CLARKSDALE, Mississippi So, are you thinking about coming to our little mecca in the heart of the Mississippi Delta but you aren’t too sure what to do when you get here? After all, could there really be that much to do in a town of 15,000+? Before the list begins, we want you to know […]
Je Ne Sais Quoi of Ocean Springs and Walter Anderson
February 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
INCLUDES PHOTO GALLERY “In order to realize the beauty of man we must realize his relation to nature.” –Walter Inglis Anderson Ocean Springs? Hell, I didn’t even know where it was until a few years ago. Now, it is my favorite place to visit.
Caught in an Eddy by Mark River
January 30, 2019 Leave a Comment
Caught in an Eddy by Mark River Introduction by Slim Gravy in italics There are a few folks in the lives of most who are always a welcome sight to see and whose words, demeanor and affectation always bless. My friend, Mark River Peoples, along with his friend and mentor, John Ruskey, are two such […]
10-Year Commemoration of Hurricane Katrina
August 26, 2015 1 Comment
Quapaw Canoe Company captain extraordinaire, Mark River Peoples, is a personal friend, keeper of the waters, fellow Red’s Lounge regular and a contributor to the Delta Bohemian. Madge and I dig this Dude. He stays on the down low, is self-effacing like his mentor and friend, Driftwood Johnnie Ruskey, and is able to articulate cogent […]
Surf the Great Mississippi River Flood of 2011 with John Ruskey
August 26, 2015 2 Comments
By Magical Madge With all these 10-year remembrances going on about the massive, destructive and deadly storm called Katrina, I am reminded of another storm which left it’s mark on some of us here in Northwest Mississippi. It wasn’t that long ago I struggled to sleep at night — I couldn’t get the thought of all that water […]
The Bitter Southerner Rides Some Wild Miles with John Ruskey
July 30, 2015 2 Comments
By Poor William – “The wilderness is the window of our souls, and water our smoothest passage through.” — John Ruskey, From “River Gator,” as published in I am Coyote: Readings from the Wild A timely, online publication started in 2013 called The Bitter Southerner just shared a wonderfully written, spectacularly photographed article about Delta […]
Quapaw Canoe Co. Captain Mark “River” and the Freshwater Spawners (Not a band)
May 21, 2015 1 Comment
By POOR WILLIAM PHOTOS The spawn is the symbol of new life and beginnings. A time of plenty for all species, and the reassurance of the incredible, undeniable cycles of life. — Mark “River” Peoples Followers of the Delta Bohemian® understand our deep, heartfelt appreciation for all things Quapaw Canoe Company—Driftwood Johnnie Ruskey’s recreational and conservation-oriented brainchild […]
Clarksdale Mayor highlight of Helena Annual Chamber Dinner
May 5, 2015 Leave a Comment
By MAGICAL MADGE PHOTO GALLERY at bottom of post Whooooo-oooot! When I hear that call, I know it’s a Quapaw calling! This time dear friend and founder of Quapaw Canoe Company John Ruskey invited Poor William and me to join him at his table for the Helena Annual Chamber dinner. The keynote speaker this year was Clarksdale Mayor […]
What led him to Quapaw Canoe Company?
March 11, 2015 4 Comments
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.
John Ruskey Lectures Delta Psi Fraternity at Ole Miss
February 16, 2015 1 Comment
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 […]
The ‘Sip Magazine Appreciates the DB
February 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
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….
Rice Farmer Outfits Delta Office with John Ruskey Paintings
January 8, 2015 5 Comments
By POOR WILLIAM Sumner, Mississippi VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY What always happens when an eclectic rice-farming, map-collecting restaurateur and Delta transplant buys a bevy of original artwork and giclées from a rugged individualist who paints, writes poetry, prose and music, while leading expeditions on the mighty Mississippi River? Well…? You get an uber-cool southern planter’s office […]
Mississippi Delta Cat Trumps Delta Dog, Every Time
January 5, 2015 2 Comments
By POOR WILLIAM Clarksdale, Mississippi VIDEO Mississippi Delta Dogs are an inescapable, loosely cherished constant in our beloved homeland, but they are not the cat’s meow! Cat will get a fella every time! A friend of Poor William’s is fond of saying that you can lead a man off in to the Grand Canyon with one […]
Time on the Mississippi River with Huck and Jim
October 10, 2014 3 Comments
By POOR WILLIAM Clarksdale, Mississippi (VIDEOS with PHOTOS) “Is it necessary to cut rope and are your only true and trustworthy companions castaways?” John Ruskey, guiding a seminar discussion about Huckleberry Finn Well? This known rope cutter believes this is a mighty fine question for above-and-beyond ruminations.
Mississippi River Great Books Seminar Openings
August 29, 2014 3 Comments
By POOR WILLIAM Clarksdale, Mississippi Have you been searching for a salubrious, multi-day adventure in the Mississippi Delta that includes Socratic discussion of seminal Western literature, camping and canoeing on the Mississippi River in a 30-foot-long cypress canoe, and a stay in the oldest extant home in Clarksdale, Mississippi, all during the Tennessee Williams Festival? Well, […]
Paddler Celebration at Quapaw Canoe Company
April 7, 2014 Leave a Comment
(CLARKSDALE, Mississippi) PRESS RELEASE FROM QUAPAW CANOE COMPANY What: Honoring the Gov. Phil Bryant, Sen. Robert Jackson, Rep. Chuck Espy, Rep. Brad Mayo, and the many others Reps and Senators who voted in SB 2972, the new Mississippi legislation specifically addressing river guiding companies on navigable waterways and nature tourism! And many, many others who […]
Clarksdale and New York City Go Head To Head on UDIA VPELA Urban Developments Tour of USA
March 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
(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?
When A Friend Asks For Help, Respond. Is The Mississippi River Your Friend?
February 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Coahoma Living Magazine features John Ruskey and his new RIVER GATOR website
August 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Summer 2012 issue of Clarksdale Press Register’s Coahoma Living magazine celebrates the dawn of a new website. RIVERGATOR.org has been birthed by Delta Bohemian Driftwood Johnnie, aka John Ruskey of Quapaw Canoe Company. After many years of personal river experience and several years of site development, John has given to non-motorized […]
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) 2012 Race Calendar Featuring photograph by The Delta Bohemian
January 5, 2012 6 Comments
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) 2012 Race Calendar Featuring photograph by The Delta Bohemian A Photo of the Year Contest was conducted by Supconnect.com. The calendar was created to give paddle boarders a tool to help them organize their schedule of events; Magical Madge submitted a photograph taken by Poor William. The photo was taken […]
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