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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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Mission statement I love: be true to myself
I finally had a chance to get my hair cut and highlighted a couple of weeks ago. It was like a mini vacation! Sitting with nothing to do but relax, read my magazine, and eavesdrop on all the … Continue reading
Issue 2 of Play Grow Learn is out!
I recently posted about this new e-zine that I LOVE called “Play Grow Learn” from Christie Burnett at Childhood 101. Here is the announcement that issue #2 is available. I just bought mine and I’m off to look at … Continue reading
Photo Friday – a recap of our staycation
With the help of a giftcard and of my parents (for childcare), we recently escaped to The Houstonian for a one night staycation. The ground rules: I would not bring a book or my laptop; hubby would not touch the … Continue reading
Seeking elegance rather than luxury
William Henry Channing was a 19th century Unitarian pastor and writer. Here he describes the life he aims to live: “To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, … Continue reading
Uncommon Goods – unique gifts and creative design
Drooling over these things from the latest uncommon goods catalog. In case you are wondering, uncommon goods didn’t ask me to recommend their products. I just want to remember these lovely things, even if I don’t own any of them. … Continue reading
Affirmation statements
I bought an e-book recently by Ev’Yan Nasman called Sex, Love, Liberation: A Manifesto for the Bold at Heart, and it included daily e-mail prompts to keep me mindful in my self-actualization practice. Entitled 30 Days of Sensuality, the prompts were helpful … Continue reading
