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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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Everyday miracles
“When you’re aligned with your heart’s desire, when you’re in sync with who you’re meant to be and how you’re supposed to contribute to our magnificent Earth, you feel a shift in perception. You start to notice that miracles show … Continue reading
Painting photos with the Artist’s Touch app
Trying out the Artist’s Touch app on some recent photos. You can change brush size and background texture, among other things. What do you think?
Photo Phriday: Post-production play with Pixlr
I’ll do anything for a little alliteration! In my Swan Dive class, we spent week 1 exploring and experimenting with resources out there for post-production, specifically, Pic Monkey (made by the same folks who made Picnik), Photoshop Actions, iPhone apps, Lightroom Presets, Pixlr Express … Continue reading
Self-talk: be mindful of my tone
When I hear one of my friends being hard on themselves, it is so easy to recognize that she is being unreasonable in her expectations and she needs to take it easy in one way or another. It’s quite a … Continue reading
Spring has arrived “with a laugh and a shout”
“The spring came suddenly, bursting upon the world as a child bursts into a room, with a laugh and a shout and hands full of flowers.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I have been reading posts from my northern friends, seeing … Continue reading
Exploring our visual voice and a question for you
Before we begin today’s post, I have a question for you fabulous peeps. I enjoy writing this blog and have gotten into the habit of posting content every weekday. I do it for myself, not for the stats or the … Continue reading
