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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
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
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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.”
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90-Year Old Coppersmith Still Turning Out Lanterns
When Bill Paulk opened his coppersmith company in 1985 at age 64 he says it was as “a retirement business.” Now 26 years later at age 90, Paulk gives no hint of real retirement. He is still handcrafting copper lanterns. Continue reading
An Adventure Into Prehistoric Alabama
Deep in the heart of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta lies a mysterious island, studied for centuries by explorers, archeologists and historians. As the crow flies, the island is only 24 miles north of downtown Mobile, Alabama. But by other measures, it’s eons away. The site is accessible only by boat. Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Mobile Alabama, William Bruce
Tagged Alabama, Alabama Historical Commission, Alabama River, Blakeley State Park, Bottle Creek Indian Mounds, Captain Steve DAy, Center for Archeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, Delta Explorer at Blakeley, Dr. Greg Waselkov, Mississippian Indian, Mobile Alabama, Mobile River, Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mound builders, Mound Island Mobile Delta, Moundville AL, Tensaw River, Tombigbee River, University of South Alabama, William Bruce Mobile & Fairhope AL
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The Business Side of Girl Scout Cookies
Your intrepid writer here has eaten tons of Girl Scout cookies in the last few weeks which qualifies said glutton as an expert witness. A little curiosity about the business side of the operation revealed some interesting information. Continue reading
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Tagged Girl Scout cookie, Girl Scouts of the USA, Scouting
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Flying Bridges & Hyperactive Azaleas 