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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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Tag Archives: Big Picture Classes
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 41 – 50
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community How have I gotten so behind AGAIN??? Here are ten weeks of prompts, which means I’m fully caught up now. I am determined to complete this class – that’s right folks, … Continue reading
Words are the voice of the heart
“Words are the voice of the heart” ~ Confucius I’m not making any New Year’s resolutions because 1) I’m already doing too much and 2) I did so much introspection and resolution-making during Rosh Hashanah this year. However, now does seem like … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 12 – 16 and 29 – 31
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Oh boy did I get behind on this class! Week 12: Mysterious Ways There is nothing more mysterious than the creations of Mother Nature. From bulbs to blooms, seeds to sprigs, … Continue reading
Catching up with Picture Inspiration: Weeks 9-11 and 25-27
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Week 9: Observation Mode The more you use your camera, the more everyone around you gets used to it and the more natural everyone becomes. This week, be a fly on … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 8 and 24
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Week 8: Totally Random Seeing the world through new eyes not only means we get a new perspective, we also end up seeing more. Shifting into creative observation mode brings all … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 7 and 23
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Week 7: The Shape of Surprise This time, it isn’t the object itself; it’s the sole reflection that you’ll study. Toy with the many ways you can shoot a reflected object without … Continue reading
