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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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Little houses and three handmade cards
Last week, we had three birthdays in our family! I made this little canvas board for my mother for her birthday because she loves houses and bright colors. It was a quick and fun project using some paper, paints, and … Continue reading
Photo Friday: April favorites
Here are a few recent photos that I want to share with you… I shot this the morning of an art festival, just as people were beginning to arrive. Isn’t it lovely? This little guy was at an Earth Day … Continue reading
Sunshine and flowers canvas: behind the art
You can see more “Behind the Art” posts here.
My ideal bookshelf
* * * * * I requested My Ideal Bookshelf (cover at left… I can’t remember where I first read about it) from the library and IT. IS. AWESOME! Cleverly edited by Thessaly La Force and creatively illustrated by Jane Mount, … Continue reading
Dream board 2013: all about art
I began creating this vision board for the year in the middle of January, looking through magazines for pictures that spoke to me and inspired me in some way. I was asking myself, “what do I want for myself for this … Continue reading
When you open your heart
Leo Babauta blogged recently about how fear can keep us from doing many of the things we know we should be doing… mundane tasks like eating well all the way to life-changing acts of pursuing our dreams. We are afraid … Continue reading