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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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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Various photos from Rome
I can barely keep my eyes open, but I really wanted to post these. Between packing up our house, making decisions for the new house, and taming my daughter’s new defiant streak, I am beat. Memories from our trip are a nice … Continue reading
Watercolors
There was an artist with us at our resort in Sardinia giving “lessons” in sketching and watercolor painting, so I thought I’d give it a try. Here’s what I was looking at and what I painted: It’s not terrible, right? I was … Continue reading
Observations from a balcony
I meant to post this a few days ago but somehow saved it as a draft and left it at that. The internet connection in Sardinia was challenging my patience! A bee zooms from flower to flower, pink to purple … Continue reading
Scenes from Sardinia
It is amazingly beautiful here and we are having perfect weather. Yesterday I took my rented 70-300mm lens on a jeep tour of the area. I hope you enjoy the results. If you’d like to see more from this series, … Continue reading
Reflections
I invite stillness and lean into a new pace. Rushing and multitasking can give way to the Mediterranean breeze and quiet. Sunshine, flowering vines, a canopy of trees. Here my respite begins. It’s a struggle to surrender to the quiet, to … Continue reading
