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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: Photography
Photo Friday: it’s a date!
Mr. B and I finally got a babysitter and went out for a coffee date and a walk around a different neighborhood. We got to talk about our shared exhaustion and frustration in parenting our spirited and determined little girl, … Continue reading
Living in each now: a new stillness journey
Yes, my loves, another e-course. Hear me out please! The class is Be Still-52 with Kim Klassen and it’s a year of still-life photography inspiration. When I read Kim’s description of her new offering, about pausing within life’s messiness to find … Continue reading
Pike Place market, Seattle
I’m delighted to share some signs of spring with you all, just in case you don’t have flowers in your neck of the woods yet. These photos were taken last August in Seattle at Pike Place Market, one of my … Continue reading
Glimpses of seaside life, part 2
Today I’m sharing a few more photos from our trip to Florida. I hope you enjoyed Part 1. Watching my 5-years-young daughter play in the sand was priceless. Her curiosity was contagious, as was her enthusiasm for collecting shells and … Continue reading
Glimpses of seaside life, part 1
I grew up in a coastal town, so you’d think I would be immune to the wonders of nature that these photos reveal. Not so. I will never (I hope) cease to: be in awe of the way the … Continue reading
On wonder
We’re just back from a lovely Spring Break trip to the west coast of Florida. I took this photo on a sunset dolphin cruise. Such playful creatures these dolphins were! It was amazing, of course, and I loved it. I … Continue reading
