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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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How to be a slacker: a guide for perfectionists and overachievers
Maybe you are like me in that you begin getting something done the moment that someone makes a request of you, if not before. Or perhaps you have very high standards for yourself and those around you. Maybe you want your … Continue reading
Diving in enthusiastically
A passionate person, there’s rarely a middle road with me. Once I get an idea for a project or commit to something, I am full steam ahead. Let’s say I decide to plant a lovely little geranium on my windowsill … Continue reading
Same tour, different itinerary
I’m honored to be tapped again to participate in this blog tour. I answered these questions in mid-May in this post, just after (coincidentally) my daughter was sick. Why go on the same trip yet again three months later? I … Continue reading
Let’s put on our perspectacles
(This woman is meant to be jumping for joy – print and original available here.) (Quotation by Richard Wagner) I must tell you that being healthy again after being under the weather for a few days has really given me … Continue reading
From the archives: My ideal bookshelf
I’ve been under the weather for a few days, so today I’m sharing this “oldie but goodie” with you from Feb 2013. A bit more rest and I’m sure I’ll be good as new. I hope you all are doing … Continue reading
Boo boos and the power of mom
Her: (running into the kitchen) Mommy, I was pulling out my construction kit and I accidentally kneeled on the hammer and now my knee really hurts! (tears falling from her scared eyes) Me: Let’s see. (kissing knee) Her: Thanks. Now … Continue reading
