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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: Photography
Alaska: photographically speaking
As soon as we booked our Alaskan cruise back in February, I started researching which lenses to rent to take with me. I changed my mind several times, but finally went with the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and the Canon … Continue reading
I’m back! Letting go of doing too much
Hello friends! How’ve you been the past few weeks? I’ve definitely missed my blog and our small community here and am so happy to be back. I’ve wanted to share this article with you for well over a year now, … Continue reading
Reflections
I’m replaying some old posts while I take some time to relax with my family. This one originally ran 5/12/11. I invite stillness and lean into a new pace. Rushing and multitasking can give way to the Mediterranean breeze and … Continue reading
Reunion
I’m replaying some old posts while I take some time to relax with my family. This one originally ran 5/11/11. “Wow! It’s been so long. How have you been?” I ask myself. “Oh, I’ve been happily busy, dizzy with tasks, … Continue reading
How not to lose your mind raising children
I’m replaying some old posts while I take some time to relax with my family. This one originally ran 8/6/12.All of a sudden, there’s space. Glorious empty space for breathing and relaxing into, like a large soft chair with a … Continue reading
The path of kindheartedness
I’m replaying some old posts while I take some time to relax with my family. This one originally ran 3/28/12. The more I learn about mindful living and how we are all connected, the more I know this way of … Continue reading
