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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: Creativity
House to home: wedding song wall art
It was a year ago that I posted the results of a few small home design projects. Well, I’m at it again! Soon I’ll be able to give you before & after photos of window treatments, a new area rug, … Continue reading
April Life Book recap: Honoring & Grounding
I’m still on track with my Life Book class, which is no small feat! A new lesson pops into my inbox every Sunday evening for the entire year and each is so different from the last. April brought classes from Tamera, Aimee … Continue reading
Painting with little people
There are some who would say I’m very foolish brave because I allow my daughter to do so many craft projects with me. Sometimes I’m not finished with something when I need to stop and pick her up from preschool … Continue reading
Behind the art: 3 panels of colorful whimsy
Remember when I mentioned that I went on a search for some ugly art at thrift stores and bought some? Here’s the pile of my hidden treasures: For this project, I used the one at the far right in the … Continue reading
Photo-heart connection: springtime planting
“The joy of the creative process, minute by minute, hour after hour, day by day, is the sublime path to true happiness.” ~ George Lois I always enjoy being part of Kat’s Photo-Heart Connection and visiting the other participants’ blogs. Haven’t done … Continue reading
The heart we share with ourselves
“A woman has three hearts… one that she shares with the world, one that she shares with her family, and one that she shares only with herself.” It’s an old Chinese proverb. I’m taking Christy Tomlinson‘s She Had Three Hearts … Continue reading
