Welcome!
-
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.
Inspiration in your inbox
Join 178 other subscribers
-
… 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.
-
“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
What can I help you find?
Categories
Category Archives: Photography
Same tour, different itinerary
I’m honored to be tapped again to participate in this blog tour. I answered these questions in mid-May in this post, just after (coincidentally) my daughter was sick. Why go on the same trip yet again three months later? I … Continue reading
Playing with backlighting
Yesterday morning was rainy… with dreamy lighting coming from our kitchen window. It was the perfect opportunity to experiment with the back lighting prompt in Kim’s Be Still class. I applied her kk_enlightened texture at 70% soft light. (It was my daughter who noticed … Continue reading
Photo prop goodies
I am taking an enjoying a year-long exploration of still life photography with some wonderful friends and the teacher is Kim Klassen, one of my favorite people ever. I have shared a few shots with you recently as I experiment with adding … Continue reading
La pura vida of Costa Rica
Finally, some Costa Rica photos for you, friends. One highlight of our trip was going horseback riding in the hopes of spotting some monkeys. While I won’t ever do that again with a camera over my shoulder (or wearing strappy … Continue reading
To know yourself
This photo reminds me that I have not yet shared photos from our trip to Costa Rica last month! I will get right on that! I am changing the blog schedule for the summer. Rather than 3 posts a week, … Continue reading
The best part of waking up
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday!
