Southern Thing Columns

9 things journalists wish commenters knew

Yes, I went there. I am inviting more comments with my column on online commenters and trolls. The link at the bottom of this excerpt will take you to the full column on AL.com. I decided I need to do my part in fostering better communication. To start the discussion, I am writing nine things… Continue reading 9 things journalists wish commenters knew

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Do women really need dangly crotch jewelry to draw attention (whisper) down there?

[Kelly Kazek] In a world in which really stupid people strive for attention with selfies and TMI disclosures, there are still some things we humans ought not draw attention to, and tops on the list is our (whisper) private parts. NOTE: This is today's column for AL.com. A link at the bottom takes you to the full column. As… Continue reading Do women really need dangly crotch jewelry to draw attention (whisper) down there?

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Couples Issue of the Week: Slasher film v. nature documentary; pick a side

  I understand, even before writing this column, that it may cause some of you to have a come-apart. That is not my intention. My intention is to foster understanding and goodwill between the sexes, by which I mean get the women on my side so I can show Sweetums I'm not crazy. So here… Continue reading Couples Issue of the Week: Slasher film v. nature documentary; pick a side