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Welcome and thank you for visiting Poetic Aperture! I am Naomi - a mother, photographer, creative soul, and avid reader. This blog is a mix of those identities, plus whatever I stumble across that inspires me and that I think may inspire YOU. I aim to offer thought-provoking ideas that inspire creative thought and positive change and that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
"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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Recent Posts
- Thoughts on creativity and depression
- House to home: wedding song wall art
- April Life Book recap: Honoring & Grounding
- Painting with little people
- May flower challenge
- Behind the art: 3 panels of colorful whimsy
- Photo-heart connection: springtime planting
- May 1 OLW blog hop: photos
- Little houses and three handmade cards
- Photo Friday: April favorites
... 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
Category Archives: Writing
Parenting with presence
Who among us can say we are perfect parents? I know I could be more patient and more present with my daughter. After their basic needs are met, our children really only need US… our attention and our respect. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Motherhood, Writing
Tagged attention, beauty, children, memories, parenting, perspective, time, toddler
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It’s a party! #UBP13
This is the very first time I am participating in the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party (hopefully this goes to the linky list for Specialty Blogs). It sounds like a fun way to meet new people! I’ve been following … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Writing
Tagged creative, family, fun, inspiration, OK, pets, preschool
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Catching up: March highlights
What a month it’s been! First I want to tell you about my two guest posts. On Kind Over Matter, I wrote a post called “Allowing Yourself to Shine” about taming those negative judgements we make of ourselves and how … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Writing
Tagged Christy Tomlinson, computer, Disney, guest posting, Kind Over Matter, Life Book, mom, Monday, online, time, writing
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OLW blog hop: being right here, right now
Hello to those of you blog-hopping today! This blog hop is my favorite part of Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class. This month Ali asked us to select a single action, schedule a date, and make it happen in order … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Mindfulness, One Little Word, Quotations, Writing
Tagged A Field Guide to NOW, Ali Edwards, Christina Rosalie, creative, gratitude, happiness, life, MINDFUL, moving, OLW, One Little Word, perspective, rest, stillness, time
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A tale as old as time: princess stereotypes
I am filled to the brim with excitement… I have a guest post on Kind Over Matter today! She slides her adorable painted toes into the ornate plastic shoes with heels and bows. On her 4-year-old head is a sparkly … Continue reading
Posted in Kindness, Motherhood, Writing
Tagged beauty, Cinderella, Disney, home, Kind Over Matter, life, people, princess, success, time
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Sharing a list of favorite blogs
My friend Robyn has put together an amazing list of her favorite blogs, each with something special to share in her own way, and I’m thrilled to be on her list. Robyn says “each of these blogs touched me in some … Continue reading
Sprout is OUT: #12, the becoming issue
Sprout is an online magazine that I’ve admired and enjoyed reading for the past year. The indefatigable and remarkable Amanda Fall (creator and editor) has released Issue 12: Becoming and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of it! Each colorful … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Mindfulness, Photography, Writing
Tagged Amanda Fall, Becoming, Community Garden, intuition, journey, patience, Persistent Green, Sprout
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Replaying some old favorites
I thought I’d share with you a few of my past posts that are getting a lot of traffic lately. The first is timely, since Sukkot is this week. Sukkot arts and crafts: toddler style. You’ll find a few arts … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Mindfulness, Photography, Writing
Tagged crafts, ideas, Karen Maezen Miller, lemon flower, Nina Leen, Sukkot, toddler, women reading, women writing
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The greatest service you can offer the world
I’ve always sensed that there is a quiet voice inside telling me that I have a gift that I am meant to contribute to the world around me. Sometimes I have silenced it out of lack of courage or lack … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Mindfulness, Quotations, Writing
Tagged book review, Christine Mason Miller, Desire to Inspire, follow your passion, passion
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Be filled with light and shine
Mary Oliver could be said to be America’s best-selling poet. She has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize and been given many, many awards and honors. Ever since I spotted a greeting card with her words on … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Poetry, Quotations, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged collage, Mary Oliver, nature poetry, poetry, Thirst Poems
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