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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
Photo Friday: the people of Crescent City
I snapped these first few just as the French Market was being set up for the day. We mistakenly thought we could beat the sweltering heat if we took a walk very early in the day. It is fun to … Continue reading
A bend in the river: thoughts on perspective
You know that feeling you have when you’ve had a great vacation? That pleasant, relaxed inner calm you get when you’ve gotten some clarity on your life’s big picture goals? You see how far you’ve come thus far (in your … Continue reading
Stories from Lafayette Cemetery
These photos are of Lafayette Cemetery in New Orleans’ Garden District. This family lost a one-day-old baby and two other children to Yellow Fever.The exterior walls tell their own stories.
38 lessons from these 38 years
(A work in progress. I love this quotation from e.e. cummings: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”) “Today is your day of all days… Today you are You, that is truer than true. There … Continue reading
May flower challenge
“As you explore your world. Pause. Breathe. Take your time and look a little closer. You never know what you might find.” * * * * * This is the second year (I think) that Lori Moon is hosting her … Continue reading
Photo-heart connection: springtime planting
“The joy of the creative process, minute by minute, hour after hour, day by day, is the sublime path to true happiness.” ~ George Lois I always enjoy being part of Kat’s Photo-Heart Connection and visiting the other participants’ blogs. Haven’t done … Continue reading
