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Wow. It worked!

I had all but given up reconnecting with my friend Michele Wolf.

Then I wrote a blog about it.

What happened

I never met Suzanne before. Didn’t know who she was.

But for some reason Suzanne googled Michele one day. She stumbled upon my blog and wrote me:

“Hi Joe. I saw your blog today about Michele Wolf. I knew Michele In Atlanta, and have a decent bit of info about her that I think will help you find her. BUT, obviously I’m a little dubious. It’s funny that I should come across your blog because I’ve had her on my mind the past several weeks. Strange how these things happen.

I have an old phone number of hers that I’ve used in the past couple of years to leave messages, but I haven’t spoken with her in a while. If you could just put my mind at rest that I’m not handing info over to someone she doesn’t want to find her, I’d appreciate it. I’m sure you understand.”

So I wrote back a note that put her mind at ease. Turns out, she did get in touch with Michele and told Michele about my blog.

A happy ending

Michele called me today. It was as though we talked yesterday.

We had a lot of catching up to do!

Thank you, Mr. Internet.

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Merry Christmas from the Hages

This was originally posted on December 18, 2008. I think the song and sentiment still work. Let’s keep our conversation going in 2010.

Here’s young Zachary with a holiday song for you. He sang a “Noche de Paz” solo (Silent Night, in Spanish) at the Christmas Eve mass and the entire assembly was transfixed on the boy. I held him in my arms before he sang and told him I hoped he remembered this night for the rest of his life. I was so proud.

Thanks for coming by my blog and I look forward to some great conversations with you in 2009 and beyond.

And I invite you to consider the perfect gift for your child’s school (or your office). Click on the image to meet a 16-year-old we saved and email me for info how to get a life-saving defibrillator.

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The Poor … by Zachary Hage

The Poor

What about the Poor? They have nothing to do.

I give them toys. You know you have to do it sometimes. I give them toys because they don’t have any. Why don’t they have any toys? Because they don’t have enough money.

I don’t know why they don’t have enough money. Or, maybe they just came out to be that way.

How do you help the Poor? Leave a comment.

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Introducing Zachary and Lucas

Zach’s dad had an idea: What would it look like if a six-year-old had his own blog? What if his four-year-old brother helped?

Would children want to read it? Would it be a destination site for parents to share with their children?

We don’t know. But Zach’s excited about the idea. And once Luke catches wind of it, he’ll want to do it too.

Brothers in arms

What do you think of this idea? Leave a comment.


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Joe Hage family photos Jan-May, 2008

Lucas (4) at left, Zachary (6) at right

Brothers in arms

Click to enlarge the thumbnail images.

Kissing the babyTime for a crewDon’t jump!
It’s a surprise!Just doin’ my job!Ice cream breakFunnymanBubblebath15th in the StatePippy LongbooglinSplashdown!Goooal!