Redefining “Home”
I’ve always referred to trips back to Michigan as “going home,” but having spent the better part of my post-grad adult life in New York, it would only seem logical to adjust my rhetoric. But...
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Thankful, I am
I flew home on Tuesday, not sure of what to expect this Thanksgiving holiday. This had always been my Bubby Cyrille’s holiday, and when she passed away three years ago, I felt much of this...
Read MoreA New Year’s Orphan
Holidays have been tricky for me since making the big move to the Big Apple. I have family here — I think most Jews do — but nothing compares to my Detroit contingent that gathers...
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Lentils, Spinach, Goat Cheese
I love Middle Eastern flavors. I could eat lentils for every meal, and often times I do. In Detroit, we have some of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the country — and I’m including...
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The Power of 3
My sister and brother-in-law are upstairs sleeping after their long journey to Michigan from Seattle. This week marked two important milestones for my family. My brother Aaron was newly minted Dr. Kirsch in his graduation...
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