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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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2013 accomplishments
I always like to celebrate and learn from the year that’s just passed. As in 2011 and 2012, a list of some things I’ve done helps me see as hard evidence the progress I am making. In dreaming about the … Continue reading
House to home #4: the kitchen
Here we are at the final post of my house to home series. In case you missed the others, go see the dining room, the living room (post 1 and post 2), and the window coverings posts. I’ve enjoyed giving you a … Continue reading
House to home #3: window coverings
Have you ever thought of your house as a metaphor for your life? In your house are all your experiences and your memories. In looking around my own home, I realized I wasn’t as comfortable and didn’t feel as peaceful … Continue reading
This is for those of us who power-wash our power-washers
It takes great courage to allow ourselves to be vulnerable, imperfect, ourselves. To set boundaries and to let go our our ideas of perfection. It’s not really a revelation to me that I could use some self-compassion. I’m taking Brené … Continue reading
Carnival of Creative Mothers: nurturing creativity at home
Welcome to Week One of the month-long Carnival of Creative Mothers to celebrate the launch of The Rainbow Way: Cultivating Creativity in the Midst of Motherhood by Lucy H. Pearce. Today’s topic is Nurturing a Culture of Creativity at Home. … Continue reading
12 reasons my husband is right for me: an anniversary post
12 years ago today, we became husband and wife. I remember looking forward to being able to stand outside a men’s restroom and say, “I’m just waiting for my husband.” And then not giggle like a schoolgirl. I asked Mr. … Continue reading
