To make a long story longer.

One year ago I convinced myself to start a blog. A domain name and a dream was all I could muster—it was as far as my courage would let me go. In the 11 months since, I have found reason after reason against putting my words on a public facing medium—after all, I’m not a writer. You see, twenty-two years ago, I acquired a degree in journalism, but never practiced it because another dream was born.

Jenny Castle has a knack to make a long story longer—spin a story to put a smile on your face. These are the tales of an extraordinarily ordinary life of a dreamer, a feeler, and sometimes make believer. In a little over one month I, Jenny Castle, will turn 45, and age has finally pushed this “late bloomer” into believing that I AM A WRITER—and this is my page.

The Adventures of Jenny Castle:


She’s destined for greatness…the world just doesn’t know it…YET!

Jenny Castle is an extraordinary, but ordinary 40-something with dreams of changing the world.

Her super power is her heart and a quirky wit that’s getting sharper with age. Enter the world of Jenny Castle and immerse yourself into the funny and the fabulous adventures that, well, only Jenny can create.

  • Butterfly in the Sky

    Butterfly in the sky, please gain altitude FAST. I’m not watching old reruns of Reading Rainbow, I am, however watching nature (the real thing, not the tv Channel).…

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  • From the desk of Ms. Castillo, a Texas teacher.

    Dear Texas, The state of education in our beloved Tejas—if rated on YELP—would be a lone star. On a report card, political leaders have earned an F in…

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  • Experiment Fail

    Today we were going to do an experiment in my 2nd grade class. The excitement and anticipation had grown for over a week, and one student in particular…

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  • Only Fans

    It is day three of no a/c. Day three of autumnal equinox. Day three of sleeping stark raving maddeningly naked as I shopped around for a decent price…

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  • The Underwear Aisle

    On a recent trip to Ross, my first in many years, I had what can only be described as “an episode”. Not an episode of faintness, nor an…

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  • The Peoples’ Pastime

    Football, basketball, and baseball games are entertainment—a way for Americans to unwind. The same gathering of the masses for sporting events have been around since the Colosseum. Hearing…

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