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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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Inspiration: Women reading and writing
I would rather sit and read a book or magazine than do so many other things. I was looking online for photographs of women reading and I found these by Nina Leen. She was one of the first female photographers for LIFE Magazine … Continue reading
Magazines
I LOVE to read magazines… just sitting and flipping through something literally light, tearing out an article here or there to file away. I’ve got serious ones (The New Yorker and Brain, Child), parenting ones (Scholastic Parent & Child, Parenting), and tons of … Continue reading
Favorite reading
A few days ago, I added a new page to my blog called “Favorite Reading.” I brainstormed and came up with what has meant the most to me over the years and why (in no particular order). I’m sure I’ll … Continue reading
The ending is the best part!
You know that feeling that you get toward the end of a really intense, great story? You don’t really want it to end because then what will you read, but also you can’t wait to see what happens? I savor my … Continue reading
