Tales by Tom

Welcome to Tales By Tom. Today we continue with the series of short stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr titled “Memories to Live With”. In this series, Tom explores how events and how we remember those events shape our lives. This series has eight installments beginning with a story that asks us to thinks of the scars we have and concludes with a story titled “The Water’s Edge.” Listen to all eight! Each story asks you to look inside yourself and examine the journey you are on!

Today, we have two stories, an overview of the stories are:

Kids to Mom. I asked the Pre-K and Kindergarten children questions from a list of 10 I'd developed. I did it one child at a time. Then I typed the answers so that every child would have a special something in their Mom's day packet.

and . . .

Where did it begin? The plaque has a final resting spot and will be unveiled June 2, 2016 at our 60th reunion. Three Cheers to the few of us!!!

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales By Tom. Today we continue with the series of short stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr titled “Memories to Live With”. In this series, Tom explores how events and how we remember those events shape our lives. This series has eight installments beginning with a story that asks us to thinks of the scars we have and concludes with a story titled “The Water’s Edge.” Listen to all eight! Each story asks you to look inside yourself and examine the journey you are on!

Today, we have two stories, an overview of the stories are: Gray hair and what it taught me. To be patient, for sure, but I wasn't always that way. That came after the "trek" was finished, where I could watch an apple roll away from a spilled garbage bag and slowly follow gravity's pull down the driveway and into the gutter --- and not chase it. I was surprised.

and

Should I go to my reunion? I've never been to a high school reunion. But what did I think about my 60th from Notre Dame?

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales By Tom. Today we continue with the series of short stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr titled “Memories to Live With”. In this series, Tom explores how events and how we remember those events shape our lives. This series has eight installments beginning with a story that asks us to thinks of the scars we have and concludes with a story titled “The Water’s Edge.” Listen to all eight! Each story asks you to look inside yourself and examine the journey you are on!

Today, we have two stories, an overview of the stories:

March 3 and the Penny. It was a lucky penny, in a way, but it cost me ... and I'm glad.

and

World Champion Cutters in 2014. I'll tell you what a "cutter" is, then tell you what happened the next year.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales By Tom. Today we begin a new series of short stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. The series is titled “Memories to Live With.” In this series, Tom explores how events and how we remember those events shape our lives. This series will have eight installments beginning with a story that asks us to thinks of the scars we have and concludes with a story titled “The Water’s Edge.” Each story asks you to look inside yourself and examine the journey you are on!

Today, we have two stories, an overview of the two stories are: Think of the scars we have, but also ... . We all have scars, but if you accept the fact that Life is all about attitude, there are ways to go beyond the damages.

and

A Walk. It was just in the neighborhood with my Chocolate Lab, Cotton, but later I thought about what I'd seen.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to a special installment of Tales By Tom. This week we have the story of my father’s remembrances of Muhammad Ali including a chance meeting in New York City.  We recorded this story remotely and hope you will enjoy!  We will be back in two weeks with a new series of short stories.

I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected].

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales by Tom, short stories and novellas from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. Today we conclude the short story series titled "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Love is the common thread in this series of stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. As usual, each story is thought provoking and life affirming.

Today we have one last story in this series:

Roots and Promises. It was the title of a Christmas production our church put on. It was what they called a Genesis Musical, but it was more than that to me.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales by Tom, short stories and novellas from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. Today we continue the short story series titled "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Love is the common thread in this series of stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. As usual, each story is thought provoking and life affirming.

This series will run for ten weeks across 1 more podcasts after this week!

Today we have two stories

I took a flyer. A little offer turned out to be the break they needed.

and

Ah, Jingle Bells and making spirits bright. Ask children what makes their spirits bright, and see what you hear back.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales by Tom, short stories and novellas from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. Today we continue the short story series titled "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Love is the common thread in this series of stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. As usual, each story is thought provoking and life affirming.

This series will run for ten weeks across 2 more podcasts after this week!

Today we have two stories

Sue Brown's Book. The discovery started so innocently --- at a wedding shower --- with our Huey as a facilitator.

and

Sara and the Statue. An antique rosary which Sara wrapped around the neck of a pregnant Mary who was being chaperoned across the desert by Joseph became an annual event in my house.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales by Tom, short stories and novellas from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. Today we continue the short story series titled "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Love is the common thread in this series of stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. As usual, each story is thought provoking and life affirming.

This series will run for ten weeks across 5 podcasts.

Today we have two stories

Continuing the Maureen O'Hara story. For me, it began in 1943. Then it was April 2015, and a stranger called. Then it was October that same year, and in the mail was a signed copy of the only book she ever wrote. The stranger had signed it, as had Maureen. He told me it was the last one she had signed before she died earlier that month.

and

She wrote to her church, putting words on paper which know no time.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!

Welcome to Tales by Tom, short stories and novellas from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. Today, we begin a new series of short stories titled "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Love is the common thread in this series of stories from the pen of Tom Cagley Sr. As usual, each story is thought provoking and life affirming.

This series will run for ten weeks across 5 podcasts.

Today we have two stories

A love story in a different time frame. It's not like I have a writer in my background, but a bus ride brought two people together on Jackie's side of the family.

and

Why love alone will never win this prize --- and that's okay with me. Though I have matured, overall I hate to lose at anything but in this contest, I am fine with that.

Last year, my father, Tom Cagley Sr published a new book titled, I Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey. The book is a view into Tom Cagley Sr's soul. When asked why should anyone read this book ? He answered, "Because the end effect is restorative and invigorating and because everyone who’s ever had a father like this wants to believe there is a happy way out."

A recent review stated it even more powerfully, "I love this book; it is a very telling, touching story of one man's troubled past with his father who obviously had problems of his own. He had no love for his son in his being beyond childhood. I feel so very much for Tom; he was disconnected from his Dad for no good reason; never able to see or talk to him again---not his problem, but scared him none the less.

This story is a lesson in how not to act as a father. His father did not apply the story of the prodigal son in the bible; that is the kind of love we should have for our children. I pray that in telling his story, this book will be help Tom heal and go forward and help those who read it never to make the same mistake, as his father."

Buy "Was Your Son: A Troubled Journey" on Amazon http://ow.ly/ug4ru I encourage you to provide feedback on these stories or any of the earlier shorts by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.

Check out the podcast http://www.talesbytom.com and on downloadable iTunes at http://bit.ly/yk9BC

The music is a song titled "Rhapsody" by Andy Guthrie and was supplied Music Alley from Mevio (www.musicalley.com).

See you in two weeks!