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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: Books – Monthly Reports
October reads
October was FULL. Mr. B traveled most weekdays and I was busy at home with school book fair prep, girl scout organizing, and other volunteer commitments. There was a virus or two, lots of birthday parties, putting up and taking … Continue reading
September reading and review
I don’t know how September is gone already! It was a FULL month with lots of activity… school events, board meetings, the Jewish holidays. I’ve been planning the school’s book fair, which definitely involves a LOT of moving parts. Having not … Continue reading
Summer books… “woo woo” edition
I feel compelled to write a short intro here for the benefit of those of you with rational minds (which includes Mr. B and my immediate family). While I have been interested in learning more so I can find answers … Continue reading
Summer books… 7 great nonfiction reads
Did you miss my summer fiction reviews? Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurers Search for Wonder in the Natural World by Leigh Ann Henion “Motherhood affects everything, but does it have to change everything about who I am and what I choose to pursue?” … Continue reading
Those summer books… fiction
For some reason, I had the song from the movie Greece in my head. You know, “Those Summer Nights?” Really, it’s “Ni-hights.” So I’ve changed it slightly to “those summer books.” Flows right off the tongue right? Right? The Courtesan: … Continue reading
May reading and review
May was quite a varied month! Our school obligations wrapped up, including Girl Scouts and teaching religious school. My daughter kicked tushie in Kindergarten and I can’t believe she’s going to be a first grader in the fall. Mr. B … Continue reading
