by John G. Blumberg | Jun 25, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
I was deep into clearing my editor’s comments on the manuscript of my upcoming book, ROI: Return on Integrity. Jay, my editor, is really good! You might say he is very thorough … pushing me on depth and clarity. In so many ways, he’s asking me to do...
by John G. Blumberg | May 28, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
It’s been almost a dozen years since that infamous October night at Wrigley Field. It seemed to be the perfect night in the 8th inning of Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series. The Cubs were stepping-up to the doorstep of the World Series...
by John G. Blumberg | May 1, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
My first experience at really digging was when I was in the second grade. Ever since I can remember, I had a love for water fountains. And, in the second grade, I decided I was going to build one … right in our backyard! I saved my money to buy a long hose, a...
by John G. Blumberg | Mar 27, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
It’s been a decade since Paul, the head of the Physical Education Department of our children’s high school, asked if I would be willing to speak to the new leadership classes they had created in his department. Naperville Central High School’s PE...
by John G. Blumberg | Feb 27, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
In my very younger years, I loved the rides of amusement parks. I especially loved the ones that would spin and mess with your equilibrium. Two of my favorites were the “Twister” and the “Scrambler.” Unfortunately, as you get older, you have...
by John G. Blumberg | Jan 29, 2015 | Vintage Front Porch Articles |
I remember as if it happened yesterday. It was one of those moments where your eyes are opened, your heart is stirred and your soul awakens. Most often, this happens when you least expect it … yet you’re willing to notice it, embrace it, and let it...