The Secret Of Happiness
So grateful I got to have spent an entire year in Israel with Rabbi David Aaron as my teacher and spiritual guru. People…
Pilates Reformer Galore
I remember I had so many sleepless nights leading up to my Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery three months ago. Looking…
Sixth Chemo Infusion: Thank G-d For Your Problems
As soon as Doctor Grossbard and Nurse Audrey came into the patient room they provided me with more good news…
My Miracle Worker
Prior to surgery I asked my Orthopedist, Dr. John Munyak (the Brooklyn Nets Orthopedist), for his best Physical Therapist recommendations….
Fifth Chemo Infusion and PET Scan Results
Baruch Hashem! Amazing news! The moment that my doctor walked into the room he told me that according to the…
“Ackerbatics,” a Poem
Ackerbatics By Daniel Ackerman I’m sitting here with cancer, I pray up high, I want an answer, Perhaps I will…
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Last week my Rabbi from college, Rabbi Oirechman, sent out his Weekly Torah Portion email on Parsha ‘Shemot.’ He beautifully…
Fourth Chemo Infusion: How to Surround Yourself with Love
This week was my fourth chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Unlike my third treatment, this one was much easier. Last…
Third Chemo Infusion: Hang in There
This entry is a little overdue, but two weeks ago was my third chemo treatment. Looking back, it was definitely…
The Mohawk
Last week I walked into my barber shop and told the barber to pretend my head was a blank canvas….