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I Ain’t Even Looking at that Sign

March 9, 2011 4 Comments

I Ain’t Even Looking at that Sign By FAT CLYDE Clarksvegas – a moniker by which the Mississippi Delta town of Clarksdale is known, indicating its strong propensity for gambling. Of the many vices for which the Delta is known (relative to our more pious neighbors in the hills to the east), gambling ranks […]

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Toomer’s Corner Makes the South the South

February 17, 2011 2 Comments

POOR WILLIAM’S WHIMS: Toomer’s Corner Makes the South the South By POOR WILLIAM Today’s headline news in the Clarion Ledger from the Associated Press: “Auburn: Oak trees poisoned at Toomer’s Corner.” The aged oak trees are on the site where Auburn fans have long celebrated big wins. Ain’t that ‘bout a bitch? It’s […]