That… Which Matters Most

  • In Memory of an Arizona Ash

    Planted some 40 years ago, the ash was cut down yesterday, October 27, 2022. I’m not sure why it’s bothering me so much. It’s just a tree, but it is. And in the interest of photography and tree lovers, I’m adding this to Dawn’s Festival of Trees 2022.  All photos… Listen ⇢

    In Memory of an Arizona Ash

  • Death of an Ash

    It doesn’t look much to the untrained eye. But it is everything. After moving into our new home in late August, I was sitting on the back porch, enjoying my backyard when I really began looking at the Arizona Ash growing in the middle of the yard. I fell in… Listen ⇢

    Death of an Ash

  • Lonely Chair, New Floor, Beautiful Sunset

    We had to put in a new floor, and yes, we had to. The old one had holes underneath it, was terribly warped, and it was like walking in sand dunes. Our contractor was able to level out the floor but gave us the warning that we could have to… Listen ⇢

    Lonely Chair, New Floor, Beautiful Sunset

  • FOTD — October 18 — Yellow Roses

    My wife bought these last week, and I couldn’t help snapping a few shots. I’m including this in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge. Below, I also included the old man of the sea. All photos are copyright © Timothy J. Hammons, 2022. Listen ⇢

    FOTD — October 18 — Yellow Roses

  • I Finally Finished Walking With Destiny

    Last night, I finally finished Andrew Roberts’ excellent book Churchill: Walking with Destiny. It took me more than a year to read it. I figure since it’s about Churchill’s life, I shouldn’t be able to fly through the book in a couple of months. After all, it took Churchill 91… Listen ⇢

    I Finally Finished Walking With Destiny

  • CBWC — Tickets and the Lockdown

    Nothing will send fear into a teacher’s heart more than the word “lockdown,” especially after the recent Uvalde massacre. It was a normal Tuesday when one of the aids from another class stuck her head in the door and yelled lockdown. I thought it was drill because I don’t have… Listen ⇢

    CBWC — Tickets and the Lockdown

  • Friday Night Lights, Down Home Reflections

    I took these photos a week ago, at a football game where my youngest son was marching in the band. It had rained most of the day, and I could let a good reflection go to waste. This post is part of Debbie’s Six Word Saturday Challenge on her blog,… Listen ⇢

    Friday Night Lights, Down Home Reflections

  • CBWC: Texture

    Just a quick post to join Cee’s Black & White Challenge: texture. I had a few to share. This is our chandelier in our living room. Not sure if I like it. The wood grain gets my vote! The grass has actually greened up since I took this shot. All… Listen ⇢

    CBWC: Texture

  • First Fire in the Fire Pit

    Got home after work on Tuesday, and was tired. I didn’t feel like doing much, but sitting out on our back deck and enjoying the evening. I hadn’t planned on it, but the call of the empty fire pit was too much. So I started a small fire and enjoyed… Listen ⇢

    First Fire in the Fire Pit