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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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Progress report Q3: 2013 goals (making progress and having fun)
I’m happy to report that my daily to do lists have only 2 or 3 things on them these days. Of course I still do the dishes every day, wash clothes, make dinner, etc, but I am charging myself with … Continue reading
Alaska photos: Misty Fjords
Misty Fjords, about 40 miles east of Ketchikan, Alaska, is known as the “Yosemite of the North.” It’s light granite, about 50 to 70 million years old, has been sculpted by glaciers that created deep U-shaped valleys throughout. Many of the glacial … Continue reading
Book review and giveaway: Learn, Create, and Teach
Clara Lieu reached out to me a couple months ago, asking if I’d like a copy of her new book in exchange for a review here on my blog. I was honored and looked forward to cracking open her book. … Continue reading
Mirror, mirror on the wall
What a fun project this was. The goal was to personalize a mirror for our bedroom. When I found this colorful one on clearance at Hobby Lobby in the spring, I bought it and it sat in a closet for … Continue reading
Alaska photos: Tracy Arm Fjord and the power of ice
I am so excited to share these photos and words with you! This was my favorite part of our trip. Alaska has hundreds of fjords, but the Tracy Arm Fjord, about 60 miles southeast of Juneau, is a monument to … Continue reading
There can never be enough kindness in the world
Today begins the 21-day Kindness Challenge hosted by KindSpring. Thousands of people have signed up (you can too… it’s not too late!) from 87 countries to unite in this effort to help make our community kinder. Why 21 days? Research … Continue reading
