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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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November book report
I feel like I was just saying, “wow, it’s September already,” and now it’s December! Well, I didn’t read as many books in November as I did in months prior, but I enjoyed these few. The Astronaut Wives Club: A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Books - Monthly Reports
Tagged books, Currently Reading, Jodi Picoult, JoJo Moyes, lily koppel, Marilynne Robinson, Sumi Loundon
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I’m stuck in the 1920’s
I recently read three books in a row that are set in New York or in Paris in the 20’s. I’m sure this is not going to be a brilliant review that highlights much about how the three books similarly illuminate the … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged 1920s, amy ephron, gioia diliberto, hemingway, lily koppel, one sunday morning, paris, paris without end, paula mclain, red-leather diary, the paris wife
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