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A Good Book and a Chocolate Covered Bottle of Wine!

2012-02-08T02:18:50Z

KCRA Nello Olivo Valentines Day Wine & Chocolate

Meet The Author Event!

2011-05-06T17:06:00Z

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!

2011-04-17T23:54:00Z

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!

2011-02-19T03:35:00Z

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!

One World One Heart 2011 Magic Carpet Ride - It's Global!

2011-02-19T03:12:00Z

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.

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.

Wonderful News! 16 x MOM is Available now on Amazon!

2010-11-03T04:04:00Z

Hi Everyone, I am launching a book campaign with Amazon.com. My book is now listed on their site, just type in 16 x MOM in the search bar. I was surprised to already see a couple of orders before the official launching. This is a real big deal and would mean so much to Mom and to me for those of you who have read my book if you would leave a review (short or long) under my page on Amazon. I want to express my deepest gratitude for those who supported me when 16 x Mom was first printed. 16 x Mom is now available for $17.95 + $4 for shipping on Amazon and on my Website. However, I am campaigning to have as many sales possible made on Amazon on November 16th. This would give me an opportunity to make it on Amazon's Best Seller's List. Please help me visualize such an prestigious honor in compliments of all Moms.

Go to the following link to leave a comment/review.

http://www.amazon.com/16-x-MOM-Mastery-Motherhood/dp/B002WP2T2S/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

The timing is perfect! With Christmas around the corner, 16 x MOM would make a wonderful gift to most any family, friend, business partners or employees. I will personally sign your books and include a special bookmark. I will also include, for free, a bonus booklet on the Constitution of the United States while supplies last. You can click the link below to go right to it to order:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002WP2T2S/sr=8-8/qid=1288748919/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=1288748919&sr=8-8&seller=&colid=&condition=new

With deepest gratitude,

Bobbie

"Meet the Author" Event at Heaven On Earth

2010-09-07T22:24:00Z

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"

2010-07-13T19:17:00Z

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!

2010-07-08T19:12:00Z

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

2010-05-23T16:53:00Z

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"

2010-05-22T16:58:00Z

"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.

Llilac Bloomsday 2010

2010-05-22T16:19:00Z

What an exhilarating and fun day spent with my daughter Jocilyn, Jon, and Elaine at Bloomsday 2010 in downtown Spokane, Washington. Yes, we finished the race! Well, at a slow pace--but we did finish amongst the 50,000 + runners, joggers and walkers.  We admired the Spokane River and then walked our way to the Flour Mill to fill our tummies at Ho Ho Chicken Teriyaki. Ummm, their food was yummy!

Review by D. Andrew McChesney

2010-05-05T21:17:00Z

     "Dedication and devotion are keys, both to the story told and the production of this book. Growing up without the warmth of family love, Rose Nunez Olivo marries and showers her sixteen children with devotion. She dedicates herself to providing each of them with the love, guidance, and caring she never had. Recognizing the transformation in her mother’s life, daughter Barbara (child number thirteen) tells Rose’s amazing story to the world.
     "What emerges as a result of Barbara’s dedication is a massively complete work. It begins with the arrival of Rose’s immigrant father, Joseph Nunez in the historic mining town of Campo Seco where he meets, falls in love with, and marries Adelaide “Lydia” Madriago. When she tragically dies of tuberculosis at twenty-one, the couple already has three children. Jacqueline Rose is the second born. She has an older brother, Rodger, and a younger sister, Marie.
     "As a single parent, Joseph “Pa Pa” struggles to keep his young family united while providing for them. Disagreements with one of his late wife’s family, and a desperate need to see his children cared for, force him to contact Children’s Aid and place them in foster care. Rose and Rodger go to live with Teresa Espinosa, an older lady with a perhaps shady past, whom they know as “Ma.” The children are properly, if not generously provided for, and contribute to the household income from an early age, delivering Ma’s homemade enchiladas and tamales around their San Jose neighborhood.
     "After graduating from high school, Rose marries Nello John Olivo, Sr. She blossoms, enveloping their ever-increasing brood with all the love and care she had been denied in her childhood.
     "The laminated hard cover volume is well illustrated with family photos, genealogical charts, and excerpts of Rose’s philosophies. “16 X MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood” is an inspirational celebration of maternal love and well worth reading. As a gift, it is the ideal way for all to say, 'Thanks, Mom!'”

Meet the Author at Hastings

2010-04-18T07:37:00Z

"Meet the Author" April 17, 2010 at Hastings northside in Spokane, Wa.

Yeah, another success! Book sales are strong. I sold out-plus and restocked. What a good feeling to know that so many people give such high regard to their moms and family. I was especially touched when a young couple told me their story of the wife's step-mom who couldn't go back to Mexico to see her children and family. This young couple thought 16 x Mom would cheer the step-mom up. I pray that it does just that and more.

Let's keep the strong family ties going.

Indian Ridge Country Club "Meet the Author"

2010-04-18T06:18:00Z

I am flying high with family and my love for each one of them.

These photos were taken April 1, 2010 at the "Meet the Author" event given at the Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert, Ca. Mom is 92 years young. I cried when I found out that 13 siblings and Mom would be there. I truly believed that it would be nearly impossible to get this many of my siblings and Mom together at the same event. God blessed us with one of the most magical and special moments of our lives. Think about it, how many moms at 92 have the opportunity to see 15 of their grown, successful children as senior citizens? How many children have their mom as long as we have had? Mom is still as sharp as a wit and smarter than any of us.

So was this event successful? You bet-cha! To hear a couple of guests say it was one of the best two hours they spent in a long time was rewarding in itself. Book sales were good.

Special thanks to my sister, Crissy, her friend, Bob, and the Indian Ridge Country Club for the wonderful accommodations and opportunity to create this beautiful family gathering.

Meet the Author!

2010-03-17T01:01:14Z

I received a wonderful invitation to speak at a private club in Palm Desert the other day. Of course I accepted. So wish me well in my presentation. It will be the second time that most of my family members will be present including Mom, the main character. It's "Herstory" so this audience will have the pleasure of meeting her and my siblings. My oldest brother, Nello "Sonny," who wrote the song "16 Children" will be singing. The "Q's" and "A's" after the presentation ought to keep everyone rolling in laughter. April 1st is the date. (This is not a joke-he he he.) I'll let you all know how it goes.

Mystery Dinner Theatre Show

2010-03-16T23:51:00Z

Wow, the Mystery Dinner Show went great! We all had so much fun. My husband, Don, and my son, Jake, were there for my debut. The show was a sell out. It was nice to see a few familiar faces. My friends from the lake, Donna and Jerry were there to cheer me on. It's a good thing I remembered all my lines or I probably wouldn't have heard the end of that.

Mystery Dinner Theatre

2010-03-03T02:30:00Z

My performance of the year! He he he! You might get a kick out of watching the short practice clip. Hopefully, I will be able to post the real thing later.

"The Red Feather Ladies Aboard the S.S. Titantica" is coming on March 5, 2010 to the Spokane Southside Senior Center.

A very important guest is missing 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 that she has no idea what happened to the special guest, but has suspicions on who does.

The Mystery Dinner theater is produced by the Southside Senior Center actors and directed by Judy Brown.

Here's a practice clip---

March 5, 2010
5pm Social Hour / 5:45 Dinner and Show
Tickets $15 per person
Southside Senior Center
3151 East 27th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99223-4919
Call 509.535.0803 for tickets

Menu: Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread and Ice Cream Sundaes

Book Signing

2010-02-07T05:43:00Z

Yeah, my book signing today at the Southside Hastings was fantastic! I sold out and had to restock. Sales were hot today.

Clogging Practice "At the Hop"

2010-01-25T22:51:00Z

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.