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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: Motherhood
Staying true to your path
I’m guessing the reason I like this quotation is that I have been frustrated lately. I am turning to more and more creative projects that look so fun (probably because I’m bored), but I don’t have the time to devote … Continue reading
Mindful: January page for One Little Word
I can honestly say that it’s been tough to think “mindfully” in the middle of a chaotic moment, but sometimes I manage to remember and it does immediately shift my perspective. Yesterday, when my daughter was whining about something and I was … Continue reading
Mothering: a proud profession – most days
At the end of a long, exhausting, “I’ve had better” day, do you take notice of the clothes you’ve worn and put them at the very back of your closet, just in case they’re jinxed? Do you ever find yourself … Continue reading
It’s one on one and the toddler will not be winning this round
Sometimes when I express my frustration that I spend my days with an irrational, bipolar, batshit crazy person a normal toddler, my husband asks if I’d rather go to work and send her to daycare. Other people (not mom friends, of course) … Continue reading
Issue 2 of Play Grow Learn is out!
I recently posted about this new e-zine that I LOVE called “Play Grow Learn” from Christie Burnett at Childhood 101. Here is the announcement that issue #2 is available. I just bought mine and I’m off to look at … Continue reading
Toddler art: our gratitude tree
I saw a cute leaf decorating project on The Artful Parent (check it out… it’s full of ideas on children’s art, creativity, crafts, cooking with kids, children’s literature, artful science experiments, nature, play, etc.) and wanted to try it. It … Continue reading
