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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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The heart we share with ourselves
“A woman has three hearts… one that she shares with the world, one that she shares with her family, and one that she shares only with herself.” It’s an old Chinese proverb. I’m taking Christy Tomlinson‘s She Had Three Hearts … Continue reading
100 acts of kindness – DONE! (part 2 of 2)
“There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~ The Dalai Lama This post is a continuation of Part 1. Thank you all for … Continue reading
100 acts of kindness – DONE! (part 1 of 2)
Happy “Random Acts of Kindness” week! In response to Ann Curry’s challenge after the Newtown, CT tragedy and Toddler Approved‘s kindness challenge, I have done 100 kindnesses in the past month or two. Please come back on Friday to see … Continue reading
My fairy art mother
I can hardly believe it myself, but I made this! I really didn’t think I could draw anything, but this was the warmup assignment for Life Book 2013 with Tamara Laporte and she described everything down to each detail and … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: weeks 2 and 18
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Week 2: Finding a little rhythm One part of the definition of the word rhythm says: “a harmonious sequence or pattern of masses alternating with voids, of light alternating with shade, … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: weeks 1 and 17
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Picture Inspiration is a companion space to the Picture Series classes and consists of weekly photocentric prompts, challenges and projects. It’s a virtual coffee shop – a place to gather, chat, … Continue reading
