Ben Mark
@benmark51840236.bsky.social
28 years old Broadway/Public Transit fanatic and mild gym buff who lays their head down in the East Bay. Views are my own.
People are more aloof (myself included) lately, I don't even wanna talk about politics anymore, just too miserable and sad (on both sides, find myself getting a little more conservative as I get older) and I just wanna live my life day by day.
The first time Trump was President, other Dems and even just random people would go out of their way to be so kind and welcoming to me. I felt like I had so much opportunity.
And that’s not been the case at all this time and it’s so sad that we are getting this fragmented.
And that’s not been the case at all this time and it’s so sad that we are getting this fragmented.
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
People are more aloof (myself included) lately, I don't even wanna talk about politics anymore, just too miserable and sad (on both sides, find myself getting a little more conservative as I get older) and I just wanna live my life day by day.
Please do not post incidents include BART stations if said incident did not happen there, trying to avoid paranoia, k. I will read police reports, k.
A fatal shooting occurred Monday evening just a block away from Market Street and the Powell Street BART station, and a suspect was quickly taken into custody. buff.ly/Ypd5onh
Man Fatally Shot In Tenderloin, Near Powell BART Station
A fatal shooting occurred Monday evening just a block away from Market Street and the Powell Street BART station, and a suspect was quickly taken into custody.
buff.ly
April 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Please do not post incidents include BART stations if said incident did not happen there, trying to avoid paranoia, k. I will read police reports, k.
A tale of two AC Transit service agencies
February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A tale of two AC Transit service agencies
I was only active after public launch. But I used an invite code to join.
Repost if you used an invite code to join this site
February 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I was only active after public launch. But I used an invite code to join.
You know what scares me? I voted yes on this proposition even though my views shifted rightward. And what scares me more? The nation in general in more to the right than me. It is hard to do research on issues, but please remind yourself of other people and avoid disinformation.
i'm sharing this because it shows how we're sliding backwards even in the most "progressive" states as right-wing hard-on-crime narratives have been successful in past years.
on-the-ground organizing can remind people of their humanity when they go to vote, and fight disinformation. voting matters!
on-the-ground organizing can remind people of their humanity when they go to vote, and fight disinformation. voting matters!
January 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You know what scares me? I voted yes on this proposition even though my views shifted rightward. And what scares me more? The nation in general in more to the right than me. It is hard to do research on issues, but please remind yourself of other people and avoid disinformation.
Nice to meet @thatmc.bsky.social in person.
January 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nice to meet @thatmc.bsky.social in person.
On the bus, I reflected on how this time of year once brought joy but now feels empty. A reminder: not everyone looks forward to Christmas. Many face loss, loneliness, or struggles. Let’s hold space for those in pain and show kindness—we all need support this season. ❤️
December 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM
On the bus, I reflected on how this time of year once brought joy but now feels empty. A reminder: not everyone looks forward to Christmas. Many face loss, loneliness, or struggles. Let’s hold space for those in pain and show kindness—we all need support this season. ❤️
Top 10 cities I would live in if money was no object.
1. San Francisco, CA
2. Fremont, CA
3. San Diego, CA
4. Philadelphia, PA
5. New York City, NY
6. Miami, FL
7. San Jose, CA (Kind of falls under 2)
8. Sacramento, CA
9. Hawaii
10. Paris, France
1. San Francisco, CA
2. Fremont, CA
3. San Diego, CA
4. Philadelphia, PA
5. New York City, NY
6. Miami, FL
7. San Jose, CA (Kind of falls under 2)
8. Sacramento, CA
9. Hawaii
10. Paris, France
November 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Top 10 cities I would live in if money was no object.
1. San Francisco, CA
2. Fremont, CA
3. San Diego, CA
4. Philadelphia, PA
5. New York City, NY
6. Miami, FL
7. San Jose, CA (Kind of falls under 2)
8. Sacramento, CA
9. Hawaii
10. Paris, France
1. San Francisco, CA
2. Fremont, CA
3. San Diego, CA
4. Philadelphia, PA
5. New York City, NY
6. Miami, FL
7. San Jose, CA (Kind of falls under 2)
8. Sacramento, CA
9. Hawaii
10. Paris, France
city I dislike: SF (Touristy areas)
city I think is overrated: Berkeley/SF
city I like: Milpitas
city I love: SJ/Silicon Valley (not center)
city I hate: Oakland
city I feel most myself in: Fremont
city I still need to visit: Napa
city I dream of living in: SD
city I think is overrated: Berkeley/SF
city I like: Milpitas
city I love: SJ/Silicon Valley (not center)
city I hate: Oakland
city I feel most myself in: Fremont
city I still need to visit: Napa
city I dream of living in: SD
November 30, 2024 at 2:39 PM
city I dislike: SF (Touristy areas)
city I think is overrated: Berkeley/SF
city I like: Milpitas
city I love: SJ/Silicon Valley (not center)
city I hate: Oakland
city I feel most myself in: Fremont
city I still need to visit: Napa
city I dream of living in: SD
city I think is overrated: Berkeley/SF
city I like: Milpitas
city I love: SJ/Silicon Valley (not center)
city I hate: Oakland
city I feel most myself in: Fremont
city I still need to visit: Napa
city I dream of living in: SD
If you me, I love musical theatre as much as transit and bikeable living. This marries the two because she's a performer in the ensemble and understudies Eurydice in the West End version of Hadestown.
November 30, 2024 at 2:38 PM
If you me, I love musical theatre as much as transit and bikeable living. This marries the two because she's a performer in the ensemble and understudies Eurydice in the West End version of Hadestown.
Reposted by Ben Mark
Today's afternoon trip: Newark branch of the Alameda County Library.
November 28, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Today's afternoon trip: Newark branch of the Alameda County Library.
Figure you might want to read this my blog piece.
mywordismineandmaybeyours.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/o...
mywordismineandmaybeyours.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/o...
January 10, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Figure you might want to read this my blog piece.
mywordismineandmaybeyours.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/o...
mywordismineandmaybeyours.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/o...
Another legacy train past retirement.
December 28, 2023 at 1:33 AM
Another legacy train past retirement.
On a legacy train going to Berryessa and uh, you retired?
September 13, 2023 at 9:09 PM
On a legacy train going to Berryessa and uh, you retired?