmmaking – plus a little fresh popcorn. According to Garden & Gun magazine, "Mississippi gets its close-up... to celebrate the Magnolia State's films and filmmakers" at the … [Read More...]
Duck hunting with Kallie North in the Mississippi Delta
By Magical Madge - The first and last time I went duck hunting was in the late 70's with my brother, Chris. I recall... It was so damn cold...and I hate being cold The beautiful yet barren Mississippi Delta landscape resonated Hearing my brother call the ducks was fun and fascinating Thrilled I was when a group of honkers far, far away obviously made a decision to come down and tell us … [Read More...]
Music strikes a chord whether with Jose in Downtown Sydney or in the Blues Capital of the World – Clarksdale, Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI - VIDEO IN POST - It's a dreary day today in Clarksdale, smack dab in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, and all is cold, wet, icy, barren and the wind is blowing. Why not take today to remember Australia and how it continues to affect my senses. I hope you take pleasure in reading about and then watching a video of something that happened to me in Downtown Sydney as … [Read More...]
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Shut Me Up Sundance CD by The Wineskins
Shut Me Up Sundance CD by The Wineskins
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