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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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Author Archives: Naomi
July 1 OLW blog hop: mid-year check-in
Hello friends! More than any other year (for me), this one is flying by at turbo speed. It’s crazy! This month, Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class assignment was to check-in with ourselves and our progress. What’s working and what’s … Continue reading
Behind the Art and an offer for you
One of our Life Book lessons this month was called “Expressing the True You” with Mitsi B. It was a chance to pour out emotion and, as Mitsi said, “be a bit slapdash and just play and experiment.” I decided to use … Continue reading
Behind the Art: Journey House
I enjoyed Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art workshop so much and I’m excited to share some of my canvases with you. The class was chock full of videos about what supplies Christy uses and, even better, how she uses them in … Continue reading
Photos of The Big Easy
Be sure to check out Friday’s post for photos of the people of New Orleans.
Photo Friday: the people of Crescent City
I snapped these first few just as the French Market was being set up for the day. We mistakenly thought we could beat the sweltering heat if we took a walk very early in the day. It is fun to … Continue reading
Behind the art: you & me
I made this little piece for my dear friend C’s birthday, which is today. I even got to give it to her in person when we were in Baltimore, a rare treat for me. It is a small but thick … Continue reading
