Tag Archives: family

Lee Adrian… (Hartley A. Schwartzberg, DO)

May 9, 2013 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 18 Comments

Yes, I’m breaking into my queue. Something I don’t do very often.

This past Sunday, while I was celebrating with my son (and my family) his graduation from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), my cousin, Hartley (Lee) Adrian Schwartzberg, died. I hadn’t seen him- or his family- in a while (he livesd in Florida). I have tried to keep in touch, though. (Facebook is NOT as good as being there, nor is eMail.) And, I’ve thought of him and his brother, my other close cousin, often.

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Just Because

So quick…

March 28, 2013 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 11 Comments

Seder. It means order. Where we progress from page 42 to 262 in our Hagada. (No, we don’t skip pages- the first 41 or so pages cover the laws of the Pesach, as well as the blessings and laws for the searching of any left-over chametz in one’s possession, before the holiday begins.)

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Mickey…

January 17, 2013 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 24 Comments

I’m not sure I should write about this. I am trying to find something edifying, enlightening, ennobling that will render my attempt useful.

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Business Management, Economy, Medicine

The Law of Unintended Circumstances

November 14, 2012 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 6 Comments

About 30 years ago, we were expanding our transportation company (which was related to our health care business) in California. And, given our philosophy of looking for folks who needed a helping hand, we hired two folks whom we trained to become truck drivers for our firm. They both worked 20 hours a week to start. Once they acquired enough hours to take the tractor-trailer license test (and passed), we began using them for 35 to 42 hours a week. When, all of a sudden, one of the drivers announced he was quitting.

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Brain, Medicine

A clarification- Children and Their Parents

December 6, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 2 Comments

I don’t normally post twice in a day. But, having read a few comments and speaking to you- my readers- I feel that I have failed to make the proper points.

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Children and their parents

December 6, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 21 Comments

When my daughter was a little girl, she loved to dress up. (OK, I think she still does, but that is a whole ‘nother story.) And, being the techie I was (am?), I ran across things that many others never saw (or maybe they did and decided that they were bizarre, or didn’t understand them). One such item was a T-shirt I gave my daughter, that she loved dearly.

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A Day in the Park (not!)

August 15, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 8 Comments

Today, I did a lot of nothing. But, a whole lot of somethings transpired.

My son and I began our journey at 8:30. From Alexandria to Philadelphia, to watch our beloved Phillies. My son’s first home game this year, since he has been at the University of Michigan- both for school and work until last Friday.

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Just Because, Medicine, Uncategorized

Ready? Set? (Hopefully, you won’t go…)

July 19, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 43 Comments

I know, I know. We don’t talk about these in polite company. Well, I will be the 900 pound gorilla. And, I will be direct. Those of you who know me well will not be surprised.

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Drama should provoke discussion…

May 30, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I saw a play on Wednesday. The Moscows of Nantucket (run ends 12 June 2011). The actors were great. The play (by Sam Forman) had more than a few moments, but it tried too hard (in my opinion). But, it did provide food for thought. Here’s the plot, in a nutshell.

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No excuses will do!

May 16, 2011 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 22 Comments

I read many newspapers every day. I read tons of articles every day (ok- maybe only 100 pounds, but you get the idea). Many of them all describe how tough life is, how folks get stuck in patterns from their parents. If the father was an abuser, so will be the child. If the mother was cold, so will be the child. I think NOT! We all have a choice. It is not an easy one- but one we must make- and remake, every day.

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