Dear Aurora and Irene, Whenever I read this beautiful poem I think of each of you, your Moms, GJ, and …
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A personal blog to share my life and career experiences with the people I love so much!.
Welcome to Dear Younger Me
“Every mountain, every valley, thru each heartache you will see. Every moment brings you closer to who you were meant to be. Dear younger me, dear younger me!”
Lyrics from the song “Dear Younger Me”, MercyMe (2014)
My blog “Dear Younger Me” reflects a lifetime of experiences as a son, a brother, a friend, a colleague, a husband, a Dad, and my newest calling as a grandfather. I also share the various roles I’ve taken on in the world of business, academia, and in my lifelong journey of faith as an active participant in my parish community and the many blessings God has given me.
I hope you have fun reading my stories and experiences and no matter where you may be in life or career to heed the timeless words of the great Ferris Bueller that “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around, you might miss it.”
Recent Posts
Spiritual Awareness — Yes, You Matter!
“God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He …
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Turning 70 in the 4th Quarter of Life
“You know how it is: you’re twenty-one or twenty-two and you make some decisions; then whisssh! you’re seventy.” A line …
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About Me
I have been married for 44 years to my soul mate and BFF Jean who coined my nickname “Jackie Paper” when we first met as graduate Ph.D. students at Fordham University because I loved reading newspapers, especially the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
Our journey together has been blessed by the Lord with three great kids in Tarah, Katie, and Patrick; two wonderful sons in law in Logan and Brian; and our three grandchildren — Aurora age 5, Redding age 3, and Irene 19 months.
I love dogs and especially our Golden Retrievers Cali and Riley who brighten my day by their very presence along with Pat’s dog named Pepper also a Golden.
Reflections on Life’s Journey
To Judge or Not to Judge?
I had a very profound experience recently, one that made me question how we should judge people. All of us …
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My Brother’s Keeper: Still Grieving His Loss After 49 Years
“But I keep waiting for the night. I close my eyes and hope you’ll find me sleeping. Cause in my …
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A Dad’s Favorite Day with His Son: A Sunday to Remember with Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs
Happy Birthday Patrick and I hope you have a great day. I only wish that Mom and I could be …
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Finding Strength Through Faith
Dear Younger Me: No Matter What, Keep Rowing the Boat
In this post, I reflect on the anxiety and fatigue many of us are feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes a simple visualization exercise I often use with my clients...
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It Feels Great To Be Back On My Bike
Yesterday, I did something that I have sorely missed these past 2 months – getting back on my speed bike. …
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Remembering September 11, 2001
This is a personal reflection of where I was on September 11, 2001 and some of the challenges that we faced on that horrific day. We will always remember those...
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