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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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A bend in the river: thoughts on perspective
You know that feeling you have when you’ve had a great vacation? That pleasant, relaxed inner calm you get when you’ve gotten some clarity on your life’s big picture goals? You see how far you’ve come thus far (in your … Continue reading
Stories from Lafayette Cemetery
These photos are of Lafayette Cemetery in New Orleans’ Garden District. This family lost a one-day-old baby and two other children to Yellow Fever.The exterior walls tell their own stories.
My favorite activity: going to an art store
There’s a craft store chain, A.C. Moore, that has about 140 stores in the Eastern U.S. only. I went about a year ago and have been looking forward to going back ever since because they had such amazing deals. … Continue reading
Letting in the light: my journey toward love
“It is never too late to become what you might have become.” ~ George Eliot We all, in our own ways, sometimes treat our inner selves with something far from kindness and love. We walk around concealing our shame, those … Continue reading
May Life Book recap: Honoring & Divinity
I’m still on track with my Life Book class, which is no small feat! A new lesson pops into my inbox every Sunday evening for the entire year and each is so different from the last. “Messages from the Muse” … Continue reading
Photo-heart connection: it’s the little things
“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” ~ Mary Oliver I always enjoy being part of Kat’s Photo-Heart Connection and visiting the other participants’ blogs. Haven’t done it before? You can learn more about how to find your Photo-Heart Connection … Continue reading
