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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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Category Archives: Behind the Art
For the birds, part two — garden art
Being outside in our new sunroom every day has led me toward a new appreciation for nature. I find God in the minute details found with my macro lens just as much as I do marveling at a sweeping sky. … 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
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
Photo prop goodies
I am taking an enjoying a year-long exploration of still life photography with some wonderful friends and the teacher is Kim Klassen, one of my favorite people ever. I have shared a few shots with you recently as I experiment with adding … Continue reading
Mixed Media May celebration
I’m delighted to have my interview published on Cindy’s Mixed Media May series. Check out the link to read my responses to these prompts: What does mixed-media mean to you? How long have you been a mixed-media artist? How has … Continue reading
I’m going on (virtual blog) tour!
One of my very first online friends, Kelly, invited me to participate in a virtual blog tour. (Her post was published last Monday.) I met her in one of the first online photography courses I took and we have enjoyed … Continue reading
