Songbirds and Sonnets and Stuff

Dear Miss Jenna, I thought I’d write you a quick thank you for the wonderful picture you sent me. I enjoyed it very much, and it has given your old Uncle Mike a few giggles as winter time moves along down here in Texas. I don’t know, Miss Jenna, sometimes I wish all we had to worry about this time of year was snow like you have in Connecticut. Weather around these parts gets a … Continue reading

For The New Kids

  Here we are the last day of 2012. Its been another great year here, and I’ve enjoyed sharing stories and activities with everyone for another year. I got the best Christmas present this year, a handful of kids that forgot they had an Uncle Mike. They were asking about the website, and the stories here. So for Bonnie, Selena, and Chance, I thought I would post some of our most shared thoughts from the … Continue reading

What To Tell Crystal?

  Dear Miss Jenna, A cold wind blew in last night, and settled right in my old bones. Cold winds and old bones do not get along well. At least I have my trusty mug of cocoa and the fireplace to help. And marshmallows, cannot forget the marshmallows. I am still worried about the Cricket though. We made it through Dinosaur week on the TV, and I think the Cricket learned a lot. I didn’t … Continue reading

When They Forget The Fairies

  Dear Miss Jenna, I got your letter yesterday. It was a wonderful surprise, for it is not every day that a man finds a true treasure in his mailbox. I really enjoyed reading it a few times as I sit here on this cold Texas night, sipping my hot cocoa. As you and I know, old cowboys just like young cowgirls, needs a cup of cocoa when the evenings get cold. Don’t tell anybody, … Continue reading

Cricket’s Dilemma

  Dear Miss Jenna, I hope you are well, and things are going fine in your First Grade. I must admit that today I am writing you with a heavy heart, for I am indeed worried about the Cricket. Up until now, raising your cat has been no problem, he is working hard on becoming the best Tomcat he can possibly be. He is keeping up with his lessons, and he is keeping up with … Continue reading