Jon Kenna
@jonkenna.bsky.social
Writing and thinking, often in that order. I write books, draw/paint pictures and take photos. It's about time I put a stop to it. See my latest work at jonkenna.com
You never remember books as vividly as those from your childhood. Here are a few of the many I had as a child. No wonder they're so clear in my memory; I pored over them for hours on end as a kid.
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
You never remember books as vividly as those from your childhood. Here are a few of the many I had as a child. No wonder they're so clear in my memory; I pored over them for hours on end as a kid.
Incredible how books from childhood stick in your memory. This Reader's Digest Great World Atlas 1962 was always around in the house and often used for panic homework. No idea where it went but thanks to the magic of the Internet, here it is. I especially remember the gemstones pages
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Incredible how books from childhood stick in your memory. This Reader's Digest Great World Atlas 1962 was always around in the house and often used for panic homework. No idea where it went but thanks to the magic of the Internet, here it is. I especially remember the gemstones pages
Bitterly cold here today. Almost dusk now so going to get colder still.
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Bitterly cold here today. Almost dusk now so going to get colder still.
My second week off work and Sheila the cat is refusing to let me get out of bed. Keep up the good work Sheila
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
My second week off work and Sheila the cat is refusing to let me get out of bed. Keep up the good work Sheila
Someone seems to have taken an interest in my front window this morning. Lovely but slightly Hitchcock
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Someone seems to have taken an interest in my front window this morning. Lovely but slightly Hitchcock
November 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A 1-minute film made by my daughter and her colleagues. Currently untitled but if you can think of one let me know.
#film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #shortfilm
#film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #shortfilm
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A 1-minute film made by my daughter and her colleagues. Currently untitled but if you can think of one let me know.
#film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #shortfilm
#film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #shortfilm
Photo I took last night at the bonfire
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Photo I took last night at the bonfire
Rainy Birmingham right now. Still got a lot of miles to cover tonight
November 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Rainy Birmingham right now. Still got a lot of miles to cover tonight
Bit of a grim one here. And I have a long way to drive
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bit of a grim one here. And I have a long way to drive
Bonfire at Runcorn tonight
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Bonfire at Runcorn tonight
In the garden today. Apparently his name is Len
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In the garden today. Apparently his name is Len
Couldn't resist these from HMV yesterday. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M Pirsig (all time fave of mine but I've lost my copy so snapped up this 40th Anniversary edition) and We by Yevgeny Zamyatin (apparently influenced Orwell's 1984) #books #reading
November 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Small Back Room (1949)
November 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Small Back Room (1949)
Gorgeous sunny day here. Unfortunately that means I have to do stuff
November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Gorgeous sunny day here. Unfortunately that means I have to do stuff
Bob Ross The Joy of Painting sticky notes. Yes they are a thing.
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Bob Ross The Joy of Painting sticky notes. Yes they are a thing.
Took this photo today as I walked down to the chippie. Don't know if the guy was really happy or in agony
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Took this photo today as I walked down to the chippie. Don't know if the guy was really happy or in agony
Just finished watching this. Bit of scary fun for Halloween night? Definitely! Except for the scary bit.
October 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Just finished watching this. Bit of scary fun for Halloween night? Definitely! Except for the scary bit.
Why are politicians still doing this weird, pompous thumb pointing thing? No-one in normal life ever does this. This was on Newsnight (BBC2) a few minutes ago
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Why are politicians still doing this weird, pompous thumb pointing thing? No-one in normal life ever does this. This was on Newsnight (BBC2) a few minutes ago
Makes you thirsty, all this.
October 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Makes you thirsty, all this.
