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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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Picture Fall
Picture Fall is a 31-day photography prompt project from Tracy Clark intended to inspire the celebration of the arrival of autumn. October 1: Quintessential Fall October 2: The Magic of Morning October 3: Get Comfortable October 4: The Beauty Challenge October … Continue reading
November report, part 1
I’m going to divide this month’s book report into two posts because there is a whole lot of reading goin’ on! I want you to enjoy these updates, not slog through them. So… what’s been happening? It looks like Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Art commemorates adventure: we are surrounded by love
One year ago, I began looking back at the many Facebook messages, emails, and blog post comments full of support and love for my family after Hurricane Harvey. I was astounded that I had heard from so many people and … Continue reading
Update
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” ~ Muhammad Ali Please forgive me. It’s been months since my last confession post. I have been doing it again…. avoiding this blog because I know that writing leads me to uncover what … Continue reading
Goodbye to our house
Dear Our House, Are you still considered an “unresolved loss?” I know that we are saying goodbye to you, but maybe I haven’t fully accepted it because strong emotion sneaks up on me when I least expect it. In fact, … Continue reading
Dear Lady Jane: do not take me for granted!
Listen girl. I love you, but I need you to think about some things. #1. You might feel like you are little, but you have a lot of power. If you treat someone well, they feel good; if you treat … Continue reading
