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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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Category Archives: Behind the Art
I’m sitting in my new art room!
Every photo or notecard or travel momento has a story. It means a great deal that it is all together again, in one room, ready for me to reconnect with it all. Continue reading
Art commemorates adventure: we are surrounded by love
One year ago, I began looking back at the many Facebook messages, emails, and blog post comments full of support and love for my family after Hurricane Harvey. I was astounded that I had heard from so many people and … Continue reading
The painting is complete!
It turns out that when you are undecided, unsure, lacking in firm direction, you feel more stress. Who’da thunk? Continue reading
Gifts of art
The Mussar group that I have been facilitating since May has concluded. I made each participant a collaged piece to remember our time together. My personal goal was to set aside time to think about each individual and what she … Continue reading
Watch your language!
Here I sit, watching the rain and enjoying a cup of coffee. The house is quiet because Mr. B is sleeping and SG is away at summer camp. I can do this for about an hour before the inner voice … Continue reading
Mixed-media works in progress
These are the canvases I’m excited to get back to now that the word art project is finished.
