Author: Kelly Kazek

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10 adorably quirky grandparent names & the stories behind them

Kelly Kazek

I didn’t intend to write a blog post about this. I just heard someone say an unusual grandparent name on TV and wondered what kinds of nicknames were out there. So I posted the question on Facebook and got tons of responses. Many people said “MeeMaw” and “PaPaw,” which another reader said are only used… Continue reading 10 adorably quirky grandparent names & the stories behind them

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These Olympians are nuts. Where are their mothers?

Kelly Kazek

Following is an excerpt from this week’s column on AL.com. The link at the bottom takes you to the full column. The older I get, the harder it is to watch the Olympics. And I absolutely love the Olympics. The athletes’ feel-good stories give us hope for a humanity that the internet has totally ruined… Continue reading These Olympians are nuts. Where are their mothers?

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What kinds of messages did those conversation hearts have in 1866?

Kelly Kazek

Even as a kid, I hated the chalky taste of those little conversation hearts. It was like eating Tums … or, you know, actual chalk. They come in a distant third behind two other contentious sweets: candy corn and Peeps. (Although with this dieting I’m doing right now, I could prolly chew through a box… Continue reading What kinds of messages did those conversation hearts have in 1866?

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This 1790 log cabin was saved. My heart is full

Kelly Kazek

In our travels, Sweetums and I come across many historic structures on the verge of collapse. I hate to see it but I also realize the amount of money and community support required to maintain old homes and buildings. Smaller communities without historical societies or people to apply for grants have the most trouble preserving… Continue reading This 1790 log cabin was saved. My heart is full