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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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Not doing it all and definitely not at 100%
Hi friends. I have been missing you so I thought I’d pop in to say hey and see how everyone’s doing. Thank you to those of you who reached out to see where I’ve been. The school book fair is … Continue reading
Diving in enthusiastically
A passionate person, there’s rarely a middle road with me. Once I get an idea for a project or commit to something, I am full steam ahead. Let’s say I decide to plant a lovely little geranium on my windowsill … Continue reading
You are worthy
I made this for you. Print available here Perhaps you’re sitting confused in a class, but everyone else is silently listening and taking notes. Should you raise your hand and be that person who just doesn’t get it? … Continue reading
Abundant mama: taking the chaos in stride
Perhaps you’ve noticed that I have a wee problem with wanting to sign up for too many online courses than I can reasonably handle. They are all just so GOOD that I hate to pass them up (and believe me, … Continue reading
Book review and giveaway: Learn, Create, and Teach
Clara Lieu reached out to me a couple months ago, asking if I’d like a copy of her new book in exchange for a review here on my blog. I was honored and looked forward to cracking open her book. … Continue reading
Wild Art Summer: canvas block art
Maybe you saw this on Facebook already. It is my very first watercolor creation. I’m taking Junelle Jacobson’s Wild Art Summer class and it is so very funky and fun. Just what I wanted. Here’s another of our class projects: … Continue reading
