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Kim Mannix (she/her)
@kimmannix.bsky.social
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Listener. Watcher. Writer.
First full poetry collection, Confirm Humanity, out October 29!

https://wildskiespress.com/our-books/#confirmhumanity

We are in a climate crisis and an empathy deficit. Be a good human.
🇨🇦🇺🇦🇵🇸❤️☮️🐈‍⬛️🌎 #Treaty6 #YEG #ShPk
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Soo...when I let my hair and bangs go wavy/curly, I look like Eddie Van Halen?!? If only I could channel the guitar skills.
Side by side pics of me, a brunette woman with brown and silver hair, wearing glasses, and rockstar Eddie Van Halen in the 1980s
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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I'm breaking up with all the badness in the world, so I got bangs.
A brown haired woman with silver-grey and brown bangs smiles for a selfie. She is wearing a green sweater
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Happy #Caturday!
A graphic drawing of a sideview of a cat, and text that reads I Don't Trust People Who Don't Like Cats But I Trust The Cat When It Doesn't Like A Person
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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I haven't put my costume back on yet, but I need to show you the spooky fun earrings I've been wearing all day!

#Halloween
A pale skinned woman in glasses shows off black, sider web earrings
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Common mix-up in 🇨🇦

Or we're just informal with our horror icons, eh?
A Halloween Alley tshirt price tag says 'Mike Myers' $34.99
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Saying a big #HappyHalloween because it's my favourite day and the bastards of the world don't get to take my joy!

Pic is from a poetry reading I did on the 29th, but I'll recreate it tonight for trick-o-treaters. 🎃

Shows me your costume, or pets in costume, to be spared my scarecrow wrath! 🧡💀🖤
Me, dressed in a straw hat, plaid shirt, white tank top with blood drips on neck and shirt. I have a grey braided wig, black lipstick and jagged stitches through my lips, orange and black eye make up on one eye, and a brown meshy patch over the other eye.
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Cate wanted to let you all know that my debut poetry book, Confirm Humanity, has arrived in the world today!

She only gave it 2 stars, but honestly, she can't read, so you might want to check it out for yourselves! 💜💀💜

wildskiespress.com/our-books/#c...

#BookBirthday #Poetry
A torbie cat wth green eyes looks up at the camera. She has a copy of my book balanced against her. The book is a pale beige with the title Confirm Humanity written in fuscia lettering. There is an illustrative collage picture of peonies, a skull and a laptop computer. Underneath is my name: Kim Mannix
October 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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My weird little #microfiction has a home on the side of a beer can! Cool stuff!

Thanks to Blindman Brewing and @bellyofawhale.bsky.social for curating another round of Session Stories ❤️

If you're in #AB, head to your local beer & wine store to check out the 20 other fantastic poems and stories!
The photo shows the close-up text of a story in white print on a dark background. Next to the can is the front of another can that reads Nitro Coffee Stout. The text of the story: Grit She shoved her hand into the pot. The soil around the snake plant was moist and clung to her fingers. She felt it cake under her nails. She scooped it up and pushed it into her mouth, emitting a barely audible mmm as she chewed. She swallowed, then ran her tongue over her teeth, collecting errant bits of grime. “Hon?” she heard Don call. She crammed in another small handful, then said, “Yeah?” “My mom texted. Pasta salad ok for the Baby-Q?” It’s what he named the pre-baby party after she said she didn’t like the term “shower.” “Yep!” She took a swig from her water bottle, wiped her lips with the sleeve of her cardigan, and hurried to the kitchen to wash her hands. Geophagia, that’s what the doctor called the dirt-eating. It wasn’t that rare, but it also wasn’t good. Potential parasites. Toxins. Really no benefits, the doc said, much less judgmentally than she expected. But you should stop. Don didn’t know what she was doing. He’d think it was gross. He wouldn’t understand that it’s what the baby craved. It’s what their special, almost-didn’t-happen, but thriving nonetheless baby needed to survive this bonkers world. Grit. - Kim Mannix
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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New sticker. 100% truth.
a photo of a cartoon desert rain frog with a frown on its face and red writing that reads: My Tummy Hurts And I'm Mad At The Government
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Share someone who looks stylish wearing the colour brown.

Any excuse to post my girlfriend Cate. 🤎
Actress Cate Blanchett poses is a long sleeved, full-length brown dress, fitted at the waist
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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I truly thought I was looking at felt pen tips for quite some time, and I'm taking that as a personality/brain win.

#MakeArtNotWar
A photo of four, pointed military arms with black tips and green and yellow shafts. The text underneath reads "Army 'hitting stride'with 155mm production,but general worried over what's needed next - Breaking Defense" then article begins : When it comes to predicting the needs of future conflicts, Maj. Gen. John Reim said, 'th...
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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This gloomy, chilly Monday is berry powered.
A close-up of a clear glass bowl with chia and oat pudding and 8 whole red raspberries on top
October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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For #SmallPoemSunday I'll share this wee one of mine that received an Honourable Mention in the 2025 Ultrashort Poetry Competition through the Ontario Poetry Society
Title: At The Window by Kim Mannix Poem: At sunset we stand too close, fingers grazing. It's old work, watching for sparks, checking for heat, damping down flames. But the fire keeps burning until there's more smoke than air
October 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Do you need this cat in a hat today? Yes. You do.

#Caturday #CatsOfBluesky
A side shot of the face of an orange and white tabby. On his head is a light blue crocheted hat with earholes
October 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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In bold red and black text, it reads: FASCISM IS NO TO BE DEBATED, IT IS TO BE SMASHED
October 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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My Edmonton book launch info!
Black and white photos of me, Kim Mannix (pale skin and brown curly hair with a streak of grey) and Laurie Lynn Mihead (shoulder length light hair with bangs and glasses). The text reads Edmonton Book Launch; Join us to celebrate Kim Mannix and her poetry collection Confirm Humanity; 16 November, 2025, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Audrey's Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton. With special guest Laurie Lynn Muirhead. Wild Skies Press.
October 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Too many tomatoes = so much bruschetta!

But no one is complaining.
Close up of several pieces of sliced, toasted baguette topped wth tomato, basil and garlic bruschetta.
October 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Yes, the world is a trashfire, which is MORE reason for me to lean into the joy of #SpookyMonth, and post a festive #NewProfilePic from a bygone #Halloween.
A photo of me in a black wig with fangs and a vampire-esque snarl
October 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Poetry pals in #YEG, I'll be the featured reader at The Nightingale series at the Kasbar on October 29, which also happens to be the pub day for my book! And yes, I WILL BE IN SPOOKY COSTUME 💀🖤🧡
A graphic featuring a bird on a gilded cage with a skull inside. The text reads: Open Mic Night, Spoken Word Series, All disciplines welcome; The Nightingale; The Kasbar; 1044 Whyte Ave; Featuring Kim Mannix; Date: Wed October 29th; Doors@ 6:30 pm, Show @ 7-9:30 pm; Admission by donation
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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I ❤️ ketchup chips. And you.
A heart-shaped potato chip rests on the palm of a pale-skinned hand
October 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Maybe your #caturday needs a pretty little Cate face.

#CatsOfBluesky
Close up of the head of a brown torbie cat with green eyes
October 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Nice twilight show in the sky and on the trees, #ShPk ❤️
A collage of three photos showing a rainbow in a grey sky and brilliantly lit gold and orange leaves
October 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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I had the pleasure of interviewing poet Natalie Lim about her debut poetry collection Elegy For Opportunity for the @oncreativewriting.bsky.social podcast! The book is stellar, and I think our conversation was pretty interesting too! :)

Listen here: www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/ep...
The cover of poet Natalie Lim's book Elegy for Opportunity. The abstract, watercolour-like image is swirling waves of galaxy-like blue and planets/orbs.
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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And this is blurry, but he totally caught me taking his pic.
A golden retriever type dog is seen sitting on the back of a motorcycle, partly obscured by another car. He is wearing silver goggles and a black helmet. He is looking toward the camera.
September 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Since it's Monday in the hellscape, I think you all need the best thing I saw this weekend...and maybe ever: This dog on a motorcycle, being cool AF
A golden retriever type dog is seen sitting on the back of a motorcycle, partly obscured by another car. He is wearing silver goggles and a black helmet. His hair is blowing in the wind.
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM