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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: JOY
What sparks joy for you?
You’ve probably heard by now about Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. It’s remarkable how prevalent it is all of a sudden! (My review here). Essentially, she asks you to only … Continue reading
Soulful home – more is less
“Even the smallest changes in our daily routine can create incredible ripple effects that expand our vision of what is possible.” ~ Charles F. Glassman It can be hugely draining to be surrounded by lots of stuff. By “stuff,” I mean … Continue reading
Let’s put on our perspectacles
(This woman is meant to be jumping for joy – print and original available here.) (Quotation by Richard Wagner) I must tell you that being healthy again after being under the weather for a few days has really given me … Continue reading
New artsy products
I heard about Society 6 from a friend and had to try it. You upload your photos or art and they make tote bags, iphone cases, greeting cards, mugs, throw pillows, etc. from them! I ordered a tote bag, some … Continue reading
Scrapbook paper as a mood lifter
I have to admit that I haven’t been doing much photography lately. I’m enjoying my paper crafting projects so much and the rest of my time has been filled with family stuff. I have a few more word projects in … Continue reading
JOY in the shop
Since you were fabulously encouraging in your comments about my CREATE canvas, I got overly giddy and thought of loads of new word options. Stay tuned for lots of fun options. Oh, it’s going to be so awesome!!!!! For now, … Continue reading