I don’t get the “Views” tab on dating apps. “Here is a list of all the people who looked at your profile and decided that you weren’t hot enough to contact.” Uh.. thanks..

Dear Universe, I am not looking for a young, hot thirst trap to give all my money. I am looking for a handsome Latino/SouthAsian man of substance over 40 who is kind, funny, spiritual, virile, and wants to share his life with someone. Subtle difference. Thanks! Dan

MappyDude on Reddit created the following map of funded #MetroLosAngeles projects. I may be elderly when they are all finally constructed in operation, but I do believe I will live to see them. Maybe I will reincarnate to ride and take them for granted. I […] [Original post on urbanists.social]

LA Family Housing's plan would replace the G-Line Balboa Station park-and-ride lot with 300+ homes #losangeles #urbanism #housing #transit https://la.urbanize.city/post/metro-partners-developer-plans-housing-g-lines-balboa-station

The upcoming Makerfield by-election is a perfect, but high-risk test for Andy Burnam as a potential new Labour leader. If he can win back over voters who switched to Reform and the Greens in this contest, then he is potentially a good new Labour leader. If he cannot, then he isn't. #ukpolitics

The Los Angeles County Westside Council of Governments is currently undergoing a Westside Bus Connection Study. What if we created a full Bus Rapid Transit line between Hollywood and LAX via La Cienega, Venice, and Sepulveda, similar to the new North […] [Original post on urbanists.social]

If you are a gay man and found love after 50, please share your story below so that we may all celebrate your good fortune. #gay #gaymastodon #gayfediverse

If you are helping people and animals in need, you are my hero. If you are creating art, whether as a beginner or a master, you are my hero. If you are restarting school or changing careers or resurrecting a buried dream, you are my hero. If you are showing kindness or courage in this world […]

Our favorite legendary DJ's doing sets online: BOOK CLUB RADIO The Librarian's Manifesto 1. Come for the music. 2. Be open to unfamiliar music and sounds. 3. Respect one another. 4. Face each other instead of the DJ. 5. No phones allowed on the dance floor. 6. Dress to express yourself. 7. Dance […]

UCLA Research Park seems like a great use of this 800,000 vacant shopping mall space at the former Westwood Pavilion, 271,000 square feet of wet and dry laboratories; 214,000 square feet of offices; 52,400 square feet of meeting areas, 258,700 square feet of common areas, circulation areas, and […]

I love Route 66 lore. It had some route adjustments over its heyday, but in general, it was the heartbeat highway between Chicago to Los Angeles between the 20's and 60's https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-05-12/route-66-mels-drive-in-santa-monica

Jarrett Walker @humantransit wrote a really good article on Bogota transit. "Bogota: The Price of Service Complexity". https://humantransit.org/2026/03/bogota-the-price-of-service-complexity.html #transit #bogota #Colombia

‘West End Girls’ by the Per Shop Boys hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 forty years ago this week. I still think this is the coolest. https://youtu.be/p3j2NYZ8FKs?si=c20Bv4unaglhL62X

Do not operate heavy machinery when under the influence of the first day back from an amazing vacation.

Just voted for Xavier Becerra for Governor. His experience as U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services and on House Ways & Means make him uniquely qualified to bring universal health care to CA in post-Project 2025 America. His accomplishments over 35 […] [Original post on urbanists.social]

Apparently the “Taxi” option under Uber that I am used in Colombia to have the regulation of a taxi and the direct routing of an Uber is also available in Los Angeles. I am taking it home from LAX. Yes, it is cheaper than the regular Uber service and I waited no extra time for it.

Estoy muy agradecido por esta oportunidad de visitar Colombia y experimentar la belleza y la calidez de este país y de su gente. El futuro aquí es brillante. Puedo sentirlo. ¡Viva Colombia! —- I am so grateful for this opportunity to visit Colombia and experience the beauty and warmth of this […]

In Colombia it was recommended to me to use Uber by Taxi. It would get the regulation of taxicabs but the direct routing of Ubers. It is true that the pricing for Taxis was less expensive than regular Ubers. Should Uber and Lyft make an arrangement with local taxi companies in the U.S.?

Guatape is such a pretty town. Very colorful. The bottom of buildings contain patterns which tell the story of the family’s history. I so grateful I got to visit it.

Of course I climbed La Piedra. I wasn’t intimidated by the climb because I did “Quadbuster” in ten AIDS/LifeCycles, but the heights made me a little woozy. Anyone who needs to say a prayer to Mary can do so half-way up. Breathtaking views at the top.

Loved this cruise around the El Peñol reservoir. The town was moved to make hydropower at the Guatape Dam. The cross indicates where the old town center was. The first photo is Maluma’s house. Famous celebrities and athletes have houses here.

I found this cute roadside restaurant / pit stop in Antioquía charming. Note the closets for stalls in the bathroom. See, other countries do some things better than us.

I loved Medellin transit. Aerial Rapid Transit is an integrated part of the system to reach the barrios up the mountains. The train was frequent and clean. I ordered Taxis through the Uber app. So I got the convenience of an uber with the price and regulation of a taxi.

I had two profound spiritual experiences In Colombia. One in the Salt Cathedral and one in Comuna 13. This amazing neighborhood that has seen so much tragedy is a true resurrection story creativity and life. Breakdancing, rap, grafiti. My photos do not do it justice. Worth the entire trip.

I ❤️ Medellin

At the Parque de los Pies Descalzos we are encouraged to take off our shoes, walk around, hug the trees, enjoy the bamboo forest and then wash our feet in the pool afterward. I have to admit my tired feet felt better.

At the Plaza Botero with sculptures donated by the famous artist. Apparently if you rub this statue’s breasts it is supposed to bring wealth, but she is not able to give consent so I passed. It is next to the beautiful Instituto de Cultura. Now I know where I want to hold my lecture series.

With love, from El Poblado, in beautiful amazing Medellin. No tours on my last day, but people watching while sipping an iced latte on Calle 37.

With love, from Colombia.

I would abolish the Electoral College and have a national popular vote with ranked-choice voting. Until then, we could require that Electoral Votes be distributed proportionally within the state by the votes received in the state. This would end “red” and “blue” states and make every vote equal.

Medellín from the 13th Floor

Staying in the Laureles neighborhood of Medellin. So beautiful at night. I cannot wait to see the city during the day. The sidewalk crossings seem off the corner like Barcelona, and they are lit red or green whether you can cross. I noticed people dropping bags of garbage on this corner.

Arrived in Medellin and I loved these colored poles leaving the airport. We went through the longest tunnel I think I have ever gone through. The lights as we descended into the city were beautiful. I wish I could have taken a decent photo.

Random scenes from the Cartagena Airport - mini-stores/restaurants/bars; trash cans that look like those 3 flavors of popcorn divided canisters given away at the holidays; and a layout similar to a DMV or jury duty. Plus, they aren’t shy about letting people see what doesn’t make it past security.

Today I said, “Damn the humidity” and decided to have my breakfast poolside with the Carribean in the background. — Hoy dije: “¡Al diablo con la humedad!” y decidí desayunar junto a la piscina con el Caribe de fondo.

Good morning from Cartagena! Heading to Medellin this evening.

30 years ago today Alanis Morrisette hit number 1 on the album charts with “Jagged Little Pill”. It would go on to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. https://youtu.be/NPcyTyilmYY?si=PoCjZGEq3r3YvMtI

Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and did a 5-stop island hopping speed boat tour to Rosario Island. I didn’t realize I had picked the “party tour”, so I felt a little out of place, but everyone was really nice.

Fun fact I learned today. Cartagena used to be a small group of islands. The land dug up from the Panama to make the Canal was transported to Cartagena as landfill to make it a peninsula. The best part of traveling is learning that even though on this planet we may look, speak, eat, and dress […]

Getsemani is a beautiful and colorful neighborhood in Cartagena.

With love from Cartagena

Cartagena is going to be 104 degrees over the next few days with tropical humidity and occasional rain. The Spanish accent sounds very different runs from Bogotá. I may be not, but I can feel myself decompressing already.

Transmilenio has been interesting to see in operation. I am impressed with the architecture getting people to/from bus rapid transit. Seeing completely stuffed three-car articulated buses explains why the Metro is finally being constructed with the first Line to open in 2028. #bogota #transit

So on my last morning in Bogota before heading to Cartagena, I went for a walk in the neighborhood. And it turned out to be a holiday with Ciclovia - the inspiration for CicLAvia. Great cycling infrastructure in Bogotá. And if you are here, World Bikes Tour on Ave 116 is friendly and knowledgeable.

Visiting the Salt Cathedral was one of the most moving and wondrous experiences I have had a sacred space. What a blessing to have visited it.

Last night, I went to Theatron, a legendary gay nightclub in Bogota, Colombia, I have never been to any club like this before. Over a dozen different dance floors and lounges with different designs and themes, and each playing different music. I am so glad I got to see it […]

A few more pics from my walking tour of Colombia. We ean into someone my guide knew, a and the shop owner’s eyes lit up when I said I was from California. For him, California is the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beach Boys, so we sang “Californication” and “California Girls”

We stopped by the Bortero Museum. Fernando Botero Is a legendary Colombian painter. If you are going to paint a fruit bowl, then paint the best one ever.

I always put the fun in funicular. The ride up Monserrate was beautiful and the view of Bogotá which my photo does not capture was amazing. There are athletes who climb the mountain by stairs. The fastest my guide has done that is 45 minutes.

The Museo del Oro Gold Museum in Bogotá is stunning.