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.

Happy Humming

Posted on July 3, 2019

Some people hum when they are happy (like my Dad when he is sneaking snacks from the kitchen!) – and I am happy around wings that hum – like hummingbirds and hummingbird moths. While I was out taking pictures in … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged art, garden, hobbies, hummingbird moth, hummingbirds, photography, summer | 20 Comments

Diamonds Are Not This Girl’s Best Friend

Posted on June 28, 2019

You’ve surely heard it said (or sung!) that “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” – well, not this girl! Call me quirky, but I get more joy from a beautiful dead branch than from a dazzling diamond. So, needless to … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird photography, bird watching, georgia birds, photography, red-headed woodpecker, wildlife photography, woodpeckers, writing | 12 Comments

The Presence of a Pileated

Posted on June 22, 2019

I knew there was a Pileated Woodpecker in the area, as I’ve been hearing it’s call (which sounds a bit like maniacal laughter) for the last several weeks. Then yesterday, a pair blessed me with their presence in the backyard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, georgia birds, nature, nature photography, photography, pileated woodpecker, wildlife, woodpeckers | 9 Comments

Awe in the Ordinary

Posted on June 19, 2019

The front yard flowers are bursting into bloom and the butterflies are beginning to make an appearance. This female Swallowtail stopped by the other day and spent a good bit of time sipping sweetness from the aptly named Butterfly Bush. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged blossoms, butterflies, dark-morph swallowtail, flowers, gardening, nature photography, photography, Tiger Swallowtail, worship | 14 Comments

Sneak-a-Snack

Posted on June 15, 2019

I was outside filling the feeders with my two Lab assistants when “my” Red-headed Woodpecker dropped in for a visit. First he looked for peanuts in the Dogwood nook, since it was a safe distance from the dogs, but found … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, beauty, bird photography, georgia outdoors, photography, red-headed woodpecker, woodpecker, writing | 4 Comments

From Birds to Brides

Posted on June 10, 2019

Normally, I post pictures of birds, butterflies, or bounding Labs…but my daughter got married this past weekend, so I thought I’d share a photo of the lovely bride. This first one is of the two of us, just before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Words Without Birds | Tagged brides, family, gratitude, love, memories, wedding | 7 Comments

Worthy of the Name

Posted on June 6, 2019

Often times, when one sees a Red-bellied Woodpecker, there is little, if any, red on the belly…as in the case of this fellow who stopped in the other day. But every once in awhile, one comes along that is worthy … Continue reading →