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I'm trying to wait as long as possible as I feel the vax wanes over the winter
I got cat scratch fever and I'm feline good. Used to work for a governor, enjoy political shenanigans, haven't been arrested (yet). Author (not sure how that happened but it did). #Liberal #Michigander #Hellraiser #Resister No DMs
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I'm trying to wait as long as possible as I feel the vax wanes over the winter
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
very frustrating, I'm glad Michigan took the districting away from the politicians
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
So now that the CDC is gone, who do we turn to for information? If I can't get a Covid vaccine all Hell is going to break loose.
50501: The Peopleβs Movement βπ (@50501movement.bsky.social) reposted
Tomorrow (9/1). Stop the billionaire takeover. More than 1,000 protests nationwide. Find one near you. MayDayStrong.org.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
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Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Today a friend told me their cleaning lady saw my book on her coffee table and asked about it so my friend loaned her the book. I guess she read it and loved it, so that makes me happy. #WWII
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
This is Walgreens btw
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
When I check the box that I am at risk (even though I'm not over 65) it lets me book the Covid Vaccine . . . but still, I should be able to get it regardless.
Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran.com) reposted
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
@slotkin.senate.gov @peters.senate.gov Hello? You listening?
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Just did a 15 mile bike ride with a friend. Weather is gorgeous, get out and enjoy it! #SundayFunday
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
and landscaping
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Even if you WANT the #Covid #Vaccine it will be limited in some states: www.cbsnews.com/news/cvs-wal...
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
We love Zingerman's in Michigan!!!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
My doctor put me on a dairy free and gluten free diet so if you need me I'll be sobbing in a corner eating a piece of cardboard.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Did he also pull former President Bush's security detail or is it only Democrats he specifically hates?
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I bike by there on a weekly basis
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
So much this!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
The number of people who accuse #Whitmer of buddying up to the ππ€‘ is so disappointing. She has ALWAYS been know to be willing to work across the aisle. And she knows she has to work with him or he will come after #Michigan with a vengeance. She's shrewd and A LOT smarter than he is.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Googly eyes bring out my inner 9 year old . . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
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Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
#BigGretch! She's the best.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
MAYBE . . . . the other night I found a cone in the wild and put googly eyes on it π One I put in front of my friend's restaurant, 4 got used for a festival, 2 in the garage right now.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Personally, 1 per year. Ok, maybe 3. No really, I think I took 4 or 5 this year. . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
And this doesn't even include the components needed to work on the items for the art show I'm doing in December.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Lots of countries stopping shipments to the US. This affects small business owners, costumers, cosplayers, crafters, artists, etc. I'm working on a costume right now and am now wondering if I'll be able to finish it by October. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
I'm beginning to think I'm never going to see that #DOGE savings check . . . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
One of these Thursdays I'm going to make it to a #SlowRoll there!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Bottom line: don't let anyone crush your dream (and I didn't take the letter to him for keeping, I just wanted to show it to him)
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
That almost put me off from doing my book, but instead I went ahead. I thought, "well, even if no one else is interested at least my family will be and I'll do the book for them". It took me 4 years to complete it. And now everyone all over the world is enjoying it. π§΅
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Five years ago I visited a ship #museum like the one my dad served on in #WWII. I had 1 of the letters my dad wrote home during the war (1 of over 300 letters). The museum director told me they were not interested in the letters. It really hurt my feelings, he was kind of rude. π§΅
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm so glad it showed up! I got to meet Commander Anderson once at a Nautilus reunion. Enjoy reading it.
Rob Bon Vivantπ (@77sunnyandclear.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Congratulations, Mike! Helluva job you're doing for your state of Louisiana!! You've made it in the Top 10 of virtually all socioeconomic categories! Like your next President of the United States, Gavin Newsom, says, "WAKE UP" Louisiana! #VoteThemAllOut
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Currently the 7 lb canine overlord won't come inside because she is guarding the yard against the raccoon who is the same size as she is. So far: Lily: 2 Raccoon: 0 #DogsOfBluesky
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Me at staff meeting today: Take the survey on what you want to do for our yearly staff retreat or I will pick what we do and it will include pedicures and shopping for outfits we're going to wear to #TaylorSwifts wedding. Immediate uptick in survey responses.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Last at an event, I volunteered to a. hand out stickers b. hand out raffle tickets c. hand out paper for trivia d. set up and clean up Things I did NOT volunteer for: child wrangling for parents who just let their f-ing kids run all over without monitoring them π‘ FFS parents WTAF
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I ordered a magnet for my car and it should be here any day
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Last night at my local bar we had as many bikes as cars parked there for an event. It's close to a trail.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
It's sucking the air right out of old ππ€‘π© and he will probably have a temper tantrum about it soon
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Michigan State University is in a sanctuary city targeted by ππ€‘, there are over 4,000 international students there. How many will be targeted by ICE? Oh, and enrollment of international students is falling because of him costing the university millions.
Jenn R-J (@jennfel.bsky.social) reposted
Cracker Barrel should go all out, and release a fully vegan menu.
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they did get engaged, it's on her IG
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Somebody is getting blood draws . . . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
YUP
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
@slotkin.senate.gov @peters.senate.gov you two seem awful quiet . . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
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Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Listen, you can either have me fat and happy or skinny and mean. Those are the choices.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you, that was super helpful
Effin' Birds (@effinbirds.com) reposted
effin' birds guy is drunk, ask anything
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Knowing the ππ€‘ propensity to attack females, the male governors can poke, the women will have to find another way
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
#Zcavengerhunt OK can someone list the clues in order 1-6 that you visited (for those of us who are watching from afar). Thanks!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
"Great, Great Auntie, what's the one of most ridiculous events of your generation?" Me: they painted a border wall black
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I'm having a lot of fun playing from my back porch in #Michigan π
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
39 min walk according to Google maps! Playing along in #Michigan, have lots of fun!!!
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Following along in Michigan, where did the first clue take you?
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Non new yorker here, where did the first clue take you?
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
ebike instructional videos should come with a list of items you will need, like: Needle nose pliers Allen Wrench Screwdriver Cotter pin Noise canceling headphones for local children Soap to wash out your mouth A stiff drink A rendition of Helen Reddy's "I am Woman"
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
You don't really need rear brakes on an ebike do you? I mean how often do you really USE them? (says the frustrated bike owner who can't get one of the brake pads out)
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
My mother didn't even vote so she could avoid voting for a qualified black woman for president π SMDH
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Happy #Mugshot Day to all who celebrate #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
He died in 1996 so getting to know him when he was 18 through his letters was an incredible gift.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
OMG I thought Roger was dead π
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
GOP Congressman Barrett's Michigan office is in the lower level of an old brick house across from the state capitol building. The main floor is broken into other offices and in one window on that floor is a sign: #RESIST right above his office.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
I hate story problems . . .
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I spent 4 years working on a book of his letters home to his parents during the war, it's almost 400 pages.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
My friend and I did something like this on a much smaller scale this summer and people had a blast.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Had a chat with a veteran friend of mine last night. Medical services are getting hard to schedule according to them. Many older veterans hate the ππ€‘π©. Their kid is active in the military, had a friend who got booted out due to being #trans
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
In the 1950s two men in suits and sunglasses from the FBI interviewed my father about him one day. They showed up at the post office where my dad worked and freaked out the postmasterπ
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I kid u not, this is his yard . . . . DUDE HE USES A RIDING LAWN MOWER FOR THIS!!!π
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
People like them make people like us look bad. I just tell everyone I'm Canadian now when I travel.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I have a neighbor whohas a lawn that is maybe 20 ft by 30 ft and he (a very fit 30 something yo) uses a riding mower (it's fucking ridiculous). To be fair I refer to him as Drunk Trespassing Jason, but still.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I also don't think Vance has that cult following leader personality
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I think you will like it
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a really good book, the photographer for it (John Krawczyk) was a family friend.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Poor Elon π
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
People are going to learn real fast how much they can do without things.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Hey not to change the subject, but have you read Nautilus 90 North? It's out of print but can be found secondhand.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup. Tight spaces, feisty Scottish women.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Like or hate him, he's definitely screwing with the GOP's minds
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
I come from the "get out of my kitchen" family
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Same with my dad, he would be livid if he were still alive today
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Had a great time at #backyardmovienight, we watched #PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert RIP #TerrenceStamp. The half time show was provided by the young opossum who entered the yard, set off the motion detector light, and continued into the yard while we watched the movie. He didn't even hiss.
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Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Hey #Orlando, I would not willingly visit #Florida unless it involved paint and rainbows. You need help painting? This girl got ur back.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
Dude needs to go into hiding, no way ICE is going to follow this rule.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
A man can father hundreds of children in a year, a woman can have only one viable pregnancy per year. #RegulateDickNotJane
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
IKR? This company started in Michigan, Dutch Conservatives, total MAGA. I used to get groceries there, I think I will start shopping at Aldi more now.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
So much for Christian values, huh #Meijer? I'll be shopping elsewhere now.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social) reply parent
That's not the first time it's happened. It happened in Michigan to a woman struggling to keep her family from becoming #homeless, she ate hotdogs they were going to throw out.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Have you all heard the story about the kid at #Meijer in #Ohio who got fired after eating food they were going to throw out? The manager waited for months until the kid ate over $100 worth of food to call police to arrest him. wwmt.com/news/nation-...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEW: Gov. Gavin Newsom comments on California's new maps moving through the California legislature
Free DC (@freedcproject.bsky.social) reposted
Any business in our communities that welcomes this president tonight will be subject to an immediate boycott.
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
I already knew #tariffs would be an issue for me, but they are now seriously hindering my ability to supplies to complete my items for #KrampusNacht on December 6th.π
Devin's Barn Cat (@devinsbarncat.bsky.social)
Never speak ill of the dead, only good. He's dead. GOOD.