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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Miss Sylvia’s Voice Message for Mr. Howell
(Clarksdale, Mississippi) →RADIOLAND VIDEO INCLUDED← Poor William in his role as innkeeper for the Clark House Residential Inn located in the historic district of downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi fields a bevy of calls daily from all over the world. Folks love Clarksdale--birthplace of the blues. One lady from Water Valley, Mississippi called last week and left the following voice message … [Read More...]
PLEASE REMOVE YOUR LITTER – Mighty Quapaw Mississippi River Flood 2011 Cleanup Aftermath
By DRIFTWOOD JOHNNIE ( aka John Ruskey ) I have been thinking about the question -- Why Clean Up? I must admit I have been dismissive of the cleanup trend sweeping the Lower Mississippi, thinking I would rather appreciate and share the beauty of the world than clean up after the slobs upstream whose neglect has messed up the beauty. But after getting my hands dirty for the past six weeks I am … [Read More...]
You Are Doing What in Clarksdale? Posted 8-10-11
→DELTA BOHEMIAN VIDEOS INCLUDED← The hot weather is here and so is the 24th Annual FREE Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival in Clarksdale. The Festival will host a wide assortment of acts as will the many venues around town. CLICK HERE to read more about the festival. We suggest you also visit Roger Stolle's classic "Live Music In The Delta" page which boats EVERYTHING going on in and … [Read More...]
Carlene
A DELTA SHORT: By WILLIAM PRENTISS WARNING: This story, though ultimately shrouded in redemption, does portray some characters in their basest state, including coarse language, non-gratuitous graphic sexuality, and internal dialogue and behaviors, which include obvious incidents of racism, sexism, and behaviors unbecoming those seen in a moral and polite society. Please read no malicious … [Read More...]
Legend of the Greasy Man
Legend of the Greasy Man by POOR WILLIAM How often do we remember with vivid acuity scary stories and non-fugacious legends from our youth? Such is the case with Poor William and the Delta legend of the Greasy Man. As a child, spending summer nights at the Peay clubhouse on Moon Lake, across the street from historic Kathryn’s Restaurant, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, I would lie awake … [Read More...]
Sermon at Oakland United Methodist Church
PONTIFICUS MINIMUS OPINES The following sermon was given by Pontificus Minimus last Sunday at United Methodist Church in Oakland, Mississippi. Jeff Greer, childhood friend, invited Pontificus to “preach” at his church. Ole Pontificus was honored; it had been a long time since he had been in the pulpit--probably a good thing! Once upon a time, don’t you love a tale that begins with that? … [Read More...]
Que feras-tu? Or…What Will You Do?!! Posted 8-2-11
Que feras-tu? Vous ne savez pas? Eh bien, laissez-nous vous aider. Si vous êtes partout dans le delta du Mississippi et surtout Clarksdale, ont un regard sur certains événements qui se déroulent autour de la ville. Confused? Don't be. A group of "Frenchies" passed through Clarksdale this past week on their blues tour through the US. They were piled into two vehicles and having a total ball. The … [Read More...]
MR JULY 2011 – 3 VIDEOS: One is Raw. One is a step back in imagined time. One borders on H-O-T.
The Delta Bohemian® presents MR. JULY 2011 Video No. 1 is " ♥ Kiss ♥ " Video No. 2 is " Silent Movie " Video No. 3 is " raw " The Delta Bohemian™ presents 3 videos of Mr. JULY 2011. They are: No. 1: Mr. JULY ♥ Kiss ♥ -- set to music. H O T No. 2: Mr. JULY Silent Movie -- a step back in a time, circa unknown. Try … [Read More...]
I Am a Gonna Do It! Bullshit!
POOR WILLIAM'S WHIMS: I Am a Gonna Do It! Bullshit! By POOR WILLIAM →VIDEO INCLUDED← The other late evening began with Poor William laughing at “his ownself.” Him all knowing he was full of what Coach Artie Nute called “bullmalarkey.” Now, he does not bullshit to actually con folks into thinking something contrary to their own beliefs, nor does he bullshit--well, not too … [Read More...]
Ungratefulness
By Pontificus Minimus “A thankless person rarely does a thankful deed.” -- Author unknown How many folks do we know, often including ourselves, who harp on every negative aspect of every situation or event? It’s a shame! Ole Pontificus is no different; too often he focuses on the negatives instead of the positives, and when he does, nobody benefits. So, he writes about ungratefulness … [Read More...]
Portraits Christopher Keywood Style
A R T E E S T S Portraits Christopher Keywood Style Christopher has wanted to move away, back to where he was raised in Port Angeles, WA, near Seattle. However, after spending the last two months there, he realized where he belongs -- his birthplace, here in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Christopher has found a passion for painting portraits and he especially enjoys … [Read More...]
What in the World are You Planning To Do? Posted 7-27-11
VIDEOS included.← Ok, it's another week in Clarksdale and Coahoma County and beyond. Have we done ANYTHING? Well, not much but a little. What ranks WAY up there is Delta Bohemian Clifford Davis's impromptu serenade while hangin' in Rust Restaurant's Bar. WATCH THE VIDEO. Also, Magical Madge made a quick visit to Oxford to the up and coming Oxford Blues Festival, in it's second year. Maude … [Read More...]
Writers Overload, Fairy-Tale Endings, and Mr. Right Now
Writer's Overload, Fairy-Tale Endings, and Mr. Right Now By YOUNG & FREE writer CORINNE VANCE Follow Corinne on Twitter @corinne143. Time and time again I have sat patiently in front of my computer screen waiting for a thought to stimulate my mind and put my fingers to work on my keyboard. I have desperately attempted to pull emotion out of the most impassive experiences I could … [Read More...]
Whether We Listen To It or Not – an unconventional book review and video interview – Hidden History of Mississippi Blues
Whether We Listen To It or Not Whether We Admit It or Not Whether We Know It or Not An unconventional Book Review and Video Interview of Roger Stolle and his Hidden History of Mississippi Blues By Magical Madge and Poor William →VIDEO INTERVIEW and MORE PHOTOS at bottom of post← The following video interview was conducted in one of the elegant rooms in the Clark House … [Read More...]
What is Going On?
→ VIDEOS INCLUDED← You tell me....what IS going on around Clarksdale and Coahoma County and beyond these hot summer days? Folks are movin' slow and in a vacation kind of mood. The Delta Bohemian attended the Summer Blow-Out Blues Jam at The Den on Thursday, July 7th and enjoyed the sounds of Clarksdale icon Johnny Billington and the sweet sweet sounds of Dr. Alphonso Sanders. Paula Thompson, … [Read More...]
How Taking the Chicago Plunge in 1969 Changed a Seminarian
By Guest Bohemian Rev. David A. Elliott III with Publishers Footnote by Magical Madge I have been asked by Magical Madge to be a “Guest Bohemian”–an honor which I cherish very much. I taught Madge at All Saints’ Episcopal School in Vicksburg, Missisippi and just recently met the rest of her family–Corinne and Poor William. I commented on The Delta Bohemian website on Corinne’s article “Treat … [Read More...]
Marshall Bouldin III and Troy Catchings: Peerless Artists
By Pontificus Minimus Rare is the opportunity in today’s amoral and egocentric times to be in the presence of two great men or women in an intimate setting at the same time. Recently, Pontificus had that singular pleasure, and it has the potential to change his life, it he will let it. Pontificus interviewed the legendary local portrait artist, Marshall Bouldin III, whose first commissioned … [Read More...]
the FOOT
the FOOT By Poor William →VIDEO INCLUDED← The evening began with the latent voice of Pontificus Minimus stilling Poor William’s jocular, often loquaciousness (OR) often jocular, loquaciousness. As, “W” might say, “That’s for you thinkers out there!” The tawdry lad had nothing to say—rendered speechless, he was! Alas, what shall he do? Slacking of late has he, a hint of summer idle. … [Read More...]
The Green Zebra
Poor William's Whims: The Green Zebra By POOR WILLIAM Damn, is Poor William dropping acid or what? A green zebra, you gotta be kidding? No, PW is not dropping acid, nor has he lost the last vestige of sense he has, which ain’t much. A green zebra is an Heirloom tomato. The skin is emerald in color with green stippling and yellow striations. The flesh is … [Read More...]
Treat Your Neighbor As Yourself, or Treat Your White Neighbor As Yourself
By CORINNE VANCE →VIDEO INCLUDED← And one of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all … [Read More...]
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