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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
Do what ignites your soul: permission slip for stay-at-home moms
I’ve got to tell you about Elizabeth Gilbert’s podcast called Magic Lessons! The first episode is called “Do What Ignites Your Soul.” It touched on something I feel often. As a stay-at-home mom, sometimes I feel guilty that I have … Continue reading
Happy together family tray
We had this tray on our living room ottoman that was functional but just sort of ok as far as decor. So I decided to decorate it with fun scrapbook papers. I finished it off with a clear fixative spray … Continue reading
Shining brightly and sharing your gifts
The other day, I was listening to Brené Brown on a podcast lament the fact that we will never get to enjoy the gifts of so many people because they are too afraid to open up and share their talent … Continue reading
Join me in these fall courses
Some of my favorite friends are those I’ve met in online classes. Often, the supportive community of like-minded people is just as fantastic as the course content. In fact, many of my blog readers have come from past e-courses, and many of … Continue reading
Oh how I have missed you!
Hello friends! I have missed you!!! Today’s the first day of school! Today’s the first day of school!!! Oh, I’m so so glad. Summer has not really caused a change in schedule at our house (our little lady wakes up … Continue reading
Going from type-A to, um, type-A 1/2?
Lots of activity this past month!! We have transitioned into summer, spending time at the pool and camp and lots of fun art projects, movies, etc. My daughter and I are making friendship bracelets for each other. I’m surprised that … Continue reading
