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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: Books
Who wouldn’t want a free book?
In the past month, our little online community here has grown by 12 new followers and 34 new “likes” on the Facebook Page. I can’t tell you how validated this makes me feel! In celebration of our growth, here it … Continue reading
Around here…
I thought perhaps you’d like to know what it feels like and looks like in this neck of the woods. I am… … recovering from my daughter’s week-long virus that kicked all our tushies; … desperately wanting to be able … Continue reading
The greatest service you can offer the world
I’ve always sensed that there is a quiet voice inside telling me that I have a gift that I am meant to contribute to the world around me. Sometimes I have silenced it out of lack of courage or lack … Continue reading
Be filled with light and shine
Mary Oliver could be said to be America’s best-selling poet. She has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize and been given many, many awards and honors. Ever since I spotted a greeting card with her words on … Continue reading
Using BookSmart to create your own book
Blurb is offering 15% off any book you create with promo code CREATEABOOK during the month of September. I have made so many books with their BookSmart software and I’d like to show you a few of them (see below). I … Continue reading
Photo Friday: 3 inspiring Chicago shops
There’s only so much sightseeing a girl can do, you know? When my sweet hubby noticed that I wasn’t a huge fan of trudging up and down Michigan Avenue, he asked what would be super fun for me. I said … Continue reading
