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Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to offer thought-provoking ideas that inspire positive change and that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
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… reading in bed, candles, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, my daughter’s giggle, starting a new book, finishing a new book, organizing, 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, connections, art supplies, road trips, craft projects, quiet, details, journaling, waking up and staying in bed, home, interesting flowers, affection, warm chamomile tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain
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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
Emerging from the cave
This week marks a new beginning of sorts. Sweet Girl went back to in-person school on Monday after being home for 14 months. She is not here asking for a snack, telling me about someone in her class, or needing … Continue reading