James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π
@jamesdevinny.bsky.social
US-born immigrant to Costa Rica. Neurospicy garden designer, tripsitter, cat fanatic, dog dad, nature lover, nerd, ANTIFAAF. He/him.
created November 13, 2024
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Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack.bsky.social) reposted
Maybe instead of murdering people in Venezuela who may or may not be drug runners, why don't we just end the absurd war on drugs which has done nothing except line the pockets of the military and prison industrial complexes. Oh, I see. Never mind.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Congratulations and many thanks for all the much-needed laughs!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
No.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Chancleta is doing cat the right way.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
I have to admit, I do not know to which birds she is referring, but otherwise, I am 100% with her.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
About damn time!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
A friend of mine died last year from a helmetless scooter accident. He was a smart guy and normally wore one, but he was just going a few blocks, so he decided to skip it. So shocking and sad.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
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James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Or the CDC shooting
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Thatβs fucked
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Had a lovely Sunday afternoon celebrating a new hotel and social space for the gays here in Costa Rica - and my first (of hopefully many) garden design/installation here. More photos of the gardens to come, but Iβve been floating about a foot off the ground for the last 24 hours. clubheasa.com
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
I would go on this tour.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I am very happy to hear this.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
It has been an absolute onslaught of AI garbage lately!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Mein stubentiger
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Is t that just threatening them with a good time?
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
youtu.be/s4juXk6JqC0?...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
His jowls are looking extra pendulous and jowly.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Heβs one of the most brazen and shameless with the Orwellian double-speak and he makes my skin crawl.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I had a king size bed in my last place. They still slept right on top of/next to me. To me, this is a good problem to have.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I have five cats. Four of the were βfostersβ. No regrets, although my bed is a little crowded at night.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Yay a heavily armed public works crew! Just what America needs.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I grew up on the western slope of CO, where Pueblo is pronounced pyoo-eblo. But then again, creek is crick and wash is worsh.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
But the basic worldview will live on. Iβve seen it festering since the 70s, in my own birth family. Itβs a virus in the American Dream and I donβt know what the cure is.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Iβm so sorry. Iβve had broken ribs before and itβs extremely painful and unfortunately slow to heal. Be patient with your body and thanks for your reporting.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Honestly, only point #1 feels really problematic for him/ likely to make much of a difference right now. Many of our βresistance leadersβ are beholden to the same corrupt system that spawned this nightmare and I fear that regular people are being easily manipulated by the obscenely rich.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
But MAGA wonβt die with him.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
If you could have a place in any five cities in the world, which cities would you choose? Bangkok, Melbourne, Mexico City, Paris, Maspalomas (not really a city, but whatev)
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Slightly diminish a band They Might Be Exceptionally Tall Humans
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Happy International Cat Day from Ocho, Vajra, Kiki, and Chiquita Bananas. #catsofbluesky #internationalcatday
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope theyβre about to crumble, but that feels optimistic.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
This is the perfect opportunity to diagnose the weaknesses in our democracy and then figure out how to fix them. I wish I was confident that that would happen, but Iβm not. The oligarchy seems to have its claws into the whole thing, at this point.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for turning out and showing up for Palestine.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Finally a way to monetize taking drugs. Iβve been waiting my whole life.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
My alll-time favorite 80s sax solo #Random80sSongOfTheNight youtu.be/0NqBJQksIIo?...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
One of my favorite pictures of Grasshopper, from about 6 years ago. Happy #caturday
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
OMG it has been way too long β¦
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Leave Avi alone! (jk, please keep dragging him, he deserves it)
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
The IDF is also shooting civilians seeking aid, bombing displacement camps, hospitals, mosques, churches, and schools. NO MORE MONEY OF WEAPONS TO ISREAL!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Fuck you, Karen.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Back off, Lola. open.spotify.com/track/7LZXEB...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Christofascists. The harder they thump the bible, the harder they thump their little sinner. Repression is one helluva drug.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I am familiar with that cis guy(s) so I get it.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Iβm an older gay cis guy, obviously not up to speed on the finer details of the conversation, but I believe we should all be afforded the same rights and dignity regardless of gender identity or expression. Sorry if my clumsy humor was upsetting.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Hey SF friends:
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
In the meantime no more money and no more weapons to Israel! This has been out of control for over a year now, this will forever be a stain on the US. Shameful.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe heβs an equal opportunity kind of guy.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
My friend Hassan was killed by the IDF 10 days ago. He was an elementary school teacher, a great uncle, and an all-around sweet, gentle spirit. FUCK ISRAEL and fuck all the US politicians who keep sending them money and weapons. Fuck all the racist psychopaths who did this.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah but I canβt imagine theyβd like FART any better.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Cβmon people, get it together. Itβs 2025 and we donβt call them TERFs anymore. They are Feminism Appropriating Radical Transphobes now.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
More of this, please. A MAGA to Russian military pipeline would be great.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I spend way too much time trying to figure out vague βholy fucking shitβ posts and the subject matter generally doesnβt rise to the level of βholy fucking shitβ for me.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Deport the motherfuckers to Haiti, DRC, Sudan, and North Korea.
Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan.bsky.social) reposted
We are doing this. Our governments. Our taxes. Our arms sales. This is our Holocaust. Our Cambodian killing fields. Our Balkans. Our Rwandan genocide. We are doing this and history will never forgive us. Gaza:
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope they donβt cave and settle like all the other media outlets, because the discovery process should be fun!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks, Jim. His entire life was shaped by the occupation and the wars, but he was still kind and gentle. I was so hoping heβd survive and be able to get out and have a good life. Whatβs happening is really horrific and the world looking on while it happens is shocking.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I was also amazed that he could grow food in the crap soil of his bombed-out camp & with carefully rationed water, but he did. I loved his spirit. youtube.com/shorts/glsy1...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
The last video he posted, just before our last phone call on Monday. He had just picked up some veggies & was excited to cook a good meal. Cooking was one of the things that we bonded over & I was amazed at the things he could cook over a little fire outside his tent. youtube.com/shorts/hKcG1...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
#StopArmingIsrael #EndTheGenocide #FreePalestine
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Hassan and I became friends about a year ago, bonding over a shared love of cycling, cooking, & animals. An elementary school teacher before the war, he dreamed of traveling & seeing the world. 2 days ago, he was killed by Israel. My heart is shattered. Rest in peace, sweet man. 4/28/92-7/16/25.
Joni Askola (@joniaskola.bsky.social) reposted
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James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Sue away! Iβm looking forward to Ghislaine Maxwellβs testimony. Unless she decides to k*ll herself this week.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Youβve never watched his show, have you?
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Colbert was literally the only CBS/Paramount show I watched, & even then only YouTube clips. So, fuck those guys, they wonβt be getting my clicks anymore and Iβll never pay for their crap streaming service. I hope Colbert lands another gig, his humor really helps me process all the awfulness.
Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@qasimrashid.com) reposted
Local journalists are reporting that Israeli military just bombed the very church in Gaza that Pope Francis used to call every night, killing 2 Christians and injuring 6 more. If you still actually believe this is "Muslim vs Jew" & not War Criminal vs Civilians, you're helping whitewash genocide.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
My closest friend here in Costa Rica is Canadian and just returned from a trip up north with tales of how pissed everyone is. Such a ridiculous unforced error.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Yikes! Iβm so sorry. Take care of yourself.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Bangers indeed! I wouldnβt have known about either band without all the pro-genocide pearl-clutching, but theyβve both been on heavy rotation in my car/house. Yay new music! Double yay for new music with good politics.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
That whole area is so beautiful! I went to summer camp up there for several years.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Something for everyone: feet, cub belly, ginger, (attempted) autofellatio
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
Timothee Meowlamet is the epitome of grace and poise. Happy Caturday. #orangecats #catsofbluesky #caturday
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
So to begin with, there were files with horrible details about perverted Dems and Trump was going to be the only one brave enough to release them, then there werenβt any files, now there are, but theyβre fake and made up by Obama/Clinton and we shouldnβt believe anything in them. Got it.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
This! π
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Very disappointing.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
No Rogan for me, thanks.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I had that Ministry album on cassette and listened to it until it broke. So good.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
So happy to see people uniting. So freaked that itβs come to this.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
What?
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
To be clear
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Netanyahu is a war criminal with an arrest warrant issued by the ICC
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Netanyahu is a war criminal with an arrest warrant issued by the ICc
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Netanyahu is a war criminal with a warrant issued by the ICC.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
youtu.be/zsVpdBIi1BU?...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
youtu.be/zsVpdBIi1BU?...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
youtu.be/zsVpdBIi1BU?...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait, what were his last four words? βJust kidding; itβs aliens.β?
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
βa kind of cine-quadriptych, whose effect is to obscure clarityβ sounds pretty apropos tho
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Thanks, Senator. The plans to officially annex the West Bank and to round up all the Gazans who are still alive and put them in a camp are also the stuff of nightmares. Please help!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks, Senator. The plans to officially annex the West Bank and to round up all the Gazans who are still alive and put them in a camp are also the stuff of nightmares. Please help!
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
I spent 25 years in Colorado (born in the po-dunk part, with a dad who pronounced βwashβ as βworshβ and βcreekβ as βcrickβ, then 25 years in the SF Bay Area, & the last 4 years learning Spanish in Costa Rica. My accent is an ever-shifting mess right now.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social)
JFC theyβre unhinged.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Ugh. And lol.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
Makes me want to unblock him just so I can say mean things to him, but I guess Iβll live my life instead. What is wrong with people?
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
What a dick you are.
Molly Shah (@mommunism.bsky.social) reposted
If anyone wants to apologize for calling Gazans fake via donation hereβs the links for the three people featured (and verified) in this article: Saeed: www.gofundme.com/f/help-adam-... Sahar: www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-... Hany: chuffed.org/project/save...
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
So a couple of the βaid workersβ who have been slaughtering starving people for weeks on end got hurt? Huh.
James DeVinny π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ¨π·π±π (@jamesdevinny.bsky.social) reply parent
This is just vile.