Neil M Kennedy
@nmkennedy.bsky.social
Historian and archaeologist of the early modern Atlantic World, specializing in Bermuda, slavery and the slave trade, maritime history, maritime emancipation, Caribbean history, sensory history. Dept of History, Memorial University, Newfoundland.
Speechless at Inuk artist Billy Gauthier’s newish sculpture, Silatsualimâk, Anânavut (The Earth, Our Mother), at The Rooms. Carved from a fin whale skull, the installation next to view of St John’s harbour is spectacular even on a gloomy evening.
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Speechless at Inuk artist Billy Gauthier’s newish sculpture, Silatsualimâk, Anânavut (The Earth, Our Mother), at The Rooms. Carved from a fin whale skull, the installation next to view of St John’s harbour is spectacular even on a gloomy evening.
Scary! Contribution to neighbourhood kids’ pre-truck or treating party.
October 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Scary! Contribution to neighbourhood kids’ pre-truck or treating party.
@brookenewman.bsky.social Finally installed the surgery-delayed laundry room bloody heavy countertop. Shame entryway closet projects into this room so much, but wallpaper looks ok. Like the heavy duty levelling feet to give me a gap under the upright for any water or mopping floor. Big improvement.
October 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@brookenewman.bsky.social Finally installed the surgery-delayed laundry room bloody heavy countertop. Shame entryway closet projects into this room so much, but wallpaper looks ok. Like the heavy duty levelling feet to give me a gap under the upright for any water or mopping floor. Big improvement.
I’m Spousal Unit’s +1 tonight (as usual) under the blue whale skeleton, for the installation reception of our new university president, Dr Janet Morrison, and provost, Dr Jennifer Lokash. When I interviewed here I was struck that nearly all the senior admin I met were women; still true for most part
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m Spousal Unit’s +1 tonight (as usual) under the blue whale skeleton, for the installation reception of our new university president, Dr Janet Morrison, and provost, Dr Jennifer Lokash. When I interviewed here I was struck that nearly all the senior admin I met were women; still true for most part
Ok, this is pretty funny stuff. One story in Bermuda’s Royal Gazette from Feb 1846, a second story from Dec that same year. First, great praise of former sergeant and now hotelier Wm Oldfield’s honour and integrity. Second, ah well, Wm Oldfield has absconded owing thousands of dollars. #Bermuda
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ok, this is pretty funny stuff. One story in Bermuda’s Royal Gazette from Feb 1846, a second story from Dec that same year. First, great praise of former sergeant and now hotelier Wm Oldfield’s honour and integrity. Second, ah well, Wm Oldfield has absconded owing thousands of dollars. #Bermuda
Few things are more enjoyable than a discussion class from which your full piece of chalk comes back as a nubbin. Lots of connecting arrows today, students on a roll. Teaching is a joy and a privilege.
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Few things are more enjoyable than a discussion class from which your full piece of chalk comes back as a nubbin. Lots of connecting arrows today, students on a roll. Teaching is a joy and a privilege.
Urgent update: Big Yoda has eaten the cooked chicken that was cooling on the furthest back corner reaches of the counter. All of it. Four boneless breasts. Is he still looking for his kibble? Yes, yes he is.
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Urgent update: Big Yoda has eaten the cooked chicken that was cooling on the furthest back corner reaches of the counter. All of it. Four boneless breasts. Is he still looking for his kibble? Yes, yes he is.
Many thanks! Brunch overlooking the ocean was a delight. I need to get this jellyfish wallpaper now (and the hobbit sauna). I thought it might be this lovely local designer (www.kristapower.com/www/wallpaper/) but doesn’t seem to be one of her’s.
September 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Many thanks! Brunch overlooking the ocean was a delight. I need to get this jellyfish wallpaper now (and the hobbit sauna). I thought it might be this lovely local designer (www.kristapower.com/www/wallpaper/) but doesn’t seem to be one of her’s.
Whoever did their branding did a nice job. Though that big wave is a little worrisome. Hopefully that’s post-brunch.
September 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Whoever did their branding did a nice job. Though that big wave is a little worrisome. Hopefully that’s post-brunch.
24th Anniversary getaway an hour down the coast to Burnt Cove and Cliffs Side Retreat. Lovely Atlantic view from the hot tub. The sea to table restaurant is called Forager, which I’m hoping is more descriptive than instructional. Near here is La Manche, a village wiped out in a storm in 1966.
September 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
24th Anniversary getaway an hour down the coast to Burnt Cove and Cliffs Side Retreat. Lovely Atlantic view from the hot tub. The sea to table restaurant is called Forager, which I’m hoping is more descriptive than instructional. Near here is La Manche, a village wiped out in a storm in 1966.
English MP A.P. Herbert’s assessment of Newfoundlanders in 1943 seems a little over the top. Makes you wonder what sort of filth he was encountering at Oxford that led him to this, in contrast. #Newfoundland
![A.P. Herbert, one of a parliamentary committee of three sent over to the island by the British Government in 1943 to report on the status of Newfoundland because the issue of Confederation with Canada was coming up, made these observations about the people:
They are the best-tempered, best-mannered people walking. I do not believe I ever heard a Newfoundlander swear… They are gay, good-humoured and generous; tolerant, temperate, tough, God-fearing, Sabbath-keeping and law abiding.
[Herbert was also a well known humourist, so this shouldn’t be taken too seriously!]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vu6hs6oibd7idhhmkosaqvpk/bafkreihzxiyjctf5g6sx3xstj4lnofwcyt2hpgtn5iqkxir3luf2he5p74@jpeg)
September 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
English MP A.P. Herbert’s assessment of Newfoundlanders in 1943 seems a little over the top. Makes you wonder what sort of filth he was encountering at Oxford that led him to this, in contrast. #Newfoundland
Minding my own business and hear a ‘sprong’ sound. My computer glasses just cracked whilst on my head. Flexed my cranium? Bloody hell, something else to take care of. What really separates the rich from us is the time spent on endless minor but necessary tasks.
September 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Minding my own business and hear a ‘sprong’ sound. My computer glasses just cracked whilst on my head. Flexed my cranium? Bloody hell, something else to take care of. What really separates the rich from us is the time spent on endless minor but necessary tasks.
My parents’ 64th wedding anniversary
today, married in Rutherglen. My poor father is in a dementia home, oblivious to the day. I love this photo of him just graduated from University of Strathclyde in mechanical engineering, my mother a paediatric nurse in the Gorbels before they moved to London.
today, married in Rutherglen. My poor father is in a dementia home, oblivious to the day. I love this photo of him just graduated from University of Strathclyde in mechanical engineering, my mother a paediatric nurse in the Gorbels before they moved to London.
September 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
My parents’ 64th wedding anniversary
today, married in Rutherglen. My poor father is in a dementia home, oblivious to the day. I love this photo of him just graduated from University of Strathclyde in mechanical engineering, my mother a paediatric nurse in the Gorbels before they moved to London.
today, married in Rutherglen. My poor father is in a dementia home, oblivious to the day. I love this photo of him just graduated from University of Strathclyde in mechanical engineering, my mother a paediatric nurse in the Gorbels before they moved to London.
Here he is just after the last groomer visit, looking quite smart.
September 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Here he is just after the last groomer visit, looking quite smart.
These rich republicans are remarkably bad dressers, but their posture is even worse.
September 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
These rich republicans are remarkably bad dressers, but their posture is even worse.
@roperlou.bsky.social Guess who’s back in town? Sir Rat******
September 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@roperlou.bsky.social Guess who’s back in town? Sir Rat******
Big Yoda was invited next door for the kids’ movie night. He looks a little confused. Earlier they had him chasing after the cat laser pointer toy so he might be worn out here. #Dogs #Malamutes
September 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Big Yoda was invited next door for the kids’ movie night. He looks a little confused. Earlier they had him chasing after the cat laser pointer toy so he might be worn out here. #Dogs #Malamutes
Friend down the street asked if I wanted some old books from her basement. Turned out it was the fifth and sixth volumes of 1792 Edinburgh edition of Raynal’s History, with an interesting contemporary inscription. Now I wonder where the other volumes might be… #OldBooks #EarlyModern
August 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Friend down the street asked if I wanted some old books from her basement. Turned out it was the fifth and sixth volumes of 1792 Edinburgh edition of Raynal’s History, with an interesting contemporary inscription. Now I wonder where the other volumes might be… #OldBooks #EarlyModern
Lot of terrible people faced with a choice this weekend.
August 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Lot of terrible people faced with a choice this weekend.
