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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
It’s all so very forever, isn’t it?
Of course I know that having a child and guiding them safely toward independence and responsibility is a large job that you can’t just hand off to someone else. I do. There’s only a respite for me when said child is … Continue reading
A child’s heart
I just have to share a few things that have recently struck me about this whole mothering thing. I am seeing my heart walk around outside my body and sometimes that can be quite painful and heartwearming at the same … Continue reading
Friday afternoon… vacuuming
Daddy and daughter are all set to venture out for a walk to the mall near our apartment. They have the stroller, the drink, the snacks, the extra diapers, the princess shoes, and the toys absolutely essential for today. They are leaving, … Continue reading
Mom rehab
Mom Rehab What crazy, busy young moms would do if they could escape their lives for a few days “More double chocolate chuck cookies please,” I say to the cute waiter passing by my loungechair at the pool. “Oh! I … Continue reading
A break from routine
I am downright fearful of next week’s “Spring Break.” No dance class, no gymnastics, no weekly babysitter, no parent/toddler class, no Tot Shabbat. How on earth is this a break? A break from sanity? Routine? What’s a mom to do???
Happy homemaker
On our tax return, my occupation is listed as “homemaker.” I loathe that title, even though that is exactly what I am. For me, it conjures up images of women from past generations, isolated at home with no ambition (then, opportunity) to make something of … Continue reading
