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Here is just a partial list – there’s a list! – of Bigfoot items in our house

Below is a brief excerpt from my book "Not Quite Right: Mostly True Tales of a Weird News Reporter." To order a signed copy for $15, email kellykazek@kellykazek.com. Important note: If you were thinking of buying Sweetums a Bigfoot collectible, you must first fill out a form stating what it is and detailing your intentions… Continue reading Here is just a partial list – there’s a list! – of Bigfoot items in our house

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Did your granny have a ‘pocketbook’? A glossary of old-fashioned words

Below is an excerpt from my column that originally appeared on It's a Southern Thing. Click here to read the full column now. This column had a "sequel" of even more granny words. Click here to read the full follow-up now. The other day, a friend posted on Facebook that she'd used the word "pocketbook"… Continue reading Did your granny have a ‘pocketbook’? A glossary of old-fashioned words

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This week’s featured collection: Our signed editions by Alabama’s best writers

As promised, here's another quick look at one of Sweetums' and my collections, although this time not a weird one. We have row after row of shelves in the library of our new home filled with books by Alabama authors. The sight of these books makes me so happy. We have books of all genres,… Continue reading This week’s featured collection: Our signed editions by Alabama’s best writers

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A crazy tale of sibling rivalry and why I still love my big brother, Doofus

Below is an excerpt from my 2018 book, "Not Quite Right: Mostly True Tales of a Weird News Reporter." Click here to order a sale copy or email kellykazek@kellykazek.com to order a signed copy. Click here to read the Kirkus Review. It's a good one! When no one was around to witness it, my big… Continue reading A crazy tale of sibling rivalry and why I still love my big brother, Doofus