Elyssa Warkentin
@elyssawark.bsky.social
Writer, editor, researcher, reader, queer, Canadian leftie, intersectional feminist, single parent. Elsewhere: doctornerdington. (She/they)
I favor unreasonably high subsidies to the brain slug planet.
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I favor unreasonably high subsidies to the brain slug planet.
On campus this afternoon.
October 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On campus this afternoon.
Most effective library display ever??? 😱
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Most effective library display ever??? 😱
Friends, as you may have seen, Carnation Books is unfortunately shuttering at the end of this month. If you'd like to buy my book, you have until the end of October to pick up a copy! www.amazon.com/Land-So-Wild...
October 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Friends, as you may have seen, Carnation Books is unfortunately shuttering at the end of this month. If you'd like to buy my book, you have until the end of October to pick up a copy! www.amazon.com/Land-So-Wild...
Today!! My reading slot is 11:30-12:15. Winnipeggers, come on down!
September 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today!! My reading slot is 11:30-12:15. Winnipeggers, come on down!
I might be good with houseplants, but I am a *disastrous* gardener. Behold, this summer’s yield! One (1) wonky zucchini.
August 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I might be good with houseplants, but I am a *disastrous* gardener. Behold, this summer’s yield! One (1) wonky zucchini.
Sept. 27 at the Millennium Library. Winnipeggers -- you should come!
August 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Sept. 27 at the Millennium Library. Winnipeggers -- you should come!
Bought myself flowers at the farmers market.
August 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Bought myself flowers at the farmers market.
Manitoba has the best summers ❤️
July 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Manitoba has the best summers ❤️
Weekend meal preps! Chocolate chia seed pudding with Saskatoon berry sauce, and chickpea pasta salad with a bunch of farmers market goodies!
July 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Weekend meal preps! Chocolate chia seed pudding with Saskatoon berry sauce, and chickpea pasta salad with a bunch of farmers market goodies!
What if you volunteered at an art gallery and no one showed up? 😢 Hey Winnipeggers! Check out Matter: Queer Space at 433 Graham Mall, lower level. Free entry! 2SQTBIPOC gallery and library!
June 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What if you volunteered at an art gallery and no one showed up? 😢 Hey Winnipeggers! Check out Matter: Queer Space at 433 Graham Mall, lower level. Free entry! 2SQTBIPOC gallery and library!
The kiddos made me a craft bouquet! Origami, fabric, lego, and 3D printed flowers. 😍
May 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The kiddos made me a craft bouquet! Origami, fabric, lego, and 3D printed flowers. 😍
I wonder how much our institutional subscription costs?
April 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I wonder how much our institutional subscription costs?
I may not believe in Jesus, but I do believe in paska—making and eating.
April 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I may not believe in Jesus, but I do believe in paska—making and eating.
Earl’s Court tardis sighting!
April 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Earl’s Court tardis sighting!
Today in Brixton.
March 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today in Brixton.
Parent/teacher night. A child at my son’s school selected and illustrated an inspirational quote about leadership from Richard… Nixon? I guess they haven’t taken US history yet.
March 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Parent/teacher night. A child at my son’s school selected and illustrated an inspirational quote about leadership from Richard… Nixon? I guess they haven’t taken US history yet.
My family calls these “German pancakes,” but I hear the French claim them as well. Happy Pancake Tuesday to those who celebrate.
March 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
My family calls these “German pancakes,” but I hear the French claim them as well. Happy Pancake Tuesday to those who celebrate.
Please admire the incredible birthday gift @slaptunes.bsky.social gave me. The only difficulty is finding a prominent enough place to hang it. I have the best brother.
February 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Please admire the incredible birthday gift @slaptunes.bsky.social gave me. The only difficulty is finding a prominent enough place to hang it. I have the best brother.
Maybe knitting socks will prevent some doomscrolling. Maybe?
February 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Maybe knitting socks will prevent some doomscrolling. Maybe?
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
2/20
2/20
January 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
2/20
2/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
1/20
1/20
January 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
1/20
1/20
Picked up my winter grain bundle this morning (this is a half share) — locally grown and milled. Community supported agriculture ftw!
January 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Picked up my winter grain bundle this morning (this is a half share) — locally grown and milled. Community supported agriculture ftw!