by John G. Blumberg | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized |
I should start with a disclaimer in that, almost certainly, I will violate my own premise in this month’s issue. After all, “we” seem to do that every now and then – don’t we? This past year, I’ve become more aware of how one word can change everything – one way or...
by John G. Blumberg | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Every now and then, the focus on just one word can invite you on a reflective journey. Especially when it’s a 4-letter word! Recently, this was the case for me as I read a daily reflection on how – and how often – we use the word TAKE. I had never really “taken” the...
by John G. Blumberg | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized |
I can still picture my 6-year-old-self sitting in our family living room and hearing my Mom’s voice in her southern drawl: Get your feet off the table. She would then always follow-on with a defining statement of context: You wouldn’t put your feet on the table if...
by John G. Blumberg | Jul 1, 2021 | The Front Porch |
As you pull-up a swing on “the porch” this month, I’m inclined to warn you this reflection on the conundrum of growth may seem somewhat vague. And it may seem to wander a bit. Not by design, but perhaps by necessity. I would also propose there may have never been a...
by John G. Blumberg | Jun 3, 2021 | The Front Porch |
I’m always drawn to those amaryllis bulbs that they rollout as big “End Cap” displays around the Christmas season. You know, the ones containing the bulb, a simple plastic planter and a tiny bag of potting soil — packed in a nice little box with the picture of...
