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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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December and January books
By my own standards, I haven’t been reading much lately, but what I have managed to read, I’ve really enjoyed. Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict Benedict wrote The Other Einstein (which I thoroughly enjoyed – my review here) and I … Continue reading
So long my sweet boy
This morning we said goodbye to our 15 1/2 year old cat, Mo. The past few weeks have not been good for him and I’ve been trying everything I can think of to help him feel better. I’d been taking him … Continue reading
Playing ping pong with myself – the opposite of living deliberately
The other night, I fell asleep reading before I could eat my “usual” chocolate bar. It’s become a habit I am extremely ashamed of – this stack of Dove bars that sits in my night stand waiting for me. Then … Continue reading
Opposing perspectives – sometimes the glass is half empty
There’s definitely two ways to look at things and I usually choose the positive viewpoint. Yesterday, however, I was just not feelin’ it. I wasn’t feeling 100% physically and I desperately needed some me time. Being tired and irritated is … Continue reading
Here’s the scoop
Oh my goodness, friends. Daily life has been plenty busy lately. It’s been awhile… I think I was last here before the holidays, so here is an update on what’s been filling up my days and my head. I am … Continue reading
Wide Open: a photography exploration
I just found this post in my “drafts” folder. It’s from 2.5 years ago, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to post it now. I actually just pulled out my new camera and the handbook I bought about it so … Continue reading
