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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: Home
New house update #12: moving forward
We’ve finally gotten past our latest delay and we have walls!!! I don’t talk about the house with friends because it’s pretty much all I think about already. I could tell you 50 facts about windows and their materials and … Continue reading
Remodelista: The Organized Home
Remodelista.com has a theme: “better living through organization.” What does that mean? Buy fewer, but better, things. Donate what you don’t use. Seek out products made of sustainable natural materials. Know what you have. Find a place for everything. This … Continue reading
Kitchen plans: the “before”
Our selections: The accents of the cabinets are black. The countertop is white Silestone. The cabinets are the light brown. The chevron tile is for the backsplash. I’ve chosen some chrome globe lights very similar to these I saw on … Continue reading
Home and exile: a Passover accounting
We will be celebrating Passover in less than 2 weeks. Passover is always on the 15th of the Jewish month of Nissan, which is a full moon. During the Passover Seder, we retell the story of the Israelites’ journey from slavery to freedom. … Continue reading
Pursuing what matters most: a book review
First, Becker states, is to set goals for your home; then set goals for your life. The book seems to be masked as a guide for our homes, but is truly also about what you can accomplish with your life. Minimalism is not the end goal, but a path toward a life of passion and purpose to pursue the things that matter most. Continue reading
Good Housekeeping: Get Organized!
Keep earrings and their backs together in a spare button. Use a binder clip to keep gift wrap rolls closed, a wine rack to store bath towels, or a pot lid rack in your closet for handbags, wallets, etc. Continue reading
