Category: Southern Thing Columns

This is where I share excerpts and links to my weekly humor column that appears on It’s a Southern Thing. (For those who are curious, I share the excerpt not because it tickles me to redirect you to the full column but because the column is the property of SouthernThing.com but I share part of it here so readers who follow the blog will know it has been posted.)

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In my South, the motto is Peace, Love, and Biscuits

Kelly Kazek

Merry Christmas, y'all! Below is the introduction from my newest book called "It's a Southern Thing: Life's Different Here, Y'all", a collection of my humor columns. You can grab one here. If you do, please let me know how you like it with a review on the IAST site or here. You guys are the… Continue reading In my South, the motto is Peace, Love, and Biscuits

Southern Thing Columns

Were you ever told to ‘quit being ugly?’ The Southern Handbook is the book you need

Kelly Kazek

Look what's new in the It's a Southern Thing store! My latest book, Southern Handbook: How to Quit Being Ugly and Act Like Somebody, is here. It's a companion to 2022's bestseller, Southern Thesaurus: For When You're Plumb Out of Things to Say. These two beautifully illustrated, hardcover books are your Guides to Southern Life.… Continue reading Were you ever told to ‘quit being ugly?’ The Southern Handbook is the book you need

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Yes, Atticus Finch, you can choose your family

Kelly Kazek

Below is an excerpt of a column that originally appeared on It's a Southern Thing. Click here to be directed to the full column now. Her voice was low but sweet. It seemed too hoarse for the tiny body it came from, as if it had flowed over gravel and sandpaper, smoothed out with maybe… Continue reading Yes, Atticus Finch, you can choose your family

Southern Thing Columns

The intriguing Ace of Clubs House

Kelly Kazek

Below is a brief excerpt from my 2020 book, "A Guide to the South's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions." It is a Books-a-Million exclusive and can be purchased in stores or on the website here. The intriguing name for this house comes from the fact that it is shaped like a club, with three octagonal wings and… Continue reading The intriguing Ace of Clubs House

Southern Thing Columns

We’re losing our handwriting … and a little piece of ourselves

Kelly Kazek

Below is an excerpt from a column initially published on It's a Southern Thing. Click here to be directed to the full column now. On my daughter’s wedding day, she carried a gorgeous bouquet with a special tag attached. The small piece of leather, tied to the bouquet with a ribbon, was made by her… Continue reading We’re losing our handwriting … and a little piece of ourselves