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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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Photo edits: before and after
Thanks for your comments on my Amelia Island post. I thought you might enjoy looking at pictures before and after I edited them. I didn’t do anything too major either. Adjusting levels, contrast, saturation, and sharpness in Photoshop makes a … Continue reading
House to home #4: the kitchen
Here we are at the final post of my house to home series. In case you missed the others, go see the dining room, the living room (post 1 and post 2), and the window coverings posts. I’ve enjoyed giving you a … Continue reading
House to home #3: window coverings
Have you ever thought of your house as a metaphor for your life? In your house are all your experiences and your memories. In looking around my own home, I realized I wasn’t as comfortable and didn’t feel as peaceful … Continue reading
Behind the art: 3 panels of colorful whimsy
Remember when I mentioned that I went on a search for some ugly art at thrift stores and bought some? Here’s the pile of my hidden treasures: For this project, I used the one at the far right in the … Continue reading
Paradigm shift: how blogging changed my life
It’s probably not much of a surprise to you that I love this blog. I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts, photography, and creative projects here for almost two years. (Wow… this is my 408th post!) It’s funny how it happened. … Continue reading
Soft space: on mindful stillness
“Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day – like writing a poem or saying a prayer” ~ anne morrow lindbergh In this post, Hannah Marcotti asks her readers to … Continue reading
