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Jon Kenna

@jonkenna.bsky.social
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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

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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
4:30pm rainy Wednesday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
4:15pm Monday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Birmingham Sunday morning
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This laughable British sci-fi film from the 60s was great Saturday night viewing. It's the Night of the Big Heat so naturally it's supposed to be hot. Everyone just keeps saying 'ooh it's so hot!' even though we can clearly see from the bare trees and lead skies that it's November. boxd.it/gvmXNx
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A ★★ review of Night of the Big Heat (1967)
Laughable British sci-fi pantomime with a soundtrack straight off a Carry On film. It's supposed to be hot so everyone just keeps saying 'ooh it's so hot!' even though we can clearly see from the bare...
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Nice sky above the Aldi tonight as I wrestled with Friday night big shop
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
5:30pm Friday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I just put lots of new art and photographs on my website jonkenna.com Hope you enjoy. Would love feedback
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See what you say
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today's sketch in pencil #art #artist #draw #drawing
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Just finished The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. I really wanted to like it. I was happy to overlook the horribly dated language and attitudes. But wanting to like a book doesn't really work, does it? #reading #books www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
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The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe, #1)
Hard-boiled detective fiction at its best: Raymond Chan…
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When you run out of things to draw... your coffee cup
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
5:30pm Tuesday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There's an art to doing everything wrong but occasionally hitting the right note at the right time. This film has it. So did Winston Churchill apparently #film #cinema #movies boxd.it/gqQTtj
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A ★★★½ review of Darkest Hour (2017)
This is an unchallenging, safe kind of film that, nevertheless, occasionally hits a right note at a right time. Talking of occasionally hitting a right note at a right time.... Churchill. P.S. Gary Ol...
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One Last Cuppa Ink sketch I did today #art #artist #draw #drawing #sketching
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just heard this on @bbcradio3 'Sunset' by Frank Bridge. Never heard anything more sad and beautiful #music #classicalmusic #composer #radio #bbc open.spotify.com/track/4k3El1...
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Frank Bridge, Roel Praas · Piano impressions from the British Isles · Song · 2022
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Sheila's a bit sad because someone has gone away back to Uni after a long Summer break. Giving her special strokes. Soon be the Christmas break!
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Watched this beautifully shot short Russian film by Vyacheslav Ross #cinema #film #shortfilm #movies boxd.it/pUk6
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Meat (2002)
Times are hard for single mothers. But there are things young boys don't want to know.
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Friday night
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Made it to Friday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
3:45pm Thursday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just finished this. Even more beautifully written than the 1st book in the series. John D. MacDonald was an incredible writer! #reading #authors #fiction Nightmare in Pink by John D MacDonald www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
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Nightmare in Pink (Travis McGee, #2)
Travis McGee’s permanent address is the Busted Flush, S…
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Watched the first part of #70up on ITV. I've watched this series of docs ever since the 80s when we watched the original #7up at school. Unique and moving. How times have changed
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wednesday 12:30
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Class act
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Blue
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Bikes in Victoria Park, Widnes this afternoon. Great work going on by Leham White and co at Bicycle Revival there today
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Nearly dark and hammering down with rain outside but I'll probably get through it
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Art by my daughter
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Still life in black and orange felt tip I did today #art #artist #drawing #sketch
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Quick orange felt tip sketch I did today #art #sketches #artist #drawing
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Tonight's booze choice. What does it say about me that I'm thinking about the night's booze when it's only 4:20pm?
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
3:30pm Saturday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Looking for birthday cards for family. How troubling is this one?!
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I always hated this time of year when I was a kid because it was back to school time but these days I love it, feels sort of comforting
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
4pm Friday
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Original taken in Liverpool by Bert Hardy in 50s followed by screenshot of almost same spot from Google Street View today. Everton water tower hidden behind buildings much taller than the buildings there now. (The 3rd shot is from an angle that shows the tall building at the far end)
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Majestic sun setting over the Mersey? No, just a coaster
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Me somewhere between 3 and 100 years ago. Don't ask me what the ties thing is about
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Had a nice afternoon in Liverpool yesterday. Didn't take too many photos but did like this nice little quartet in a restaurant window
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Liverpool City Centre 6pm
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
My home town of Runcorn actually sounds quite good here. That's good writing for you! www.islands.com/2247784/runc...
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Between Liverpool And Manchester Is A River Town With Shops, Scenic Green Spaces, And Historic Charm - Islands
Between Liverpool and Manchester is Runcorn, a river town with boutique shops, scenic green spaces, and historic charm, including medieval ruins.
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This man always watches me reading
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Took this pic outside a photo near the park in Widnes tonight. Can you spot the haunting face?
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Had an indulgent chippie tea tonight from the unbelievably superb Widnes Fryer on Lugsdale Road. These 3 hungry blokes were in front of me in the queue. Effortlessly colour coordinated
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Managed to sneak in a last little Summery afternoon today
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Proper Autumn feel today although it's still warm
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Not only have I never listened to the band Gong but I'd never even heard of them until the other day. They've only been around since 1967. I read that they inspired a lot of bands I like so I'm trying their latest album Bright Spirit. Tiny bit New Age soft rock for my taste but good #music #records
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Saw Tony at Warrington Odeon last night. Pretty generic coming of age stuff albeit of good quality. There's not too much, if any, innovation. Very enjoyable though and no superheroes so... #cinema #movies #film boxd.it/g8hfZd
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A ★★★½ review of Tony (2026)
Great storytelling, realistic performances and grounded direction make this an entertaining watch. The filmmaking feels effortless and confident. Wisely for a biopic it creates a story rather than jus...
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A warm, sunny first day of September here in Cheshire UK, the afterglow of a blisteringly hot Summer. It was a good one, on the whole. We made it through almost completely intact. Well done everyone. Now, what will we make of Autumn?
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A walk up through Pickering's Pasture this afternoon and met these two plus many many more similar. And a few rats.
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Jon Kenna @jonkenna.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
4:30pm Bank Holiday Monday
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