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If Sweetums doesn’t want his cookie eaten, he shouldn’t leave it lying around

Kelly Kazek

I'm about to out myself as a cookie hog by telling you a real-life text thread between Sweetums and me. The background: Sweetums' youngest son, Groover, was with us last weekend and Groover and I walked up to Edgar's Bakery near our home. He got a cupcake and chose one iced pumpkin-shaped sugar cookie each… Continue reading If Sweetums doesn’t want his cookie eaten, he shouldn’t leave it lying around

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This writer is named Crescent Dragonwagon & the reason is so great

Kelly Kazek

Last week, I was doing some research and came across the book “The Cornbread Gospels.” It was written by a fellow writer named Crescent Dragonwagon. When I saw the name, I did a double-take, then did what anyone else would do: Wonder if it’s the name she was given at birth. I just had to… Continue reading This writer is named Crescent Dragonwagon & the reason is so great

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My real-life movie roles: ‘I Was a Menopausal Bride,’ featured with ‘Hot Flash Time Machine’

Kelly Kazek

Today's AL.com column gives a review of my year as a menopausal newlywed. See how Sweetums rates. The link below takes you to the full column on AL.com. A year ago, I married my Sweetums, partly because he’s as weird as I am but mostly because he knows exactly what to say to a menopausal… Continue reading My real-life movie roles: ‘I Was a Menopausal Bride,’ featured with ‘Hot Flash Time Machine’

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The legend of Robert the Doll, a famous Key West tale of possession

Kelly Kazek

Baby Girl and I first saw Robert the Doll when we went to Key West in 2007. He was displayed in a glass case and looked adorable … in a creepy way. He wore a little sailor suit and a jaunty hat. But Robert’s story is anything but quaint: according to legend, he is possessed.… Continue reading The legend of Robert the Doll, a famous Key West tale of possession