“Does This Dreidel Make Me Look Inclusive?”
Thoughts on public schools & the false narrative of “Jewish Christmas” I shared this recently as an instagram post, but felt it deserved a permanent home…
Noon With Nova Part 1
Messages from a Jewish grandmother to her granddaughter Hello my sweetest bunchkie. When I was 6 years old….not so very long ago…I had bangs! ..and I…
We Had No Idea
I was driving the same route through my little home town that I’ve taken so many times. I thought about how when I was younger I’d…
No, Staying Home is Not Harder
I haven’t shared my unasked for opinions in a while, but here I am. First of all, I want to say that I am in awe…
Mother & Daughter
It’s so very odd To think of a time when I didn’t know you. The truth is, I always did. Before I knew your face My…
I’m Not Ready To Be Content
The majority of my blog posts and poems stem from things people have said to me in the past. Their words seemed rather insignificant at the…
Untitled Nonsense
Like a wave, you crash and retreat Lingering for a moment Forward and back as you please In the only patterns you know Never staying at…
Your Old House
Kicked in the door to your old house And invited yourself to tea A new occupant sitting blissfully In the nook you always passed by Breaking…
The Beginning
And suddenly, it woke me like sirens in the night All of my silver linings, glowing vibrantly in front of me I stopped looking for the…
Phoenix Matarazzo 