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About me
Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
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Author Archives: Naomi
Summer afternoons
Does anyone else ever feel like screaming, “Leave me alone!!!?” Continue reading
Personality insights
The more I learn about myself and about other temperaments, the more amazed I am at the variety of differences in people and what each one is capable of. Knowing more about these different frameworks can help us capitalize on … Continue reading
New house #15: Carpentry
I was thrilled to walk through our drawings with the carpenter and start making concepts into reality. Continue reading
Taking the long view
Walking back into the rental house brought tears to my eyes. I think it was a reminder of how it feels to be settled somewhere. And I miss that. Continue reading
Life update and June reading
People say the weather in Houston is usually 1 of 3 states: hurricane, hot and humid, or at the threshold of hell. We’re in that last phase now. It’s been almost impossible to be outside, let alone MOVING! I got … Continue reading
Art commemorates adventure: we are surrounded by love
One year ago, I began looking back at the many Facebook messages, emails, and blog post comments full of support and love for my family after Hurricane Harvey. I was astounded that I had heard from so many people and … Continue reading
