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The story of Beautiful Jim Key, the horse that could read and do math

Kelly Kazek

A 1904 advertisement invited the public to see Beautiful Jim Key at the World’s Fair in St. Louis. Price of admission was 15 cents, a fair amount considering visitors would get to see a horse who, according to the ad, “ Reads, Writes, Spells, Counts, Figures, Changes Money Using a National Cash Register, Even Gives… Continue reading The story of Beautiful Jim Key, the horse that could read and do math

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Lane Cake is a true Southern welcome

Kelly Kazek

Have you ever had Lane Cake? Here is the story behind the notoriously difficult-to-make cake, in an excerpt from my book, "Forgotten Tales of Alabama." It was in 1960 that one of Alabama's most famous residents, Nelle Harper Lee, immortalized a lesser known woman from the state's past: Emma Rylander Lane. In Harper Lee's only… Continue reading Lane Cake is a true Southern welcome

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Update on my 'Guide to Southern Oddities' and check out this great new Southern phrase book

Kelly Kazek

I wanted to update you all on some book news: One came early and another is coming to stores late. Several of you have asked about “A Guide to Southern Oddities,” which was supposed to be in stores before Christmas. Editing and publishing would have been rushed so the publisher delayed its release until spring.… Continue reading Update on my 'Guide to Southern Oddities' and check out this great new Southern phrase book

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Baby Girl is engaged and here’s why I’m thrilled

Kelly Kazek

Everyone in my family has to get accustomed to being fodder for my humor columns. Baby Girl has been suffering the longest -- for 26 years, bless her heart. (I've known my big brother Doofus longer but his life is not nearly funny enough to be featured often -- although he does figure prominently in… Continue reading Baby Girl is engaged and here’s why I’m thrilled