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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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August books
Most of these books were quick and fun reads – 2 or 3 days max. However, August was a l o n g month for me and a couple of these dragged on with it. I felt I was still … Continue reading
Spiritual preparation
May we all do some soul-searching, regardless of religion, and recognize that it is we who must change in order for the wider world around us to change for the better. Continue reading
Camp Mom
As this summer’s “Camp Mom” winds to a close (T-… days!), I want to post my successes so I’ll have them on hand for next year. Maybe they will help some of you too. This summer has flown past fairly … Continue reading
Stairway plans: the “before”
One of the first structural changes I wanted to make was eliminating the left wall of the staircase above the handrail. I thought it would make both the stairwell and the hall next to it feel closed in. Even though … Continue reading
House update #16: exterior
The builder says it’s going to be a “mad dash to the finish.” We are hoping to move in in 5-6 weeks. I don’t know about that but I’m holding out hope. Now is when a lot of the fun … Continue reading
July book report
The Only Woman in the Room: A Novel by Marie Benedict I will read anything Benedict writes because I loved her first two books. A young actress marries an Austrian arms dealer, escapes Europe and her awful marriage, and invents … Continue reading
