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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: Writing
Zen habits, part one
One of my favorite blogs is Leo Babauta’s Zen Habits. Two recent posts there speak to what I’ve been thinking about lately. I’ll discuss one today and one tomorrow. The first is about making time to do what’s most important. I … Continue reading
On purpose
“I chose the house for many reasons. Because it seemed to have sprouted out of the earth like a tree, so deeply grooved it was within the old garden. It had no cellar and the rooms rested right on the … Continue reading
Simple soulful photography workshop
This past week, I began a month-long photography workshop called Simple Soulful. It’s about taking care of yourself and building a more creative and fulfiling life. We are exploring the connection between creativity and self-care. It has definitely gotten me thinking … Continue reading
Mom rehab
Mom Rehab What crazy, busy young moms would do if they could escape their lives for a few days “More double chocolate chuck cookies please,” I say to the cute waiter passing by my loungechair at the pool. “Oh! I … Continue reading
A sisterhood of writers
Yesterday was my writing teacher’s birthday. The five of us in the class gave ourselves the topic “What The Momoir Project Means to Me” and sent our essays to her at the same time as a surprise. We want her to know … Continue reading
Writing about motherhood
I am currently taking the Level 2 publishing class with The Momoir Project. (Our teacher, Cori Howard, is a journalist turned writing mother, and has an anthology — pictured here. –>) Cori offers writing classes for moms and it’s open … Continue reading
