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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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New house update #11: waiting for walls
The idea of “home” is inherently personal. That sense of peace, completeness, settledness is what I’m yearning for.
I realize logically that this is not personal, yet it definitely does feel that way. A year and a half of being in limbo, waiting to feel settled again, planning and envisioning and going through all the paperwork and logistics of this crazy process… is just too long. How much more of this can a person take? Continue reading
New house update #9: HVAC and electric
I’d like you to meet our new General Contractor. All decisions are run through her. I found a website that explains what to expect during the build process and breaks it down into 10 main steps. We are currently on … Continue reading
