Jenna N
@brummiejen.bsky.social
Feminist. Quaker. Cat mum. Human aunt. I like food, books, films, crafting, podcasts, the coast. I dislike Nazis and intentional unkindness.
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Jenna N
@brummiejen.bsky.social
· Nov 12
I left Twitter in 2018, because I couldn't handle it anymore. But I've been told it's nice here, so I'm popping my head above the parapet. I'm Jen(na), a feminist, cat-mum, and aunt to 10 humans. I love books, films, music and the coast. I'm a spoonie but, tbh, my spoons have abandoned me.
@iammilliam.bsky.social saw this little collection of Brookner books whilst charity shop mooching, and it made made me think of you. I hope you're doing well and the current hellscape isn't getting to you too much. J
August 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@iammilliam.bsky.social saw this little collection of Brookner books whilst charity shop mooching, and it made made me think of you. I hope you're doing well and the current hellscape isn't getting to you too much. J
Spent the last few days petsitting little Mabel the #cavapoo, while her mums are off having fun. She's bloody adorable, a little mischievous, and is only feeding my deep want of a dog of my own.
#petsitting #dogsitting #dogsofbluesky #wannabedoglady
#petsitting #dogsitting #dogsofbluesky #wannabedoglady
June 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Spent the last few days petsitting little Mabel the #cavapoo, while her mums are off having fun. She's bloody adorable, a little mischievous, and is only feeding my deep want of a dog of my own.
#petsitting #dogsitting #dogsofbluesky #wannabedoglady
#petsitting #dogsitting #dogsofbluesky #wannabedoglady
As I get ready to decorate my bedroom, I'm moving all my books to a storage unit and have an uncomfortable feeling clawing at me. Do I have too many books? Is it possible? (So far, I've only found duplicates of two books)
#booksky #bibliophile
#booksky #bibliophile
May 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
As I get ready to decorate my bedroom, I'm moving all my books to a storage unit and have an uncomfortable feeling clawing at me. Do I have too many books? Is it possible? (So far, I've only found duplicates of two books)
#booksky #bibliophile
#booksky #bibliophile
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He’s kept the shop open late in case you want anything.
February 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
He’s kept the shop open late in case you want anything.
We seem to have established a jigsawing tradition in the office. There's one going all the time on the meeting table and we each add a few pieces on breaks/at lunch. It's incredibly nice. Highly recommended.
#bestoffice #officetales #goodworkplaceculture
#bestoffice #officetales #goodworkplaceculture
February 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We seem to have established a jigsawing tradition in the office. There's one going all the time on the meeting table and we each add a few pieces on breaks/at lunch. It's incredibly nice. Highly recommended.
#bestoffice #officetales #goodworkplaceculture
#bestoffice #officetales #goodworkplaceculture
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No not that history
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
No not that history
Feeling strangely melancholy finished Samantha Harvey's Orbital. Strange, compelling little book. Anyhoo, I'm sure reading about the Clearances of 19th Century Scotland (Clear, Carys Davies) will cheer me right up.
#booksky #samanthaharvey #carysdavies #yearofreadingwomen
#booksky #samanthaharvey #carysdavies #yearofreadingwomen
February 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Feeling strangely melancholy finished Samantha Harvey's Orbital. Strange, compelling little book. Anyhoo, I'm sure reading about the Clearances of 19th Century Scotland (Clear, Carys Davies) will cheer me right up.
#booksky #samanthaharvey #carysdavies #yearofreadingwomen
#booksky #samanthaharvey #carysdavies #yearofreadingwomen
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The Emperor
In his high heels
And ermine robes
Presiding over his army of rats
Can wave his sceptre
All he likes
But still the winds howl
And the waters rise
And still we, his enemies,
Dance our outlawed dances
And sing our outlawed songs
Resistance at the root of all joy
In his high heels
And ermine robes
Presiding over his army of rats
Can wave his sceptre
All he likes
But still the winds howl
And the waters rise
And still we, his enemies,
Dance our outlawed dances
And sing our outlawed songs
Resistance at the root of all joy
February 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Emperor
In his high heels
And ermine robes
Presiding over his army of rats
Can wave his sceptre
All he likes
But still the winds howl
And the waters rise
And still we, his enemies,
Dance our outlawed dances
And sing our outlawed songs
Resistance at the root of all joy
In his high heels
And ermine robes
Presiding over his army of rats
Can wave his sceptre
All he likes
But still the winds howl
And the waters rise
And still we, his enemies,
Dance our outlawed dances
And sing our outlawed songs
Resistance at the root of all joy
One thing that I've really missed over the last few years is actually chuckling as I scroll through social media (as opposed to wanting to year my hair out). This evening, I've laughed aloud a couple of times at some top-quality posts. It's almost like Twitter used to be. I'd forgotten.
February 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
One thing that I've really missed over the last few years is actually chuckling as I scroll through social media (as opposed to wanting to year my hair out). This evening, I've laughed aloud a couple of times at some top-quality posts. It's almost like Twitter used to be. I'd forgotten.
A few months ago, I had a healthcare professional tell me that I need to 'cultivate a practice to access [my] happy hormones'. One thing I do is lie down on my bed, having been out all day, to allow this Chonk to climb up for a purr-filled cuddle. Ten mins and we're both a bit happier than before.
February 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A few months ago, I had a healthcare professional tell me that I need to 'cultivate a practice to access [my] happy hormones'. One thing I do is lie down on my bed, having been out all day, to allow this Chonk to climb up for a purr-filled cuddle. Ten mins and we're both a bit happier than before.
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Joseph Campbell: “The first stage of the Hero’s Journey is the rejection of the call…”
*Ishmael bursting through the wall Kool-Aid Man style*
“Where’s your most doomed whaleship at!?! I’m feeling sad!”
*Ishmael bursting through the wall Kool-Aid Man style*
“Where’s your most doomed whaleship at!?! I’m feeling sad!”
February 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Joseph Campbell: “The first stage of the Hero’s Journey is the rejection of the call…”
*Ishmael bursting through the wall Kool-Aid Man style*
“Where’s your most doomed whaleship at!?! I’m feeling sad!”
*Ishmael bursting through the wall Kool-Aid Man style*
“Where’s your most doomed whaleship at!?! I’m feeling sad!”
I've never read an Elena Ferrante and have heard so many good things about her. Thought I'd give her a go and now I'm struggling through her debut novel. It's dark, unpleasant, weird and unsettling. I've got to the point that I'm loath to pick it up but I do *not* DNF books.
#booksky #elenaferrante
#booksky #elenaferrante
February 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've never read an Elena Ferrante and have heard so many good things about her. Thought I'd give her a go and now I'm struggling through her debut novel. It's dark, unpleasant, weird and unsettling. I've got to the point that I'm loath to pick it up but I do *not* DNF books.
#booksky #elenaferrante
#booksky #elenaferrante
I treated myself to a New Yorker desk calendar in the sales last month (bc I'm a bit pretentious, apparently). Anyway, I am very much a fan of today's cartoon. #introvertedorantisocial
February 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I treated myself to a New Yorker desk calendar in the sales last month (bc I'm a bit pretentious, apparently). Anyway, I am very much a fan of today's cartoon. #introvertedorantisocial
My banned books club just read Maus (it was chosen last summer, we didn't know how pertinent it would be reading it in Jan). Honestly one of the very best things I have ever read. Profoundly moving and surprisingly meta, it's something *everyone* should read.
#booksky #readersofbsky #artspiegelman
#booksky #readersofbsky #artspiegelman
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My banned books club just read Maus (it was chosen last summer, we didn't know how pertinent it would be reading it in Jan). Honestly one of the very best things I have ever read. Profoundly moving and surprisingly meta, it's something *everyone* should read.
#booksky #readersofbsky #artspiegelman
#booksky #readersofbsky #artspiegelman
I seem to have built up a few Audible credits. Any recommendations for me? I like literary fiction, classics, and good speculative fiction. Also, love a good narrator (I could listen to Juliet Stevenson read the phone book). Pleaseandthankyou.
#booksky #Audible #audiobookrecommendations
#booksky #Audible #audiobookrecommendations
November 28, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I seem to have built up a few Audible credits. Any recommendations for me? I like literary fiction, classics, and good speculative fiction. Also, love a good narrator (I could listen to Juliet Stevenson read the phone book). Pleaseandthankyou.
#booksky #Audible #audiobookrecommendations
#booksky #Audible #audiobookrecommendations
Worked from home today, and that meant working in my pyjamas until lunchtime, lots of cat cuddles with Meggie McGee, and an amazing lunch-hour nap, which made me more productive this pm. I prefer working in the office but the occasional WFH day is good for the soul.
#homeworking #WFH #catsofbluesky
#homeworking #WFH #catsofbluesky
November 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Worked from home today, and that meant working in my pyjamas until lunchtime, lots of cat cuddles with Meggie McGee, and an amazing lunch-hour nap, which made me more productive this pm. I prefer working in the office but the occasional WFH day is good for the soul.
#homeworking #WFH #catsofbluesky
#homeworking #WFH #catsofbluesky
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1.2 Millions Americans died because of his negligence, while he was sending our lifesaving supplies to Putin.
November 18, 2024 at 2:50 PM
1.2 Millions Americans died because of his negligence, while he was sending our lifesaving supplies to Putin.
6 (of many) authors I love, in no particular order
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Kingsolver
Anne Bronte
John Williams
Carys Davies
Emily St John Mandel
#booksky
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Kingsolver
Anne Bronte
John Williams
Carys Davies
Emily St John Mandel
#booksky
6 authors whose work I love regardless of whether or not they were nice people, which is good because at least 3 of them were or are a nightmare.
Thomas Bernhardt
Anita Brookner
Michel Houellebecq
Tove Jansson
Jean Rhys
Elizabeth Taylor
#booksky
Thomas Bernhardt
Anita Brookner
Michel Houellebecq
Tove Jansson
Jean Rhys
Elizabeth Taylor
#booksky
6 authors I love
Alice Thomas Ellis
Nora Ephron
Alan Hollinghurst
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Meg Rosoff
Elizabeth Taylor
#booksky
Alice Thomas Ellis
Nora Ephron
Alan Hollinghurst
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Meg Rosoff
Elizabeth Taylor
#booksky
November 15, 2024 at 1:09 PM
6 (of many) authors I love, in no particular order
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Kingsolver
Anne Bronte
John Williams
Carys Davies
Emily St John Mandel
#booksky
Jonathan Coe
Barbara Kingsolver
Anne Bronte
John Williams
Carys Davies
Emily St John Mandel
#booksky
This month's book club read was *a lot* of fun, and I'm grateful to have been swept away into this world in the couple of weeks that the world went mad. Already bought more DuMaurier to read.
#bookclub #readingwomen
#bookclub #readingwomen
November 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM
This month's book club read was *a lot* of fun, and I'm grateful to have been swept away into this world in the couple of weeks that the world went mad. Already bought more DuMaurier to read.
#bookclub #readingwomen
#bookclub #readingwomen
Indeed
November 12, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Indeed
I left Twitter in 2018, because I couldn't handle it anymore. But I've been told it's nice here, so I'm popping my head above the parapet. I'm Jen(na), a feminist, cat-mum, and aunt to 10 humans. I love books, films, music and the coast. I'm a spoonie but, tbh, my spoons have abandoned me.
November 12, 2024 at 3:01 PM
I left Twitter in 2018, because I couldn't handle it anymore. But I've been told it's nice here, so I'm popping my head above the parapet. I'm Jen(na), a feminist, cat-mum, and aunt to 10 humans. I love books, films, music and the coast. I'm a spoonie but, tbh, my spoons have abandoned me.