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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
Calling all newborns
I met these gorgeous tiny feet this past weekend and I immediately wanted to take pictures of them. I have three close friends who have had baby girls in the past few months and I’ve offered to take pictures of … Continue reading
Mommy matters
My usual naptime mantra is “please don’t wake up yet, please don’t wake up yet.” On most days, it seems that as soon as I get my daughter settled for a nap and I eat lunch and check my e-mail, she’s … Continue reading
Mom rehab
Mom Rehab What crazy, busy young moms would do if they could escape their lives for a few days “More double chocolate chuck cookies please,” I say to the cute waiter passing by my loungechair at the pool. “Oh! I … Continue reading
“Attached at the hip” on Forever Parenting today
I have a guest post on Forever Parenting today about my daughter’s separation anxiety. I was going to share that she is getting so much better, but… Coincidentally, she spent this afternoon with a babysitter and her tears before I left were … Continue reading
I am woman
“Wait for Daddy,” my daughter cautions. “No, we don’t need to wait girlfriend. We can fix it just as well as Daddy can.” We are sitting in the middle of our living room, the vacuum upside down, parts surrounding us, … Continue reading
A break from routine
I am downright fearful of next week’s “Spring Break.” No dance class, no gymnastics, no weekly babysitter, no parent/toddler class, no Tot Shabbat. How on earth is this a break? A break from sanity? Routine? What’s a mom to do???
