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.

Category: I was thinking

  • 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 grayish blue hue. Previous Jetta’s name was Pearl, but she’s undergone a name change since getting a new owner…my son. He decided “la güera” would be a…

  • 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 on a condenser coil. In South Texas, the fear of car or home air conditioning failure in the dog days of perpetual summer rival only the fear…