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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
Catching up
My last post was over a month ago! I have missed having the opportunity to sit down with my laptop and share my latest ideas and projects. I would love to hear from you about what you’ve been up to as well. … Continue reading
Dear Lady Jane: do not take me for granted!
Listen girl. I love you, but I need you to think about some things. #1. You might feel like you are little, but you have a lot of power. If you treat someone well, they feel good; if you treat … Continue reading
Where on earth…
… have you been??? I know, I know, and I’m sorry. Some things have had to give, you know? I am thinking through a great many things the past couple of weeks. Adorable. On doing too much: In my small … Continue reading
Rethinking parenting pressures
I’m beginning a collection of courses offered by Brené Brown called “Kitchen Table Wisdom,” beginning with “The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting.” The entire collection is about rethinking the pressures we put on ourselves and our kids. In case you want to … Continue reading
Dear Lady Jane: please cut out the attitude!
Dear Lady Jane, When I was about your age, maybe a bit older, I’d often be in the front seat of the car with my dad on Sundays. He would have circled the garage sale ads that he was interested … Continue reading
Let’s do some good!
“If you want to lift yourself up, life up someone else.” ~ Booker T. Washington We were facing 18 days of uninterrupted Sweet Girl time with not much planned… aka, I was very afraid. I needed structure! So I first … Continue reading
