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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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Tag Archives: Mary Oliver
Dazzling light
“Still, what I want in my life is to be willing to be dazzled – to cast aside the weight of facts and maybe even to float a little above this difficult world. I want to believe I am looking … Continue reading
Alaska excursions: gentle giants of the sea
It’s been so fun to reminisce about our Alaska trip this week. Did you see my post this week about the White Pass Scenic Railroad? Turns out I have some fun pictures from the Chihuly Museum in Seattle and from … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Photography, Poetry, Quotations
Tagged Alaska, animals, Blackfish, cetaceans, Death at Sea World, fish, Mary Oliver, orca, Whales
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Be filled with light and shine
Mary Oliver could be said to be America’s best-selling poet. She has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize and been given many, many awards and honors. Ever since I spotted a greeting card with her words on … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Poetry, Quotations, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged collage, Mary Oliver, nature poetry, poetry, Thirst Poems
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