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.

  • Girl, your roots are showing. On going grey and all the things people say.

    I’m young-ish—forty-five and a half to be exact. My hair started greying in my late 30’s and after trying both professional and home-kit dyes, I decided my money…

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  • Ode to Jetta

    Ode to Jetta

    Jetta means “jet stream” in German. I own one. It is actually my second Jetta and I absolutely love it! Current Jetta’s name is Smurfette for her beautiful…

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  • 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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