MY FAMILY TREE

The Lives and Times of me and my family

The Zagarells

Mom and Dad

Claude Austin, American Jazz Pianist, who left the United States to escape U.S. racism. He became a well known performer in Brazil, making records and playing in the Copacobana. Her mother Laura Oliveira Austin, a wise and courageous woman, raised four excellent daughters after her husband's death.

My wife Laura (Laurinha), whose heart still resides in her land of birth, Brazil, her sister Claudia, in the background, and my daughter Bianca. Bianca plays volleyball at Hackett, and was a member of the football team at South Middle School and on the Loy Norrix freshman squad.

Me with the snowblower. At the Battle Creek International Festival of Lights and Christmas decorations at our home.

Growing Up My Brother and I

On The Streets of New York

Experiencing the World