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Yesterday, the Auburn University family lost one of its legends, Coach Pat Dye, who died at age 80 after being hospitalized for kidney problems and was diagnosed with COVID-19. In 2011, I was honored to interview Pat Dye at his office at Auburn University, where he still did administrative work, for my book, “Hidden History… Continue reading That time I interviewed Coach Pat Dye for my book about Auburn

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My ‘Guide to the South’s Quirkiest Roadside Attractions’ is available exclusively at Books-a-Million

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Kelly Kazek

For years, whenever I have given presentations about quirky places in the South, people have asked me if I had a list of places to share, or if one of my books provided one. I always had to say no. FINALLY! My 12th book, recently released as a Books-a-Million exclusive, lists fun and unusual sights… Continue reading My ‘Guide to the South’s Quirkiest Roadside Attractions’ is available exclusively at Books-a-Million

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I was looking for a message from Mother Nature and found a ‘real’ live unicorn

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Kelly Kazek

I have long wanted to take a photo of a natural attraction I’d written about but never seen – the trees that grew together to spell HI in the Hays Nature Preserve on the outskirts of Huntsville. I finally got my chance Saturday along with another surprise: a visit with a real-for-sure unicorn (lots of… Continue reading I was looking for a message from Mother Nature and found a ‘real’ live unicorn

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A visit to the tiny town of Viola, Tenn.

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Kelly Kazek

In April, in the early days of social distancing, Sweetums and I took a drive to the Victorian village of Rugby, Tenn., and we drove through the tiny town of Viola, Tenn. I know very little about it but wanted to share the photos because the town hall was so picturesque. Here’s what I learned… Continue reading A visit to the tiny town of Viola, Tenn.

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Y’all will just melt over this ‘Y is for Y’all’ book. So adorable!

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 Kelly Kazek

I love my job at It’s a Southern Thing (SouthernThing.com). I love writing about fun and quirky places and penning humor columns to try to help people smile during bad times. But my most recent project for SouthernThing.com may be my all-time fave. We have created a “Y is for Y’all” picture book of Southern… Continue reading Y’all will just melt over this ‘Y is for Y’all’ book. So adorable!