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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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Week of waves: foam
Only when editing in Photoshop did I start to realize that some of the waves looked like foam… so fluffy and light! Here are a few of those:
Week of waves: series
I spent one of the mornings on our recent trip to Sardinia just sitting on the beach and taking pictures of wave after wave after wave. I completely lost track of time and ended up with a rather severe sunburn on my … Continue reading
Zoo photo night
I was lucky to get to attend to our zoo’s once-a-year Photo Night last night, which included feeding photo-ops with the tigers, lions, and small cats. I also got to see the brand new couger exhibit. I really do think I shared a moment … Continue reading
Stop and ponder the amazingness
If you don’t read anything else today, read this. It’s beautiful. Here’s a little excerpt: “Stop for a moment & ponder the amazingness of your body. “Think about the miracle of each breath that enters into your lungs, effortlessly, without … Continue reading
Stop the insanity!
I am finally sitting on the sofa in our new apartment, trying to NOT do anything. (I’m as sane as my house is organized and I cannot stop until it’s done.) My husband and daughter are drawing at the table, … Continue reading
