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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: Motherhood
An uphill climb: allowing space for grief
“I’ve never seen anyone in a situation like this handle it as positively as you are.” “Ask Naomi, she’s in charge.” “How did you get all this done so quickly?” My friends, even those with the most positive, look-for-the-silver-lining, don’t-sweat-the-small-stuff-type … Continue reading
Introducing “Dear Lady Jane” – letters to my daughter
You’re supposed to “write what you know” and I definitely know my 7-year-old daughter. Sometimes I treat her as I would an adult, though most of the time, I have to censor what I say. There are times when I … Continue reading
Mom rehab
I’m replaying some old posts while I take some time to relax with my family. This one originally ran 3/28/11. Mom Rehab: What crazy, busy young moms would do if they could escape their lives for a few days “More double … Continue reading
Staying true to your path
I’m guessing the reason I like this quotation is that I have been frustrated lately. I am turning to more and more creative projects that look so fun (probably because I’m bored), but I don’t have the time to devote … Continue reading
Mothering: a proud profession – most days
At the end of a long, exhausting, “I’ve had better” day, do you take notice of the clothes you’ve worn and put them at the very back of your closet, just in case they’re jinxed? Do you ever find yourself … Continue reading
Exiting the laborynth
Pam England, in her book Birthing From Within, explained that after a woman delivers a baby, it takes about three years for her to emerge from what she terms the “laborynth,” an intricate maze of hormonal ups and downs, identity and … Continue reading
