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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
Let’s get this garden started
It’s growing season again! Just a few photos for you today… I had some trees thinned out, making way for sunlight to reach the plants.
This is for the birds
It’s been trial and error over here, but I finally have some regular customers at this platform feeder. Two blue jays and two cardinals have been stopping over several times a day. I even have seen a couple hummingbirds at a hanging … Continue reading
Write your own caption
The antics these squirrels get up to are hilarious. I keep capturing them in more and more funny positions. Like this one. And this one. If you have any good captions for these, besides the ones I put, let me … Continue reading
Living with an open heart
The antidote for hate and violent acts is not more hateful acts. No matter what unkind events are occurring in the world, and there are always many, we must monitor our stress and anger levels, not giving in to the darkness, … Continue reading
It’s raining diamonds
Nothing much to share today, friends. Just a quick note to wish you a happy Monday. It’s been a bit dreary here and we are told it’ll be rainy all week… so I’m grabbing my Sleepytime tea, blankets, and books. … Continue reading
