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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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Organizing my scrapbook supplies
Did anyone notice that I accidentally published what was supposed to be today’s post on Wednesday? Oh well. Instead, I’ll tell you about what I’ve done with all my stickers, stamps, and ephemera that were taking over the craft room. … Continue reading
WOYWW: I can’t even see my desk!
What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW) is a fun peek at crafty desks and works in progress. Here’s an explanation from Stamping Ground of what WOYWW is. If there are any new friends visiting from that link-up… WELCOME!! I have a lot … Continue reading
Quilt and birdcage backgrounds
These pieces are also from Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art class. You can read more about it here and here. This first canvas shows colorful quilt block papers as the background. The finished canvas is in my print shop here … Continue reading
Small acts of kindness: 21-day challenge report
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed, that’s all that ever have.” ~ Margaret Mead The 21-day Kindness Challenge hosted by KindSpring has ended. 6,000 people from 98 different countries joined in this effort to help … Continue reading
Spreading a bit of sunshine
My cyber friend Cheryl has gifted me with The Sunshine Award – don’t you just love the name??? I really do feel that I’ve been full of light lately. I’ve realized that those times when I felt less than terrible … Continue reading
Painting over 2 different types of backgrounds
These pieces are also from Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art class. You can read more about it here and here. This first canvas shows a neutral background that I added texture and a figure to. The second project begins with … Continue reading
