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Dear Younger Me

A personal blog to share my life and career experiences with the people I love so much!.

  • About Me
  • Coach K’s YouTube Channel
  • Kirnan Coaching Associates
  • My Documentary Film
  • As I Was Saying
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Jackie Boy aka JB

I have been married for 44 years to my soul mate and BFF Jean and have been blessed with three great kids in Tarah, Katie, and Patrick and two granddaughters named Rory and Irene and a grandson named Redding. I love dogs and especially my current mate Cali who brightens my day by her presence. I love to run, walk, bike, and swim and enjoy cooking meals and conversation with family and close friends. I love movies and have an obsession for cars both new (I used to be a famous auto analyst) and old (I own two 1975 BMW 2002's and used to own a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang convertible). My blog reflects a lifetime of experience as a son, a brother, a husband, a Dad and the varied roles I've taken on in in the world of business, academia, and as an active participant in my local parish community and Diocese.
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Faith Reflections

One Day You Finally Knew — And It Was God’s Grace

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026Leave a Comment on One Day You Finally Knew — And It Was God’s Grace3 min read

“But little by little as you left those voices behind… there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as …

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Faith Reflections

Happy Heavenly 98th Birthday, Mom

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on February 14, 2026February 14, 20261 Comment on Happy Heavenly 98th Birthday, Mom4 min read

“Time it was, and what a time it was, it was. A time of innocence, a time of confidences. Long …

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Faith Reflections

Revisiting a Cold and Snowy Night in January 1972: The Last Time Dad, Dennis, and Me Were Together

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Leave a Comment on Revisiting a Cold and Snowy Night in January 1972: The Last Time Dad, Dennis, and Me Were Together6 min read

“Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5 The weather has been so cold …

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Reflections Faith

Revisiting My Unexpected Baptism 71 Years Later

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on January 18, 2026January 16, 2026Leave a Comment on Revisiting My Unexpected Baptism 71 Years Later4 min read

 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart.” — Jeremiah …

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Christmas Memories Faith Reflections

Our First Christmas Tree: December 24, 1980

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025Leave a Comment on Our First Christmas Tree: December 24, 19805 min read

It was Christmas Eve 1980 and Mom and I had yet to purchase our first Christmas tree as a married …

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Reflections

Welcome to My Morning Tarah Jean and the Backstory of That Special Day You Were Born

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Leave a Comment on Welcome to My Morning Tarah Jean and the Backstory of That Special Day You Were Born4 min read

“Welcome to my evening, the closing of the day. You know, I could try a million times, never find a …

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Faith Reflections

Finding Joy on a Morning Bike Ride in This Season of Advent

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025Leave a Comment on Finding Joy on a Morning Bike Ride in This Season of Advent3 min read

“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens”. From the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1 …

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Reflections

Happy Birthday Katie and the Backstory of the Day You Were Born

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025Leave a Comment on Happy Birthday Katie and the Backstory of the Day You Were Born3 min read

As I get older I appreciate even more the day each of my three beautiful children of God were born. …

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Reflections

What Did You Miss and the Joy of Seeing Mary Chapin Carpenter Live 29 Years Later

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Leave a Comment on What Did You Miss and the Joy of Seeing Mary Chapin Carpenter Live 29 Years Later5 min read

What did you miss when the days went missing? What did you wish for when the world went dark?” Lyrics …

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Faith Reflections

All With God Now and Always a Part of Me

Jackie Boy aka JBUpdated on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025Leave a Comment on All With God Now and Always a Part of Me2 min read

Sometimes when a photo pops up on my phone like it did this morning, I just literally have to stop …

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As I Was Saying

  • FaithReflections

    One Day You Finally Knew — And It Was God’s Grace

    February 24, 2026
  • FaithReflections

    Happy Heavenly 98th Birthday, Mom

    February 14, 2026
  • FaithReflections

    Revisiting a Cold and Snowy Night in January 1972: The Last Time Dad, Dennis, and Me Were Together

    January 31, 2026

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