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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
Winter break, introvert style
Sure, it’s nice to have a different schedule for awhile. It’s nice for my daughter to have a break from school and to separate from those friends for a couple weeks. It’s absolutely great for Mr. B to slow down … Continue reading
Wrapping up a transformative year
Am I the same person I was this time last year? Hopefully we’ve all changed for the better. There have been big a few deep shifts and realizations for me that I’d like to share with you, including some links to my … Continue reading
As she turns 7 – parenting in the age of YouTube
Sweet Girl turns 7 this week. I wouldn’t have thought it to be such a change, but the past few months have brought sassiness and drama into our lives for the first time. I blame You Tube, but it’s got … Continue reading
How to decode secret messages in your child’s behavior
For the first time, Sweet Girl had a friend spend the night. Their plan was to pretend to fall asleep, wait for us to go to bed, and then: 1) art activities 2) play doh 3) play Shoots and Ladders??? … Continue reading
Motherhood vs. otherhood
I have some good news to share about this long-battled issue of separation anxiety. My daughter’s confidence has increased over the past few months and her anxiety has so decreased that she’s playing more on her own at home, doing much … Continue reading
How to grow a materialistic child
My grandfather grew up on a large piece of land in Poland. His household (which included his parents, four siblings, grandparents, uncle and his family, and a caretaker) would rise early to tend to the animals, bake the daily bread, and … Continue reading
