“Don’t Rattle Granny’s Bones” in Porridge
August 31 | 2026
I’m delighted to announce the publication of my essay “Don’t Rattle Granny’s …
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Farewell to Vilkomir—the immigrant journey of Simon Kirsch
August 11 | 2020
My paternal grandfather, Dr. Simon Kirsch, was born in Vilkomir (now Ukmerge), Lithuania, in 1884 and immigrated to Canada… more ›
True magic—the intricacy of a lantern slide
June 30 | 2020
In my recent book, The Smallest Objective, a whole chapter is devoted to my paternal grandfather, Dr. Simon Kirsch. A botanist… more ›
Kudos to the class of ’58—my aunt Carol graduates!
June 25 | 2020
Convocation this year has taken shape in new ways—celebrated online or in intimate groups in backyards. In my new… more ›
A date at high altitude—my aunt Carol in Mexico City
June 8 | 2020
In my new book, The Smallest Objective, my aunt Carol stars in the chapter titled “Lake Pátzcuaro,” named after a lake… more ›
