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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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End of year reading report
Happy New Year, blogland friends!! I hope it has been a fresh start for you. Let’s hope for some good news soon about hostages in Israel. My little family went on a Celebrity cruise and had so much fun celebrating … Continue reading
October books
See the correct formatting of this post by clicking the title. If you only have a minute to find a book recommendation, please go right now to buy this book by Avi Melamed. It is an excellent and fascinating explanation … Continue reading
Thoughts on war
I feel compelled to put some thoughts down here, both to help me un-jumble my brain and to have as a memory. I am in rabbinical school because I love the Jewish people. I love our Torah and the covenant … Continue reading
A question to ask yourself
Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain So what if I asked you this same question: “What are you longing for?” You may not have asked yourself this question before. You may not have identified the … Continue reading
September book collection
Click the title of this post to read it in its true version. Time is passing quickly! The Jewish High Holidays were a beautiful season of reflection and meaning and now we move into a season of our rejoicing in … Continue reading
Summer reading
It’s been so long since I’ve checked in here that I can’t remember what updates I have shared and what I haven’t. Quick summer recap: I was nervous about Sweet Girl having few structured summer plans, but it worked out … Continue reading
