Author Archives: kathydoremus

About kathydoremus

Wife, mother, daughter, and friend. One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and is utterly unable to escape the allure of alliteration:) Amateur nature photographer. A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams. Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl. One who is nourished by silence, solitude, and a good cup of coffee. A lover of God’s Word and the riches that are hidden there. An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.

Another Zinnia Lover

Posted on August 15, 2018

So…turns out I’m not the only Zinnia lover around! This glorious male goldfinch (and a handful of his friends) have taken quite a liking to our colorful front yard flowers. So much beauty! Advertisements

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged bird watching, creativity, flowers, gardening, goldfinch, hobbies, nature, photography | 16 Comments

A Wonderful Water-full Weekend

Posted on August 12, 2018

What makes a wonderful weekend? Well, if you ask Tucker, it’s any weekend that involves water…and since this weekend included not one, but two river romps…well…he was one happy labramutt! Usually, when we take him to the river or to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lab Life | Tagged adventure, hiking, labrador retrievers, parks, pets, photography, rescue dogs | 7 Comments

Guard, Grab, and Gobble

Posted on August 10, 2018

This Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch, brandishing his beak like a double-edged sword. Clearly, he wanted no company and no competition! After guarding the area for a moment or two, he proceeded to scoop up a hearty … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird feeding, birds, hobbies, nature, photography, red-bellied woodpecker, woodpeckers | 11 Comments

Oh For A Zillion Zinnias!

Posted on August 9, 2018

Oh for a zillion zinnias! These brilliant bursts of color brighten the summer season with their beauty -and also with the beauty they bring! As I stood outside with my camera, several butterflies stopped by to sip of their sweetness. … Continue reading →

Posted in Words Without Birds | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, gardening, hummingbird moth, moths, photography, summer | 12 Comments

There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on August 5, 2018

A week ago we were just getting back from Orcas Island, where we watched whales… …explored trails… …and enjoyed the beauty of land and sea. And while our trip was beyond wonderful, I think Dorothy was right when she said, … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged butterflies, hobbies, Monarch Butterfly, Orcas Island, photography, travel | 9 Comments

Same Kind of Different As Me

Posted on August 2, 2018

There’s a popular book that bears the title Same Kind of Different as Me, as well as a movie based on the book, but it also seemed a fitting title for this post. While in Orcas Island, I would wake-up … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged adventure, bird watching, birds, birds of Washington state, nature, photography, travel | 8 Comments

A Fintastic Experience

Posted on July 29, 2018

When I was a little girl, I daydreamed of sailing the Calypso in search of dolphins and killer whales. Creatures of the sea have always fascinated me, and while I never had the chance to join Cousteau’s crew, I did … Continue reading →