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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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Monthly Archives: January 2013
When you open your heart
Leo Babauta blogged recently about how fear can keep us from doing many of the things we know we should be doing… mundane tasks like eating well all the way to life-changing acts of pursuing our dreams. We are afraid … Continue reading
26 acts of kindness: participate in a woman’s journey to freedom (giveaway)
Ever since reading Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide a few years ago, I have sought out ways to help women in this region of the world. I’ve given a Kiva loan to a woman. I’ve raised … Continue reading
Celebrating the journey ahead: 2013 goals
Well, I’m not perfect yet. Shocking, I know! And so some goal-ish thoughts are in order. I’m not that big a fan of goal-setting because, well, I’m an over-achiever at heart. Some dreaming and true soul-searching can never be bad, … Continue reading
My fairy art mother
I can hardly believe it myself, but I made this! I really didn’t think I could draw anything, but this was the warmup assignment for Life Book 2013 with Tamara Laporte and she described everything down to each detail and … Continue reading
2012 accomplishments
Hello friends!! Only one more day before some serious me-time! Preschool reconvenes after a very long break tomorrow. Woo hoo! Since I did this for 2011, I figured I should do the same for dear ol’ 2012. There were big … Continue reading
26 acts of kindness: spreading holiday cheer
Happy New Year to you and yours. 🙂 I am desperately itching to have some time to myself once my daughter goes back to preschool next week and my husband goes to the office. Then I’ll be able to put … Continue reading
