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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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Photo edits: before and after
Thanks for your comments on my Amelia Island post. I thought you might enjoy looking at pictures before and after I edited them. I didn’t do anything too major either. Adjusting levels, contrast, saturation, and sharpness in Photoshop makes a … Continue reading
Glimpses of seaside life, part 2
Today I’m sharing a few more photos from our trip to Florida. I hope you enjoyed Part 1. Watching my 5-years-young daughter play in the sand was priceless. Her curiosity was contagious, as was her enthusiasm for collecting shells and … Continue reading
On wonder
We’re just back from a lovely Spring Break trip to the west coast of Florida. I took this photo on a sunset dolphin cruise. Such playful creatures these dolphins were! It was amazing, of course, and I loved it. I … Continue reading
