-
The Author
About William Bruce
Contact William Bruce
Will@WilliamBruce.org / (251) 990-5934The William Bruce Business Discussion
-
Recent Posts
- Were There Welsh Explorers on the Shores of Mobile Bay 300 Years Before Columbus “Discovered” America?
- The Colorful History of Pirates Cove Bar and Restaurant
- Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is from Robertsdale.
- Giving a Shoutout to Fairhope’s Invaluable Healthcare Workers During this Covid Mess!
- Talking to the Dead: Séances in Safford
Follow Us
Author Archives: William Bruce
Were There Welsh Explorers on the Shores of Mobile Bay 300 Years Before Columbus “Discovered” America?
Local legend says Prince Madoc and his band of Welsh explorers were on the shores of Mobile Bay over 300 years before Columbus “discovered” America. Continue reading
The Colorful History of Pirates Cove Bar and Restaurant
In the annals of iconic bars in South Baldwin County, Pirates Cove ranks right up there with the Flora-Bama. But while the Flora-Bama is on the main beach highway, Pirates Cove is, well, … not. It’s in the boonies down … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Fairhope Alabama
Tagged Arnica Bay, Josephine AL, Lillian AL, Pirates Cove, William Bruce Fairhope AL
Leave a comment
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is from Robertsdale.
Tim Cook’s communications and management skills discussed. Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Giving a Shoutout to Fairhope’s Invaluable Healthcare Workers During this Covid Mess!
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Talking to the Dead: Séances in Safford
By William Bruce Webster defines a séance as a meeting in which people attempt to make contact with the dead. The movement was labeled Spiritualism and reached a peak in the United States in the first half of the 20th Century. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
The Business of Beer
Beer is a huge worldwide business. It is the world’s most widely consumed and probably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. Interestingly, the Czech Republic is the world’s largest per capita consumer of beer. Folks there each consume 42 gallons per year of the brew. In second place – no surprise – is Ireland where those jolly folks annually drink 32 gallons per person. Rounding out the top five counties in consumption are Austria, Germany and Romania. The United States actually ranks 15th in the world in per capita consumption. Continue reading
What’s With Camden, Alabama? Is There Something in the Water?
As of this month, little Camden, Alabama now claims an incumbent United States Senator, an incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alabama, and now the President of the University of Alabama. What is it about Camden? Continue reading
On the “Hot Tamale Trail” Through the Mississippi Delta
Where is the Mississippi Delta. And what is the Hot Tamale Trail through the Delta? Well, I’m glad you asked. Herewith, my excellent adventure on the Hot Tamale Trail through the Mississippi Delta. Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, William Bruce
Tagged Alluvian Hotel, B.B. King Museum, Crown Restaurant Indianola MS, Doe Signa, Doe's Eat Place Greenville MS, Florence Signa, Fulton Thompson, Greenville MS, Greenwood MS, Hot Tamale, Hot Tamale Festival, Hot Tamale Trail, Indianola MS, Linda Gentry Thompson, Mississippi Delta, Mississippi River, Peabody Hotel, The Crystal Grill Greenwood MS, The Witch's Grave Yazoo City MS, William Bruce Fairhope AL, Yazoo City MS
6 Comments
Today is Friday the 13th.
What gives with this superstition? Is there some evidence to support the fear? Or is Bubba “Beam” Lowtower, III, the Sage of Catherine, Alabama right when he eloquently says, “there ain’t nothin’ to it.”
Continue reading
Spicy Pecan and Cheese Ball with Pepper Jelly Recipe. It’s Terrific!
I’ve made this recipe many times and it never fails to get rave reviews. It’s a great hors d’oeuvre to take to a party, or to serve at your own gathering. Guaranteed to please. Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged Cheese, cheese ball, hors d'oeuvre, Pecan, pecan ball, pepper jelly, Tabasco, Tabasco pepper
Leave a comment
Flying Bridges & Hyperactive Azaleas 