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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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A sense of wonder: Alaska’s glaciers, John Muir, and me
Most of my favorite moments have been those filled with wonder… seeing our daughter’s teeny self wiggle around when we had our first pregnancy ultrasound, turning around from the chuppah during our wedding ceremony to marvel at all the people … Continue reading
Alaska photos: Tracy Arm Fjord and the power of ice
I am so excited to share these photos and words with you! This was my favorite part of our trip. Alaska has hundreds of fjords, but the Tracy Arm Fjord, about 60 miles southeast of Juneau, is a monument to … Continue reading
Week of waves: ice
I love how these waves look like stalactites of ice. It’s so cool to freeze a moment in time.
Patio pictures
A couple of pictures of the thin layer of ice coating our patio table earlier this week… interesting formations.
Ice Age
This morning there was ice on the lawn, something we don’t see in south Texas very often.
