No, we are not at Saint Peter’s Basilica. But we are near a royal place. People have their own most reverent places to go. Folks might go to Saint Peter’s, the Hurva Synagogue, the Pashupatinath Temple, the Masjid al‑Haram Mosque. The Simpsons go to the First Church of Springfield. The Slowskys go to Franklin’s BBQ… Read More The Basilica of ATX – May 2023
The Masters… probably one of the most prestigious competitive sports events in the world is going on as we speak at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Each year it is the first of four major golf championships – the others being the PGA Championship, The Open, and the British Open (the Open… Read More Masters Tournament – Apr 2023
For those of you who follow our real estate transactions (hopefully not), this may sound like a re-do, but we are selling our house in the Prince Howard neighborhood and moving full time to our cottage in New Hampshire. Sound oddly familiar? We have made the decision and are in process of making this happen. … Read More Prince Howard – Sept 2022
Chock up another one for the records… shortest visit to the Masters. Ever. We were on the Augusta National grounds for a grand total of about an hour. A little background might be helpful. If you are not one of the +/- 300 members of Augusta National Golf Club, a winner of one of five… Read More Masters Tournament – Apr 2022
For some of you, it is travel season! For the rest of you, it’s just Tuesday. Either way, spring is in the air, and it is time to prepare to hit the road. When and where are we next traveling? Hell if I know, but as soon as my wife tells me I will be… Read More Travel Season – Mar 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – everywhere you go! Let tacky be your guide. On Dasher, on Dancer…. We hosted Christmas caroling in the hood, kind of a tradition. All we do is put out a sign. The rest is magic. And if you want to know why we love Christmas caroling,… Read More Christmas Caroling – Dec 2021
You can choose to love him (because he’s on your team) or hate him (because he’s not on your team), but there is no disputing Tom Brady’s greatness as an NFL quarterback – the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all Time). The statistics are just silly no matter the criteria. We had the opportunity to see Tom… Read More Brady – Dec 2021
PSA (PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT) #105: PROVIDING IMBALANCED, QUASI-ACCURATE AND INSENSITIVE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. With the Covid virus and its’ mutations still spreading, including the newest Prince Howard variant, the neighborhood was delighted to be able to get Covid testing, as well as an assortment of vaccines at the new QT Neighborhood convenience store that opened just… Read More Halloween – Oct 2021
2020 has been the worst year ever – right? Watching 2020 unfold was like watching porn. First it was titillating, then it felt unseemly, and lastly you got a sinking feeling in the pit in your stomach like you get two minutes after wolfing down a quarter pounder and large fry. No happy ending, so… Read More 2020 in Review – Dec 2020
Thanksgiving won’t be the same this year with Covid; limited or no travel, no big gatherings – I think we all know the list of “not that”. We won’t be with our kids this year – first time ever. Nevertheless, it is a time for thanks! We will be doing a Zoom call with the… Read More Thanksgiving Retro Style – Nov 2020
OK, we weren’t really in Atlanta and we didn’t really go to Boston. But you get the idea – we headed north. In our never-ending search for the perfect climate, we have departed the Atlanta area and have headed north to New England. Nothing says leave Atlanta better than 90+ degree temperatures. Our first stop… Read More ATL to BOS – June 2020
Another year of graduating students! Or was it just another year!?! I believe this year was, shall we say, distinctive. Let’s consider the traditional high school or college graduation ceremony. I won’t lie – I don’t remember a damn thing about my graduation ceremonies. I don’t have pictures of my high school graduation, and my… Read More Graduation Day – May 2020
I call it the Prince Howard Way, because this neighborhood has clearly been touched with love and compassion. When asked recently to donate for healthcare workers at the local hospital, the neighborhood quickly responded with acts of kindness, caring, and consideration. I know this is not just happening in our neighborhood; it is surely happening… Read More The Prince Howard Way – Apr 2020
This year may not be the primo get-out-on-the-road year, what with all the impact from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Duh. But that does not mean we are unable to navigate our own yard! So, in lieu of captivating photos and stories from our RV travels, sit back, enjoy a cup of coffee, pour yourself a cold… Read More Our Yard – Apr 2020
Atlanta this year has received a boatload of rain, and yesterday was no different. In a typical week this year, it is my belief we have “enjoyed” about 5 ½ days of rain, a day of clouds, and about 2 hours of sun. I decided that today I was in charge, not the weather, and,… Read More Sope Creek – Mar 2020
OK, so it’s been awhile. I know. I thought I no longer needed the self-therapy of writing blog posts, but Karen has convinced me that my mental instability is in dire need of some serious assistance – she has informed me I am neither stable or a genius. WTF. We headed west (from Atlanta) to… Read More Winter Road Trip – Jan 2020
Chock up another year of neighborhood caroling! Yes, the Carol Caravan made it through the hood unscathed, with much joy, many laughs and some great singing! Like any year we have done this, we start with the basics… a trailer with hay, lights (as gaudy as possible), a heavy marketing campaign (a sign), carolers, parental… Read More Christmas Caroling – Dec 2019
Oh boy – back in the hood… and for Halloween! Talk about magical… or would that be black magic. Whatever it was, we must have had 100 kids show up at our door to trick or treat. First off, it is hard to be a photographer memorializing this sacred event when you are an active… Read More Halloween – Oct 2019
Ah yes, back in the hood. At the risk of offending our NH brethren, it feels great being back in the hood. By now, you know the drill. This year’s annual block party was amazing, despite 95 degree temps, led by the Honorable Reza, and his trusty sidekicks DJ and Matt. For those uninitiated, Reza… Read More Block Party – Aug 2019
“Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! (Hamlet) I have told my wife and kids that the next time I move out of this house there will… Read More Honey, I’m Home! – Aug 2019
I know, I know, we have been remiss posting for a while. Sometimes life gets in the way of reporting on life. This will be a short post, but just wanted everyone to know we are alive and well! We successfully closed on our new house in New Hampshire several weeks ago, and we are… Read More New Digs – Oct 2018
No, not the awesome Indie rock group. We are talking about Florence (the hurricane/tropical storm) and the Machine (my truck). Timing can work for you… and sometimes not so much. With tight schedules, we needed to get our truck and utility trailer up to New Hampshire ahead of our closings, and it so happened that… Read More Florence and the Machine – Sept 2018
Even after 20 years living in the south, no one has ever mistaken me for being a good ole southern boy. I’ll say three words, and inevitably the first thing I hear is, “Boy, yarnt from around here, arya.” To which I usually and quite smartly say, “Well, gosh, no I am not!” “Bless your heart.”… Read More Southern Living – Sept 2018
You’re thinking – the Slowsky’s attended another block party? Yup. This year was no exception – a great time in the hood at the Reza Roundup. As I have spoken endlessly before, we live in a great neighborhood, where people actually talk, play, socialize – and enjoy! And really, when the school bus empties every… Read More Block Party – Aug 2018
Plan B. My original plan (Plan A) after this past weekend was to report back to you my detailed and hugely successful and tasty recipe for smoking a ham. Not so much. You most likely do not recall my post from three years ago (2015) about the ham I prepared and smoked for Easter, but… Read More Easter Ham – Apr 2018
It didn’t take much more than a trip to Austin, TX to inspire me to recommit to the fine art of smoking – meat, that is. While I have greatly enjoyed my Grill Dome Kamado style smoker, it did not have the cooking surface size I wanted, and I was really looking for a wood-fueled… Read More Smokin!!!!! – Mar 2018
I am going to tell you a story. Mind you, this is really not my story to tell, but I will share it nonetheless. Many of my stories are vicarious views through windows into others lives, served up through my somewhat twisted lens. Few would disagree that my perspective can be awry. Disclaimer: While I… Read More Going the Distance – Jan 2018
I have mixed feelings about saying good-bye to 2017, but thanks to the Coleman’s here in the Prince Howard hood, we brought in 2018 in fashion! Thanks to RapMasterBlaster and his sidekick Leonard for some FABULOUS dance tunes. Happy New Year!!!
Recently I had the opportunity to go to the new Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta to see The Atlanta Falcons (ATL Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints). What a great game – and venue! Did I mention the Falcons won? Rise up! The new stadium sits in the shadow of the old Georgia Dome – or… Read More Atlanta Falcons – Dec 2017
Last night as I was about to go to bed, I looked outside at the early part of a snow storm and saw such interesting colors and beautiful new snow. So I schlepped my camera in a plastic shopping bag and walked the neighborhood. Anyone who has ever walked during a snowstorm knows how much… Read More Snowfall – Dec 2017