Author: Kelly Kazek

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Sweetums really needs an 18-foot caveman statue. Here’s how to donate

Kelly Kazek

Out there in Readerland, lots and lots of you are generous enough to share notices of all kinds about Bigfoot merchandise we might need for Sweetums' collection. Y'all know I appreciate it, right? BUT. I have told Sweetums the front garden is officially full and no more Sasqui or Loch Ness Monsters or gnomes or… Continue reading Sweetums really needs an 18-foot caveman statue. Here’s how to donate

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You know that Pink Stuff your grandma makes for holiday meals? It has a real name

Kelly Kazek

This excerpt is from a column on Grandma's Pink Stuff that was initially published on It's a Southern Thing (southernthing.com). The link at the end of the column will take you to the full column on the IAST site. Or go directly to the column now by clicking here. If I walked up to you… Continue reading You know that Pink Stuff your grandma makes for holiday meals? It has a real name

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I can hear but I use closed captioning … because I’m old and it’s easier that way

Kelly Kazek

I watch TV with the closed captioning and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Does that make me seem old? Sure, but not as old as carrying a flip phone or wearing capris with white tennis shoes (according to Baby Girl). But apparently, I’m in good company … of other people whose mailboxes are flooded… Continue reading I can hear but I use closed captioning … because I’m old and it’s easier that way