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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
There are no accidents
Saturday’s mindfulness retreat is still very much on my mind, especially the teaching, “there are no coincidences and no accidents.” This has led to great peace for me all week. It was helpful when someone cancelled some plans, which upon … Continue reading
A day of mindfulness
I spent my Saturday learning from Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen and Hand Wash Cold. Karen is a Zen Buddhist Priest as well as a wife, mother, and teacher. The retreat was held in the Garden Room of … Continue reading
In memory of tragedy
On this tenth anniversary of September 11– Each day I make the bed, wash some dishes, put things away. Each day I nourish my body and the bodies of my family. Each day I dress, go, do. And each night, … Continue reading
Business 101: week 1 assignment
Here are my answers for the first week’s assignment for “So You Want to Start a Business,” a Clickin Moms online class. 1. List some reasons for wanting to start a photography business. At first, I instinctively shied away from the … Continue reading
Cute cookies
Check out these cookies from Manjar Sweets. They have other designs for holidays and special occasions. So cute!
Our home: final before and after pictures
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, our future home. Ta da! We have inspections on Tuesday. We close on September 15. (See yesterday’s post for the “before” picture of the front exterior.) The gas company was out yesterday to … Continue reading
