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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
How motherhood is changing me
Parenthood is challenging. Just when I think I’ve got one behavior under control, something changes. From the awe of pregnancy to this very day, I am learning so much about myself by being a mother. I am in … Continue reading
Memories of being a new mother
I recently came across this spiral notebook that I used when my daughter was first born to keep track of her eating and sleeping and diapers, my pain medication, and my own sleep (lack of sleep really). Someone had told … Continue reading
You know you’re a mom when…
I saw this cute list on Cafe Mom called 34 Strange Habits Only Moms Understand. What habits would you say apply to you? (P.S. My husband definitely does many of these, so I would say this doesn’t apply solely to … Continue reading
Sukkot arts and crafts: toddler-style
I read this on Kveller‘s website and thought it hilarious… Judaism must believe in the old adage, “When it rains, it pours” — at least when it comes to the fall holidays. Just after Rosh Hashanah came and went, Yom Kippur was here ten … Continue reading
A day of mindfulness
I spent my Saturday learning from Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen and Hand Wash Cold. Karen is a Zen Buddhist Priest as well as a wife, mother, and teacher. The retreat was held in the Garden Room of … Continue reading
Never a dull moment
I’ve been asked how I’m going to fill my time while my daughter is in preschool, even though it’s a total of only about 8 hours a week. Uh, are you kidding me?! The first couple of months will be … Continue reading
