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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
At the suggestion from a friend, I tried this PSE twirling technique described on this blog and here are the results. Pretty cool.
Photo Friday
All images shot with my 50mm compact macro.
Photo Friday
Here are a few photos from our Sunday wanderings at the Houston arboretum. We had no direction, just enjoyed our daughter’s delight at picking up pine cones and being outdoors. All images were shot with my 50mm compact macro.
Happy as a hobbyist?
The dreaded acronym… MWAC. Mom with a camera. Maybe it’s because I read so many mom/photography blogs or maybe it’s because so many of us mothers weren’t motivated to delve into photography before we had an adorable live subject to … Continue reading
Questions to ask ourselves
The thought-provoking poet David Whyte considers what we should be asking ourselves—especially when we least want to confront our own answers. I highly encourage you to read this article: 10 Questions that Have No Right to Go Away. “Questions that … Continue reading
Picture Inspiration: Weeks 12 – 16 and 29 – 31
Picture Inspiration: 52 Weeks of Photocentric Creativity and Community Oh boy did I get behind on this class! Week 12: Mysterious Ways There is nothing more mysterious than the creations of Mother Nature. From bulbs to blooms, seeds to sprigs, … Continue reading
