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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
Anthology winter 2011 gift guide
I know I said I don’t like that consumerism is glorified this month, but… look at this gift guide from Anthology. The pictures alone are gorgeous! I don’t want anything in it but I’ve looked at it multiple times because … Continue reading
A heart to heart: thank you to each one of you
Really a head to head… Dear Rose, Dave, Christina, hubby, Aunt Val, Meredith, Lorrie, Erin, Amanda (across the pond), Elizabeth, Holly, Crystal, Janice, Belen, Janice (another one!), Nicole, Joanna, Adrian, Daniel, Mrs. Groves (is that your real name?), Melanie, Marcie, … Continue reading
31 questions you should be asking in December – from the VPS blog
31 Questions You Should Be Asking In December Virtual Photography Studio What do I want in 2012? more time alone for reading and creative pursuits How did I end up where I am today? [here is me laughing… what a … Continue reading
A concert at the Rothko Chapel
“The Rothko Chapel is a tranquil space, open to all, that champions human rights and nurtures reverence through the integration of art and spirituality. [It] has two vocations: contemplation and action. It is a place alive with religious ceremonies of all … Continue reading
Photo Friday – a recap of our staycation
With the help of a giftcard and of my parents (for childcare), we recently escaped to The Houstonian for a one night staycation. The ground rules: I would not bring a book or my laptop; hubby would not touch the … Continue reading
Seeking elegance rather than luxury
William Henry Channing was a 19th century Unitarian pastor and writer. Here he describes the life he aims to live: “To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, … Continue reading
