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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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Photo-heart connection: unconditional love from animals
* * * * * It’s time for another Photo-Heart Connection! Haven’t done it before? You can learn more about how to find your Photo-Heart Connection here. Kat talks about “making a commitment to connect art with heart” and invites anyone and everyone … Continue reading
Listening to inner guidance: March OLW
I have focused on health this month, as well as connection and self-care. Much of what I am “doing” is trying to “not do.” Sure, I’m taking too many e-courses and have been traveling, but largely I am trying to … Continue reading
Glimpses of seaside life, part 2
Today I’m sharing a few more photos from our trip to Florida. I hope you enjoyed Part 1. Watching my 5-years-young daughter play in the sand was priceless. Her curiosity was contagious, as was her enthusiasm for collecting shells and … Continue reading
Glimpses of seaside life, part 1
I grew up in a coastal town, so you’d think I would be immune to the wonders of nature that these photos reveal. Not so. I will never (I hope) cease to: be in awe of the way the … Continue reading
On wonder
We’re just back from a lovely Spring Break trip to the west coast of Florida. I took this photo on a sunset dolphin cruise. Such playful creatures these dolphins were! It was amazing, of course, and I loved it. I … Continue reading
Happy spring!
Our peach tree is budding and flowering so much! Our newly planted azaleas are flowering. Spring has arrived!
