16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood
by Barbara Olivo Cagle
Bio Link
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.” She was pregnant 4,500 + days! It is a story of family, love and legacy, and how Rose raised her sixteen children with true mastery! 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 confined to a bed for a couple 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. Currently she performs with the “Tap Grandmas” of Spokane.
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 constance 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 whatever life dealt her.Syndicate
BLOG.BARBARACAGLE.COM
Book Signing
Yeah, my book signing today at the Southside Hastings was fantastic! I sold out and had to restock. Sales were hot today.
One World One Heart 2010 Magic Carpet Ride - It's Global!
Yeah, here we are again! I love doing this Magic Carpet Ride with the One World One Heart Bloggers.
Kudos to Lisa Swifka the creator and host of One World ONE Heart fourth annual global blog event. I am honored to be a second-time participant and member of the blogger world.
The One World One Heart giveaway is GOING ON NOW UNTIL February. 15TH . It is a wonderful way to interact and discover new and beautiful people from around the world who may never ordinarily meet, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way."
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!
My give-away will be a copy of my book, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood, a value of $17.95.
Hi Bloggers, check this out. Here's a great book for all the mommies and daddies about parenting. It's a true story of a woman who raised her 16 children in the heart of San Jose, California and chronicling over 100 years of California history. Imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days, no twins and all full term. For the men imagine being married to a woman pregnant 4,500 + days! This mommy changed diapers for over 23 years the hard way. I, the author, am child number 13. How lucky is that?
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!
My give-away will be a copy of my book, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood, a value of $17.95.
Hi Bloggers, check this out. Here's a great book for all the mommies and daddies about parenting. It's a true story of a woman who raised her 16 children in the heart of San Jose, California and chronicling over 100 years of California history. Imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days, no twins and all full term. For the men imagine being married to a woman pregnant 4,500 + days! This mommy changed diapers for over 23 years the hard way. I, the author, am child number 13. How lucky is that?
Mom's philosophies and love for her children displays her courageous life creating laughter, tears and herstory. I like saying "Herstory" instead of "History" get it?
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is a laminated hardback loaded with photographs, which makes for a wonderful coffee table book and guide to writing your own family history-genealogy.
Surprise, Surprise! Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, I decided to give 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. This is a true story that goes 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 15th and I will post the winner the same day by midnight using a random generator.
Click to visit my blog HTTP://blog.barbaracagle.com/ or for more on "16 x MOM."
Click below to view my video "My niece, Bea, and I duking it out." This gives you an idea of how silly I can be.
HTTP://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/07/07/my-niece-bea-and-i-duking-it-out.aspx
Click below to view me playing Charlene of the "Red Feathered Ladies Aboard the USS Titanica." It's a practice clip.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/10/03/mystery-dinner-theatre.aspx
Click below to view while I practice clogging to "AT the Hop" from my friends back deck with dogs barking and chainsaws running.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2010/01/25/clogging-practice-at-the-hop.aspx
Below is most recent photo of Mom and Bobbie. Mom will be 92 March 1. Pretty awesome, huh?
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is a laminated hardback loaded with photographs, which makes for a wonderful coffee table book and guide to writing your own family history-genealogy.
Surprise, Surprise! Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, I decided to give 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. This is a true story that goes 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 15th and I will post the winner the same day by midnight using a random generator.
Click to visit my blog HTTP://blog.barbaracagle.com/ or for more on "16 x MOM."
Click below to view my video "My niece, Bea, and I duking it out." This gives you an idea of how silly I can be.
HTTP://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/07/07/my-niece-bea-and-i-duking-it-out.aspx
Click below to view me playing Charlene of the "Red Feathered Ladies Aboard the USS Titanica." It's a practice clip.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/10/03/mystery-dinner-theatre.aspx
Click below to view while I practice clogging to "AT the Hop" from my friends back deck with dogs barking and chainsaws running.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2010/01/25/clogging-practice-at-the-hop.aspx
Below is most recent photo of Mom and Bobbie. Mom will be 92 March 1. Pretty awesome, huh?
Clogging Practice "At the Hop"
After two months recovery from an abdominal surgery I finally put back on my dancing shoes. This is me practicing on my friends back deck with dogs barking and chainsaws running. He He - have some fun watching. At least it wasn't snowing.
Presentations/Book Signings/Where to purchase "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood"
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is available for purchase at the following locations:
www.barbaracagle.com $17.95
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
Sequoia Restaurant, Placerville, Ca
Also available for check out at:
Santa Clara County Library in Santa Clara, Ca
Library of the Lakes in Loon Lake, Wa
Book Signing Southside Hastings
February 6, 1pm-4pm, 2512 E. 29th, Spokane, Wa 99223
Hi Mommies, check this out. Here's a great book for all the mommies about motherhood. It's a true story of a woman who raised her 16 children in the heart of San Jose and chronicling over 100 years of California history. Imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days, no twins and all full term. This mommy changed diapers for over 23 years the hard way. I, the author, am child number 13. How lucky is that?
16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood is $17.95 now; a laminated hardback which makes for a wonderful coffee-table book. Loaded with photos. For more particulars call Hastings 509.535.4342 or Cagle 509.233.8051
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/
Book Signing Northside Hastings
"16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." Mom had 16 children. Imagine changing diapers for 23 years--no disposables! How did she do it? Local author, Barbara Olivo Cagle, pens true story of her mother. Cagle, child number 13 of the 10 girls and six boys, wants the whole world to know her mom's story and resiliency to life's surprises. Just in time for a special Mother's Day gift! Signing held Saturday, May 9, 3pm- 6pm, Hastings 1704 W. Wellesley. "16 x MOM." For more information call Hastings 509.327.6008 or Cagle 509.233.8051 barbara@barbaracagle.com
Book Reading/Signing Auntie's Bookstore.
"16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood" a book by Loon Lake author, Barbara Olivo Cagle. Imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days! Family, love, and legacy prevail in this true story of Cagle's mother, Jacqueline Rose Olivo, who gave birth to 16 children in the span of 20 years; no twins, all full term. Cagle, child number 13 of the 10 girls and six boys, wants the whole world to know her mom's story and resiliency to life's surprises. A Mother's Day gift and good read. There will be a book "Give-Away Drawing" for those who attend. Held Friday, March 27, 7:30pm - 9pm, Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main Avenue. For more information call Auntie's center 509.838.0206 or Barbara 509.233.8051 barbara@barbaracagle.com, www.barbaracagle.com,
Book Signing Northside Hastings
"16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." Mom had 16 children. Imagine changing diapers for 23 years--no disposables! How did she do it? Local author, Barbara Olivo Cagle, pens true story of her mother. Cagle, child number 13 of the 10 girls and six boys, wants the whole world to know her mom's story and resiliency to life's surprises. Just in time for a special Mother's Day gift! Signing held Saturday, May 9, 3pm- 6pm, Hastings 1704 W. Wellesley. "16 x MOM." For more information call Hastings 509.327.6008 or Cagle 509.233.8051 barbara@barbaracagle.com
Book Reading/Signing Auntie's Bookstore.
"16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood" a book by Loon Lake author, Barbara Olivo Cagle. Imagine being pregnant 4,500 + days! Family, love, and legacy prevail in this true story of Cagle's mother, Jacqueline Rose Olivo, who gave birth to 16 children in the span of 20 years; no twins, all full term. Cagle, child number 13 of the 10 girls and six boys, wants the whole world to know her mom's story and resiliency to life's surprises. A Mother's Day gift and good read. There will be a book "Give-Away Drawing" for those who attend. Held Friday, March 27, 7:30pm - 9pm, Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main Avenue. For more information call Auntie's center 509.838.0206 or Barbara 509.233.8051 barbara@barbaracagle.com, www.barbaracagle.com,
Mystery Dinner Theatre
"The Red Feather Ladies Aboard the S.S. Titanica" is coming on March 5, 2010 to the Spokane Southside Senior Center.
There has been a murder aboard the ship "S.S. Titanica." I play Charlene. Charlene takes her newly appointed position as Cruise Activity Director very seriously. She has so many games on her mind, that they keep popping up in her conversations. She will arrive early to the dinner, converse with the guests and try to convince them she didn't do it, but has suspicions on who did.
Here's a practice clip---
March 5, 2010
5pm
Tickets $15 includes dinner
Performance will follow dinner
Southside Senior Center
3151 East 27th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99223-4919
Call 509.535.0803 for tickets
Photos of Spokane Authors' Area-Wide Book Signing Event
Barbara at the Hastings book signing and with Sherry Karuza Waldrip author of "I
Don't Remember Signing Up For Cancer." http://www.sherrywaldrip.com/publications.asp
Another Book Signing
Spokane Authors' Area-Wide Book Signing Event!
A number of Authors from the Spokane area will be signing their published and self-published books at Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley. The event will run from 2pm-5pm on Saturday the 29th of August. For more information call Hastings 509.327.6008 or Cagle 509.233.8051, 509.951.7300 barbara@barbaracagle.com
Follow Cagle's blog http://blog.barbaracagle.com to learn more about her book "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." This true story demands love and respect while depicting one woman's plight through changing diapers for 23 years. Being pregnant 4,500 + days was no piece of cake!
Life is what happens
For it could have occured no other way
But, how it happened!
Because from the very beginning
That is exactly how it was ordained
To happen and who ordained it.
by Jacqueline Rose Olivo
Display at San Jose History Park Pacific Hotel in San Jose, Ca 
Barbara, Aunt Helene, Uncle Rodger, Mom, and Aunt Marie. First fun outing after a year of hospitalization for Aunt Marie. She's doing great!
The Divas of Day Time Soap and a Huge Fan--Me!
Kassie DePavia "Blair Cramer" and Kathy Brier "Marci Walsh" on "One Life to Live", Me "Bobbie Olivo Cagle," and Bobbie Diane Eakes "Krystal Carey" on "All My Children." April 4th, at the Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, Washington.
I truly enjoyed watching these Divas from my favorite daytime soaps. The girls are so amazing both on and off stage. Their voices are beautiful and radiated excitement and fun throughout the Northern Quest Casino entertainment room. Walt Willy "Jackson Montgomery" from "All My Children" was there too with his comedy act. I couldn't wait to visit with each of them after the show and they were generous with their time. What made me really happy, as I left, I glanced back and noticed each of them walking off with my book tucked carefully in their arms and signed by me.
I also received a hug from Trevor St. John's dad who was sitting at the table next to me. Trevor "Todd Manning" on "One Life to Live" is from Spokane.
I've always wanted to see my favorite soap stars. I'm glad Spokane is finally getting a piece of the action. Fun and memorable--I highly recommend their show. Good luck Divas! Some dates coming up...hopefully in
a town near you.
April 19th Prohibition in NYC
June 12 and 13th -
October 10th -
December 5th Philly Christmas Show
Click here for my Affirmations and Goal.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/03/23/affirmation--goal.aspx
Click here for my Mother's Day Give-Away comment form.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/02/17/mothers-day-giveaway.aspx#AddComment
Click here for more Gemstone Moments with my book.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/04/09/gemstones.aspx
Click here for Presentations/Book Signings/Where to purchase "16 x MOM" http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/02/11/book-readingsigning.aspx
Click here for video on Here's to hoping to be on Oprah some day! http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/01/25/video.aspx
Click here for more about the Tap Grandmas, Performances and Video.
http://blog.barbaracagle.com/2009/03/23/upcoming-tap-grandma-performances.aspx
Happy Easter Everyone! May God give you many blessings.