16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood
by Barbara Olivo Cagle
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Barbara (Bobbie) Olivo Cagle
President of Spokane Authors Self-Publishers 2005-2007 Author of 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood.
Barbara Olivo Cagle has written a true story about her mother, Jacqueline Rose Nunez Olivo, “Rose.” Rose was pregnant 4,500 + days! A Master of Motherhood tells the story of Rose's family and how she raised her sixteen children in the heart of San Jose, California. The story covers over 100 years of California history and the migration of family immigrants from the old countries of Chile, Spain and Italy.
For more information on 16 x MOM go to: www.barbaracagle.com available for $17.95
Barbara is the thirteenth of Rose’s sixteen children. She was born and reared in San Jose, California. St Joseph’s School was the foundation for her education through eighth grade. In Notre Dame High School, Barbara went by her nickname, “Bobbie.” She was involved in numerous school activities, played the drums, was a cheerleader, song girl, sewed, and created various forms of artwork. She aspired to acting and performed in the Notre Dame Shakespearean Festival. Rumor has it that she pulled a fire alarm near the end of the festival that created some confusion and concern.
In her senior year, on February 14, 1970, she was involved in a tragic toboggan accident. Bobbie crashed into a huge pine tree and was bedridden for months. The instant before impact, an out-of-body experience flashed before her eyes, and the love of her family and friends left her with a dream to write a story of her mother. During her recovery she collected letters and memorabilia from her family. In her second year of college she met her wonderful Navy husband, Donald J. Cagle. He was attending college in Palo Alto, California. Prior to their marriage, she traveled Europe with two of her sisters for six weeks. Not long after she returned from Europe, Bobbie and Don were married on April 21, 1974. God blessed them with two beautiful children: Jocilyn Roselle in 1975 and Jason John in 1977.
From 1976 to 1979 Bobbie volunteered her time as a cheerleader and Pep Club instructor for the Oslo American School, in Oslo, Norway. She spent time in North Chicago, Illinois; Monterey, California; and Guam, before residing in Spokane, Washington to rear her children. Bobbie enjoyed an extremely successful career in real estate from 1988 to 2002. Since 2002 she has performed in various Mystery Dinner Theatre and Style shows. She has also performed with with the “Tap Grandmas,” "Spring Chicks," and the "Rivercity Cloggers," of Spokane. Presently Bobbie is the founder and clogging instructor of the "Heart Beats" of Deer Lake, Washington. The Heart Beats is a federated club affiliated with the Spokane Area Council and the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington.
My Affirmations!
Serenity flows from the depths of my soul. I am immersed in peace. The Christ Light guides me on a path of renewal and discovery. My body is a temple of the risen Christ. I am strong and whole. I realize the constancy of Spirit and accept it with gratitude. With faith and compassion, we shine the peace of Christ into the world.
by Silent Unity www.dailyword.com
Goal
I want the whole world to know my mom's story and her resiliencies to all that life dealt her.Syndicate
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Meet The Author Event!
Click on the following link to read a wonderful interview about my event, written by Brian Triplett from the Examiner. It was a quite a surprise and well done. While you're at it please leave a comment on my blog and on the Examiner. I appreciate all the help from my family and friends.http://www.examiner.com/books-in-spokane/16-x-mom-book-signing-event
More great news! My book is now available at the Deer Lake Resort in Loon Lake, Washington. $17.95 plus tax. www.deerlakeresort.com
Clicking Our Clogs!
Heart Beats of Deer Lake, Wa. click their clogs for the old folks at Regency Northpointe in Spokane, Wa. The thrill was on as four of the dancers performed 17 routines. Note: ages range from 50-82. All that clogging so their hearts won't. Now that ought to be inspirational.
"Rollin' Nowhere"
I have been instructing these gals for just a few months now. I'm so proud of them. Just give us a couple more months and we'll knock your socks off. He he he! Seriously, we so much enjoy putting smiles on the faces of these folks and mingling about. They even joined us doing the "Hand Jive."
"Pa Pa Joe's Polks" tangled feet and all.
Last years winner!
I AM THE LAST WINNER OF BARBARA'S BOOK. I AM NOT APPLYING TO WIN AGAIN. I THOUGHT I WOULD DROP A LINE TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL, HEART WARMING BARBARA'S BOOK REALLY IS. IT TELLS A STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST COURAGEOUS, LOVING WOMEN I HAVE EVER HEARD OF.
THIS WOMAN, NEVER UP ON HERSELF OR HER CHILDREN. READING THIS BOOK MADE ME WANT TO STAND UP AND CHEER FOR HER. SHE FOUGHT ODDS STACKED AGAINST HER, YET SHE AND HER CHILDREN CAME OUT THE WINNERS.
SINCE WINNING, I HAVE LENT MY BOOK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY....IT'S AN AWESOME BOOK, AND BARBARA SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
BRAVO BARBARA
FROM:
BARBARA HOPKINS at
nanniespiperdayle@yahoo.com
Thank you Barbara!
THIS WOMAN, NEVER UP ON HERSELF OR HER CHILDREN. READING THIS BOOK MADE ME WANT TO STAND UP AND CHEER FOR HER. SHE FOUGHT ODDS STACKED AGAINST HER, YET SHE AND HER CHILDREN CAME OUT THE WINNERS.
SINCE WINNING, I HAVE LENT MY BOOK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY....IT'S AN AWESOME BOOK, AND BARBARA SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
BRAVO BARBARA
FROM:
BARBARA HOPKINS at
nanniespiperdayle@yahoo.com
Thank you Barbara!
One World One Heart 2011 Magic Carpet Ride - It's Global!
Can we ever say enough about MOM and maternal love?
Presentations/Book Signings/Where to purchase "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood"
Yeah, here we are again! I love doing this Magic Carpet Ride with the One World One Heart Bloggers.
OWOH is truly a wonderful experience and place to meet such talented crafty people from all over the world. God bless you all.
Kudos to Lisa Swifka the creator and host of One World-ONE Heart. This is the fifth and final OWOH event. I am honored to be a member of the blogger world and participant of OWOH for the past three years. Thank you Lisa for your diligence and hard work to make this journey so sweet.
Lisa has listed the participants on the One World One Heart blog. On each post you will find a giveaway...just click the OWOH logo below.
The One World One Heart giveaway is GOING ON NOW UNTIL February 17th . It is a wonderful way to interact and discover new and beautiful people from around the world and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes.
As you will notice on my blog sidebar Neocounter I like collecting flags from around the world and meeting new Bloggers. I have a goal to collect all of them. Passing my blog around will help me to reach my goal. Thanks!
What last years winner had to say:
"I AM THE LAST WINNER OF BARBARA'S BOOK. I AM NOT APPLYING TO WIN AGAIN. I THOUGHT I WOULD DROP A LINE TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL, HEART WARMING BARBARA'S BOOK REALLY IS. IT TELLS A STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST COURAGEOUS, LOVING WOMEN I HAVE EVER HEARD OF.
"THIS WOMAN, NEVER UP ON HERSELF OR HER CHILDREN. READING THIS BOOK MADE ME WANT TO STAND UP AND CHEER FOR HER. SHE FOUGHT ODDS STACKED AGAINST HER, YET SHE AND HER CHILDREN CAME OUT THE WINNERS.
"SINCE WINNING, I HAVE LENT MY BOOK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY....IT'S AN AWESOME BOOK, AND BARBARA SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED."
BRAVO BARBARA
FROM:
BARBARA HOPKINS at
nanniespiperdayle@yahoo.com
This post is now closed. Drum roll please............The winners of my book and 4-leaf clovers are:
# 656 Dana's jewelry designs -US Dana wins book.
# 111 cetta cheese chatter -US Connie wins 4-leaf clover.
# 353 priti studio - US Lisa wins 4-leaf clover.
# 250 silver lodge gems - UK Jackie wins 4-leaf clover.
# 323 different randomness -Mexico Sorita win 4-leaf clover.
Congratulations, gals. I look forward to hearing from you soon with all your info. Remember to let me know when you receive the gifts. I would love to hear back from you on my blog. Thanks again for all the fun Lisa.
16 x MOM is about a woman who raised her 16 children in the heart of San Jose, California chronicling over 100 years of California history. Immigrations from the old countries of Italy, Spain, and Chile wends its way from the little town of Campo Seco to San Jose, California where Mom's life unfolds. Can you imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days, no twins and all full term? The days were long with little sleep and on her feet. Still Mom kept her focus on tending to all her children's needs. Think about it, she changed diapers for over 23 years. Mom's philosophies and love for her children displays her courageous life creating laughter, tears and "Her-story." She was there for our baptisms, first days of school, first communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, with it starting all over again with the grand, great, and great-great grandchildren totaling over 100 of them. And where am I, the author in her line of broods?...how about the "Baker's Dozen."
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is a laminated hardback filled with photographs. Use this inspirational coffee table book as a guide to writing your own family history/genealogy.
Surprise, Surprise! A Lucky Surprise! Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, I am giving away another little something for a second and maybe third prize. Depends on how many comments I get. How about a real Four-Leaf Clover-one that I dried and laminated? I do have several of all different colors, shapes and sizes. The genealogy comes all the way from France. They are God's beautiful creations. I'm not sure how St. Patrick got the credit for it. I've been offered $20 just for one. There is a true story that comes with the clovers that I'll share with the winners. Don't miss out on a chance on something this special.
All you have to do to win is comment on THIS post and then click submit. You do not have to subscribe. Please be sure you leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. This give-away ends at 8pm on February 17th and I will post the winner February 18 by midnight.
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As you will notice on my blog sidebar Neocounter I like collecting flags from around the world and meeting new Bloggers. I have a goal to collect all of them. Passing my blog around will help me to reach my goal. Thanks!
What last years winner had to say:
"I AM THE LAST WINNER OF BARBARA'S BOOK. I AM NOT APPLYING TO WIN AGAIN. I THOUGHT I WOULD DROP A LINE TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL, HEART WARMING BARBARA'S BOOK REALLY IS. IT TELLS A STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST COURAGEOUS, LOVING WOMEN I HAVE EVER HEARD OF.
"THIS WOMAN, NEVER UP ON HERSELF OR HER CHILDREN. READING THIS BOOK MADE ME WANT TO STAND UP AND CHEER FOR HER. SHE FOUGHT ODDS STACKED AGAINST HER, YET SHE AND HER CHILDREN CAME OUT THE WINNERS.
"SINCE WINNING, I HAVE LENT MY BOOK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY....IT'S AN AWESOME BOOK, AND BARBARA SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED."
BRAVO BARBARA
FROM:
BARBARA HOPKINS at
nanniespiperdayle@yahoo.com
This post is now closed. Drum roll please............The winners of my book and 4-leaf clovers are:
# 656 Dana's jewelry designs -US Dana wins book.
# 111 cetta cheese chatter -US Connie wins 4-leaf clover.
# 353 priti studio - US Lisa wins 4-leaf clover.
# 250 silver lodge gems - UK Jackie wins 4-leaf clover.
# 323 different randomness -Mexico Sorita win 4-leaf clover.
Congratulations, gals. I look forward to hearing from you soon with all your info. Remember to let me know when you receive the gifts. I would love to hear back from you on my blog. Thanks again for all the fun Lisa.
My give-away will be a copy of my book, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood, a value of $17.95 + $4.00 shipping and handling. Orders outside the U.S. are calculated on a per order basis depending on quantity of books and country shipped to. Customer will receive an e-mail with the shipping cost.
16 x MOM is about a woman who raised her 16 children in the heart of San Jose, California chronicling over 100 years of California history. Immigrations from the old countries of Italy, Spain, and Chile wends its way from the little town of Campo Seco to San Jose, California where Mom's life unfolds. Can you imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days, no twins and all full term? The days were long with little sleep and on her feet. Still Mom kept her focus on tending to all her children's needs. Think about it, she changed diapers for over 23 years. Mom's philosophies and love for her children displays her courageous life creating laughter, tears and "Her-story." She was there for our baptisms, first days of school, first communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, with it starting all over again with the grand, great, and great-great grandchildren totaling over 100 of them. And where am I, the author in her line of broods?...how about the "Baker's Dozen."
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is a laminated hardback filled with photographs. Use this inspirational coffee table book as a guide to writing your own family history/genealogy.
Surprise, Surprise! A Lucky Surprise! Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, I am giving away another little something for a second and maybe third prize. Depends on how many comments I get. How about a real Four-Leaf Clover-one that I dried and laminated? I do have several of all different colors, shapes and sizes. The genealogy comes all the way from France. They are God's beautiful creations. I'm not sure how St. Patrick got the credit for it. I've been offered $20 just for one. There is a true story that comes with the clovers that I'll share with the winners. Don't miss out on a chance on something this special.
All you have to do to win is comment on THIS post and then click submit. You do not have to subscribe. Please be sure you leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. This give-away ends at 8pm on February 17th and I will post the winner February 18 by midnight.
Click to visit
my blog HTTP://blog.barbaracagle.com/ or for more on "16 x MOM."
This is a photo taken last April of Mom with thirteen of her sixteen children. It was taken at a "Meet the Author" event given at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert, Ca. Mom will be 93 March 1. Pretty awesome, huh?
You can also view many photos of Mom and her sixteen children on my fan page, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood, on Face Book and become a fan. !http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/16-x-MOM-A-Mastery-of-Motherhood/120882544615445
What else am I doing now? I am the founder of "Heart Beats," a non profit clogging club affiliated with the Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington and the Spokane Area Council.
This is a photo taken last April of Mom with thirteen of her sixteen children. It was taken at a "Meet the Author" event given at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert, Ca. Mom will be 93 March 1. Pretty awesome, huh?
You can also view many photos of Mom and her sixteen children on my fan page, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood, on Face Book and become a fan. !http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/16-x-MOM-A-Mastery-of-Motherhood/120882544615445
What else am I doing now? I am the founder of "Heart Beats," a non profit clogging club affiliated with the Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington and the Spokane Area Council.
Wonderful News! 16 x MOM is Available now on Amazon!
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"Meet the Author" Event at Heaven On Earth
This event was a great success and quite delightful! Mom and five of her brood were present. Nello Jr. graced the event with playing the guitar and singing his song, "16 Children."
Thank you Heaven on Earth, Christine and staff for such a warm welcome and for the beautiful display of Mom's book in your restaurant. The food and dessert was scrumptious!
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is available for purchase at the following locations:
www.barbaracagle.com $17.95 + $4.00 shipping and handling
www.Amazon.com
Auntie's Bookstore, Spokane, Wa
Hastings Entertainment, Spokane, Wa - South and Northside Locations
Sacred Heart Hospital Gift Store, Spokane, Wa
San Jose History Park Pacific Hotel in San Jose, Ca
Calaveras County Historical Society Book Store in San Andreas, Ca
Campo Seco Post Office (New Book Section) in Campo Seco, Ca
Sequoia Restaurant, Placerville, Ca
Heaven on Earth Restaurant, Azaelia, Or.
Also available for check out at:
Santa Clara County Library in Santa Clara, Ca
Library of the Lakes in Loon Lake, Wa
San Jose History Library
Recently cataloged at the El Dorado County Library in Placerville, Ca
"Meet the Author"
My next "Meet the Author" event is just around the corner. If you're in the area please come.
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood
$17.95 + $4.00 shipping and handling. Orders outside the U.S. are calculated on a per order basis depending on quantity of books and country shipped to. Customer will receive an e-mail with the shipping cost.
Fisherman Wins with a Big Smile!
Dutifully fishing on Deer Lake sure did pay off for Jake Cagle on June 13, at 10:30 am. Just off the south dock in the Wanakiwin Association, a 7 pound 25” Rainbow wasted no time racing for the power bait craftily molded on the end of Jake’s fishing line that barely hit the water after casting out about 20 feet. Mom, Barbara Cagle, was there to witness all the excitement and hustled for the net. The two could see the fish was a big one as it kept to the surface before it took a strong u-turn to the bottom. Jake reeled it in slowly and steadily giving the fish some line so as not to break the pole as the tip nearly bent into the water. Pure luck the feisty fish didn’t jump up and spit out the small hook. The exhilarating fight was on between fish and fisherman while Mom prayed that the fish would surface without jumping so she could successfully net it. The two couldn’t believe their eyes when the fish took a nose dive into the net and saw its tail flapping above the rim. Jake hugged his catch all the way to the beach as seen in the photo. “I don’t want to let go of him,” he said. He didn’t care how fishy his sweatshirt got. Mom was there behind Jake holding on to his fishing pole with the hook and line still in the fish’s mouth. Jake wasn’t about to lose this one. His dad was watching from the deck and saw that it was a good size when Mom radioed him to come down to help unhook the fish and take pictures. Jake wanted everyone to see it and join in on his excitement. He weighed the fish with two different scales several times to be sure of the weight. You may think this is funny but there have been so many stories about the “Big One” that got away. Not this time, good for you Jake! Now he’s got a real story to tell and with proof to boot!
There are many larger fish in Deer Lake but these big rainbows are hard to come by. A fish biologist, Bill Baker, from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said, “This was most likely either a carry-over net pen fish or a carry-over Jumbo. It’s a perfect fish and should make for some good eating.”
At first we thought it was a Silver because the fish meat was so red and the body mostly silver, but the spotted tail was the tell-tale of this rainbow trout.
Acknowledgements are given to Ken Ring associated with the “Northeast Washington Sportsman Group” and to Jim Santora for their efforts in raising net pen rainbows in Deer Lake. Thank you for making Jake’s catch a real story.
Written by: Barbara Olivo Cagle
Author of 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood
“It gave me such great pleasure to share this moment with my son, as it did him and his dad.”
PS: Another amazing thing happened an hour before the big catch. We watched a bald eagle swoop down to where we were fishing and nearly clip another fisherman’s shoulder while it went for a dying fish 10 feet in front of us. Wish we had a photo for that one.
Kootenay County Stomp
Now this was fun riding along with a group of Rivercity Cloggers to stomp the grounds with Canadian cloggers at the" Kootenay County Stomp Workshop" held in Cranbrook. We kicked and stomped for three fun filled days and felt no pain. It was all good.
"Meet the Author"
"Meet the Author" May 22, 2010 at Hastings 1704 W. Wellesley in Spokane, Wa. Time: 1-4pm. Wish me success!
Thank you all for wishing me success and supporting me. It turned out great and I was happy wth the book sales.
Thank you all for wishing me success and supporting me. It turned out great and I was happy wth the book sales.
