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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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Evolution of a canvas
It turns out it’s great fun to put a 36″x36″ blank canvas on an easel and just go to town! I layered paint and papers for a mixed-media effect. I really liked the final result but decided to try out … Continue reading
From the archives: My ideal bookshelf
I’ve been under the weather for a few days, so today I’m sharing this “oldie but goodie” with you from Feb 2013. A bit more rest and I’m sure I’ll be good as new. I hope you all are doing … Continue reading
A “joy”ful giveaway
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery I made four of these canvas lettered signs last year and had hoped to sell them in my Etsy shop. … Continue reading
WOYWW: I can’t even see my desk!
What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW) is a fun peek at crafty desks and works in progress. Here’s an explanation from Stamping Ground of what WOYWW is. If there are any new friends visiting from that link-up… WELCOME!! I have a lot … Continue reading
Quilt and birdcage backgrounds
These pieces are also from Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art class. You can read more about it here and here. This first canvas shows colorful quilt block papers as the background. The finished canvas is in my print shop here … Continue reading
