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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
Painting over 2 different types of backgrounds
These pieces are also from Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art class. You can read more about it here and here. This first canvas shows a neutral background that I added texture and a figure to. The second project begins with … Continue reading
Healing through authenticity, empathy, and mindfulness: Life Book recap
July (Authenticity), August (Empathy), and September (Mindfulness) in Life Book 2013 focused on the overarching theme of Healing. I got WAY behind after my daughter’s summer camp program ended in mid-July and so I’ve finally caught up and would love … Continue reading
Such a yellow: healing through art
In preparation for an intuitive painting class that begins on Monday, I have been working through July and August’s Life Book lessons, trying to catch up and complete one per day. On what must have been an emotional day … Continue reading
Mirror, mirror on the wall
What a fun project this was. The goal was to personalize a mirror for our bedroom. When I found this colorful one on clearance at Hobby Lobby in the spring, I bought it and it sat in a closet for … Continue reading
WOYWW: messy fun art in progress!
I have never participated in What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW) but I absolutely love looking at the desks of those who DO! I love seeing craft rooms and works-in-progress and all things crafty. Here’s an explanation from Stamping Ground of … Continue reading
Trash to treasure
This is what I bought at two thrift stores back in April. The total was under $10! At both The Salvation Army and at Goodwill, the stores’ slogans made me feel good about shopping there. Apparently all this “art” is … Continue reading
