On the Road Podcast with Denis Gessing

After weeks on the trail things go from bad to worse for the O'Gorman family.

Annie returns from her night battle with ArrO'Tude. The O'Gorman's mourn the loss of Da.

Following the cry of the banshee, Annie and Da are pursued by the water demon

Maggie makes sure Annie's birthday isn't forgotten.

The O'Gorman's meet up wit a Cheyenne hunting party.

Out of the fire and into the night. Ready or not Maggie's baby is about to make its entrance into the world.

The White family's strange appearance proves to be the O'Gorman's saving grace.

The boys, Conor and Abraham are sent to gather fire wood. However they discover more than anticipated.

Help is on it's way. Via the most unexpected of saviors. "Baby's coming'"

All the joy, anticipation and excitement of the season is sucked out by one unfortunate accident, causing a 1950's Dad to shut down the whole thing. From the authors collection of stories about growing up a baby boomer.

The O'Gorman's adventure continues this one far from flood. Fire. Annie sees it coming, but how to tell them?

Annie reveals her Shamakin powers. Conor finds the inner strength to grow up fast. Mam is reminded of her past. The journey continues as the crow flies.

Maggie is revisited by the Shamakin in the form of Annie whose been somewhere other than out on the prairie cloud talking.

The strange visit continues

The O'Gorman family faces a new and devastating challenge.

Da returns from his unsuccessful hunt with little to show for it other than his heavy secret.

Da believes his luck has changed. Indeed it has. For the worse.

Communication blossoms amid misunderstanding.

Beyond the point of no return. Weathering the storm only the O'Gormans witnessed. Well, they and Midnight.

The O'Gorman family get off to a shaky start west. A storm surrounding only the prairie schooner almost sinks them, save for the heroics of Annie and Midnight.

Finally the O'Gorman family heads west.

Annie awakes to discover a visitor from the night before.

Annie travels for a second time where she encounters old fears, new danger and a savior.

Annie observers and determines there is a difference between hearing and communicating. Da's anger ominously subsides when once more his dream is put on hold.

For Annie, there's more to traveling than meets the eye.

The O' Gorman's disappointment. Da's disappointment with Annie. The world through Annie's eyes.

Destination Day finally comes... and goes.

Part Two of Chapter 11. Sorry for the delay. Getting back on track as we learn more about Annie and how she comes to believe the Prairie schooner that will take them to "O" is magical. And how things are and are not understood in the world of the Deaf.

Author explains why he's behind in chapters of Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner.

Meet Annie. Deaf by birth, destined by spirit and more at home in her very real dream world than the confusing one of the hearing.

Life and death in New York City. Time to leave for Oregon ready or not.

Maggie confronts Seamus O'Gorman and then, after learning the fate of her Nana Kate, confuses in him.

Aftermath. Discovery. A new friend and a painful decision is made.

Maggie assists Nana Kate with a healing ceremony. Da finds out and ...

The secret's come undone. Maggie's two worlds collide and are shattered beyond repair.

Things come to a head when Da suspects Maggie's deception.

Torn between loyalties to her Da and her Nana Kate,Maggie's secret burden grows heavier and her mother, Mary Margaret's suspicions are confirmed.

Nana Kate tells wee Maggie how the elves and fairies were kicked out of heaven and came to reside in Eire.

Maggie finds herself conflicted between her love for her Da and connection with her Nana Kate.

Reaction to the birth of Maggie. Her devotion to her Da and the secret she keeps from him.

Chapter one of "Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner" a y/a novel by the author/narrator, is a magical tale that begins on the shores of Donegal Ireland prior to the great potato famine and ends in the young western United States. A family saga featuring Annie -deaf by birth, destined by spirit.Things are never what the seem.Subsequent chapters to follow or one can purchase the soft cover book at olstoryteller.com. Full recorded chapters can be found at travewitholstoryteller.com

An Irish Folk tale (also known as "Kevin and the Lady") A poor fisherman proves that death can be outwitted by an act of kindness. From denis' cd: "FOLK TALES FROM EIRE."

An Irish Folk tale form my cd 'FOLK TLAES FROM EIRE."

An Irish folk tale from the cd: "Folk Tales From Eire."

A light little ditty about priorities.

An Irish ditty as told by Daniel J. McMugg. Kicks off a month for the Irish tale.

A Folk tale found in many countries. This version from my Folk Tales From Eire.

An Irish folk tale from Denis' cd:"FOLKTALES FROM EIRE."

Bill meets "The Widow Maker."

BILL sets off to see what else needs fixin in Texas. Along the way he meets ...

Bill invents the American cowboy and his lexicon.

The last episode from "JUST PASSING THROUGH - how it all looked to one day-dreamin'g boomer boy." (Everyman)

The Baby Boomers 50 year High school Reunion. What they saw and how they saw it and how the more things change the more they stay the same. An episode from "JUST PASSING THROUGH"

Boomer Boy and the T.V. generation discover things are tragically different south of the Mason-Dixon line. Get on the bus or regret it. A story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH."

Four years later a note from Uncle Sam, wants to send them somewhere called Viet Nam. Growing up comes fast for the boys from The Chit-Chat Cafe. An episode from:"JUST PASSING THROUGH."

Another Boomer story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH" Without those elusive instruction manuals, father and son navigate life's roads. Reflections of a 60's angst ridden teenager.

An EVERYMAN story from "JUST PASSING THROUGH" First dance, first love, first rejection.

Dad who as a kid never had a real Christmas of his own cancels that of his children. Back when a man had to do what a man had to do. Dedicated to the memory of my late brother, Tim.

A story from The Chit-Chat - Cafe. A song on the radio station of the imagination takes Doc back to when it was supposed to be as simple as 'one up and two back and don't step on her feet.'

Every dad from every age wonders why kids don't come with instructions.

As kids we all wanted to be Superman. Most of settled for just Clark Kent.

Opening for a twelve part series: JUST PASSING THROUGH" stories from and for the Boomer Generation.

Welcome to the Chit-Chat Cafe where stories from 'JUST PASSING THROUGH" emanate from.

"Pecos Bill" Chapter 2 "Bill and the Bear." Ma wonders what all the commotion coming from the house might be. "Just Bill worrin' some bear," Pa assures her.

episode #6 Two vets from two different wars meet up at the Chit-Chat and fall into conversation with Doc, a '64 draft evader.

How it felt to be deserted by dad at age six for one confused day-dreamin' boomer boy.

This is a classic Irish folk tale perfect for a Halloween night. Not for the very young or those who invite such stories into their dreams. American/Irish

How the legend of Pecos Bill, America's original cow boy, began. A tall tale for young and old alike.

A version of an old Irish Folk Tale as told by The American Irish Seanachi. A cautionary tale for curious children. Michael disobeys his mother's orders and finds himself in the grip of the fairies. From Denis' cd."Folk Tales From Eire.

Episode one: Introducing original stories by writer, storyteller, voice artist, Denis Gessing. A small taste of what to expect each week from WYNOT the radio station of the imagination broadcasting from the Chit-Chat -Cafe located on here on the edge of reality where would be, could be and should be all collide at the intersection of what is.

Twelve years later the O'Gorman family at last prepares to head west. Annie wonders:" Where do I go when I dream." And "Maybe in "O" I can hear."