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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: Home
Pool project #1: excavation and beyond
This is what our backyard looked like originally: You can see the orange chalk lines of where the pool was to be dug. We began talking about this with our contractor in February. After much back and forth, we finally … Continue reading
Garage project #1: moving day and demo
We are absolutely loving our new setup! Benefit #1 – we can BOTH park in the garage! No more “could you move your car?” every day. Benefit #2 – Mr. B works upstairs when he’s in town, leaving the house … Continue reading
House redo: closet, laundry, and art room
Our hallway closet was a MESS! It is where we were keeping old electronics, giftwrap, paper plates and serveware, gifts, puzzles and games, travel gear, and some memorabilia. First I took everything out. That armoire went elsewhere. Next, I … Continue reading
House Redo: Master Bathroom
Once again, months of work can all be summed up in a 5-minute blog post. Amazing. I hate to even mention this, but this room all started because of a toilet. The one we had caused constant problems, so we … Continue reading
Continuing the home tour: daughter’s room
I’d better show you the rest of my house updates (from last summer) before it becomes summer again! This is my daughter’s room BEFORE. Pink walls, double bed, When she saw how paint transformed the rest of the house, she … Continue reading
