Creative Non-fiction – Joanne Jagoda

Angel in a Blue Prius

I wasn’t expecting to encounter an angel who drove a blue Prius.

A Phone Call in the Afternoon

When the phone rang in the afternoon in California in November of 2024 and I heard my daughter’s voice, I knew instantly something was wrong.

Ernie’s Miracle

I will never forget him though he has been gone since 2002. He made me believe in the
resilience of the human spirit. He made me believe in miracles.

7 Tips for a Successful Grandchildren Sleepover

This article appeared in Grand Magazine, September 2019 Well, you said “yes” and now you have to entertain your grandchildren, ages two and four for a weekend, which can mean up to 72 hours but who’s counting? Whether you are called Grandma, or Abuela, or Nana, or in my case Savta (Hebrew for grandmother) youContinue reading “7 Tips for a Successful Grandchildren Sleepover”