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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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It seemed like such a good idea…
The end of the trimester had its stressors, but not related to school. I had a lot of tasks that required all my attention, like leading the first Omer webinar this past Sunday, which went very well despite my nerves. … Continue reading
Time flies with good books! January check-in
We have had some un-Texas-like weather… a hard freeze where it was 17 degrees and Peanut, our little palm tree, had to be protected… The jury is still out on whether she survived. Then it rained for days and days. … Continue reading
February reading report
Apologies for the brevity this time… The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict I wish I could say I loved this because I do adore Marie Benedict’s other books. But this one was a rather shallow tale with unbelievable plot situations. … Continue reading
What are you doing???
I may just be a tad overextended. The big task this past month was to get my thesis to about a halfway point so that when a new course begins tomorrow, I’ll be in a good place. I have done … Continue reading
April/May books and life update
Today I celebrate my life and all the beautiful people in it. I’m 47 years on this earth and enjoying (mostly) every minute. I’d say my classes have been transformational and I am definitely being challenged to grow in parenting … Continue reading
April in Paris
April in Paris… don’t I wish! I’m dreaming of places we could travel – I just don’t know if it’s worth the risk yet to spend time in airports, but I do want to go places sometime soon. I’m starting … Continue reading
