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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
Surrendering
Julia of the blog Painted Path recently wrote a post called “The truth is” that resonates so much with me that I wonder how she knew exactly how I am feeling. She said, “I’ve been running at such a pace, … Continue reading
I’m stuck in the 1920’s
I recently read three books in a row that are set in New York or in Paris in the 20’s. I’m sure this is not going to be a brilliant review that highlights much about how the three books similarly illuminate the … Continue reading
Shore houses
On our recent trip to Ocean City, NJ, we drove around aimlessly while my daughter took her daily nap in the backseat. I started taking pictures of the houses that I liked and eventually came up with an entire version of what … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 8 and 24
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Week 8: Totally Random Seeing the world through new eyes not only means we get a new perspective, we also end up seeing more. Shifting into creative observation mode brings all … Continue reading
Everything’s ok
Thud, thud, thud. “Aaaahhhhh!” “Anthony, come down here!” I am with my daughter on a bench in Chick-fil-a’s play area, our more-than-once-a-week hangout, and she is scared of all the noise that the other kids are making. Someone bangs their … Continue reading
The value of pets
The difference between friends and pets is that friends we allow into our company, pets we allow into our solitude. ~ Robert Brault
