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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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Photo Friday: the people of Crescent City
I snapped these first few just as the French Market was being set up for the day. We mistakenly thought we could beat the sweltering heat if we took a walk very early in the day. It is fun to … Continue reading
Letting in the light: my journey toward love
“It is never too late to become what you might have become.” ~ George Eliot We all, in our own ways, sometimes treat our inner selves with something far from kindness and love. We walk around concealing our shame, those … Continue reading
38 lessons from these 38 years
(A work in progress. I love this quotation from e.e. cummings: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”) “Today is your day of all days… Today you are You, that is truer than true. There … Continue reading
“Steal Like An Artist” week: create your own world
When I began writing this post about how much I loved this book, it grew rather long and so I’ve divided it into three separate posts. Bear with me! The book is Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You … Continue reading
Painting with little people
There are some who would say I’m very foolish brave because I allow my daughter to do so many craft projects with me. Sometimes I’m not finished with something when I need to stop and pick her up from preschool … Continue reading
Photo Friday: April favorites
Here are a few recent photos that I want to share with you… I shot this the morning of an art festival, just as people were beginning to arrive. Isn’t it lovely? This little guy was at an Earth Day … Continue reading
