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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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Tag Archives: creative
Kindness always wins
My friend Linda asked her Facebook friends to describe kindness in one word. She got almost 50 responses, with words like generosity, concern, and gentleness. There were even some creative ones — puppy-like and empathagenerous were my faves. Linda sent … Continue reading
Bippity, boppity, boo: a Cinderella birthday
I am now the mother of a 5-year-old. That sounds so unreal even to write. I thought I’d share some behind-the-scenes pics of the birthday party that my sweet girl and I put together. What began as simply having three … Continue reading
Carnival of Creative Mothers: nurturing creativity at home
Welcome to Week One of the month-long Carnival of Creative Mothers to celebrate the launch of The Rainbow Way: Cultivating Creativity in the Midst of Motherhood by Lucy H. Pearce. Today’s topic is Nurturing a Culture of Creativity at Home. … Continue reading
Progress report Q3: 2013 goals (making progress and having fun)
I’m happy to report that my daily to do lists have only 2 or 3 things on them these days. Of course I still do the dishes every day, wash clothes, make dinner, etc, but I am charging myself with … Continue reading
Book review and giveaway: Learn, Create, and Teach
Clara Lieu reached out to me a couple months ago, asking if I’d like a copy of her new book in exchange for a review here on my blog. I was honored and looked forward to cracking open her book. … Continue reading
August 1 OLW blog hop: post it note reminders
Hello friends! I wonder if every evening when Mr. B comes home from work, he’s a little hesitant because I’ve probably changed something around the house. It happens so frequently that he’s not surprised anymore… maybe just curious. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading
