An easy four day trip punctuated by feelings 😿

[@Jsal6748]

What a wonderful museum. Thank you for sharing Steven. I'd love to bring my partner and kids someday, especially my children so they can get a sense of what it would've been like for their dads had we been born just a little earlier. I'm 34 and feel so blessed for everything your generation did for our community. Im white and live in a rural, very small town in MA and I'm with a wonderful Puerto Rican man and his two amazing children and we have the freedom to just be ourselves in the open because of all the struggles those that came before me went through. I make it a point to teach my kids that our family would not have been accepted here even in my lifetime. I marched on Washington in 2009 for my right to marry and while we haven't taken that step yet we so look forward to it someday. Sorry for the novel, I just wanted to share the thoughts that this museum brought to me and thank you for sharing it.

[@ReflectionFit]

Hi Steven 👋🏾, Cybil here! I am so honored to have been mentioned in your video. I truly enjoyed your presence and the sacred conversation we had during our flight. Looking forward to seeing you again in the friendly skies or on the ground. I light a candle for your brother Mark along with my son Dre and say a prayer for your continued strength and well-being 💞

[@gailresources3970]

Such a touching video about your brother. You have such a big heart.

[@tammydaniels170]

Thinking of you prayers for Mark 🕊🙏🏻🕊My apologies for not being able to watch your entire video where you went back, I lost two of my brothers Nevels and Bobby but ten years apart. Much love and many prayers.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I'm sorry for your loss. That's awful losing two brothers.

[@tammydaniels170]

@@flightattendantsteven And I am very sorry for your loss of Mark.

[@dmwalker-uj5io]

The video where you go back to the spot of your brother’s passing was emotional and powerful. Hugs.

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Years ago as a Social Worker I was assigned an AIDS caseload. I went out to complete a home call and when I went in to the home I introduced myself to the client. I put my hand out to shake his hand. The client became very emotional, grabbed my hand with both of his and told me that even his doctor wouldn't shake his hand!! I had no idea up until that home call how badly they were being treated...a real eye opener for me. Glad you found areas of interest in SF as most people seem to be staying away due to all the problems the businesses are having and especially with the issues of the homeless. So sorry you lost your brother in such a tragic manner. I'm sure you two would have grown up to have been very close.

[@adab9959]

I always enjoy your “guided” tours☺️ I learn a lot. 🤗❤️

[@motorcityjudy]

I have said prayers for Mark. He would love who you are and vice versa if he were still here. You will see him again, I believe this.

[@txbabee23]

I would never dream of leaving my trash on the plane. 🤷‍♀️🗑Again, hugs and prayers for you. Mark is watching over you. 💕

[@marysmith9361]

So sorry you had to see that awful accident with Mark. I don't imagine that is never erased from your mind.❤

[@remi_indaclub]

My condolences for your loss. May his memory be a blessing! ❤

[@fionakeenanhumann3565]

Precious brother Mark ❤ Thinking of you Steven ❤️ xx

[@marysmith9361]

Steven, Provincetown is the greatest place! Love the parades they have, the whole town joins in and people sit on roofs of businesses to watch. So much of the Cape I miss!

[@flightattendantsteven]

I haven't been for years, but I don't imagine it's changed much.

[@marysmith9361]

@@flightattendantsteven High price restaurants, businesses, still has quaint homes, Air B&Bs and lots of lobster!

[@joyscott1411]

Thank you for sharing this information and trusting us with your vulnerability.

[@tjegan1417]

So sorry for the loss of your brother Mark. And hugs to you for sharing your experience. Makes me want to cry....

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I love the length of your videos and I’m glad I found your channel. It’s been years since I’ve been to the Castro area. Your visit to the museum was very moving. So sorry to hear about your brother Mark. But how wonderful that you are able to keep his memory alive like this all these years later! 😇🥲💙

[@alanjames7877]

I haven’t been to the Castro in over twenty years. I need to get back and visit that museum. Thank you for sharing this!

[@ryanbrothers6823]

So sorrry for your loss I can’t imagine how that changed you 😢

[@levcath13]

Excellent video 💔

[@jazzj04]

Sending love and positivity your way. Sorry for your loss ❤

[@kentparson3417]

I've never heard the expression you used, 'Im stuffed like a tick' so I looked it up online. I couldn't find anything however i did find the expression 'full as a tick' which it says originates in the Southern US and has the same meaning.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I did live in Alabama for a year when I was a child. So maybe I picked it up there.

[@davowe]

STEVEN YOUR IDEOS ARE FIN IN LENGTH. I LOVE THEM. GREETINGS FROM BARBADOS.

[@annmarie9664]

Having recently moved after 50 years of living in San Francisco, I throughly enjoyed your walk around the Castro. The weather is like that pretty much every day. I loved living in that City. Harvey Milk was a wonderful human being, a great loss to the Gay community and San Francisco. If you haven't seen the movie "Milk" see it. Sean Penn did a wonderful job as Harvey.

[@DuchessDelphine]

I am old enough to remember AIDS hysteria and most of it was trained at gays. The violence, fear, and lack of compassion was a cancer. Such a terrifying time. Watching “Pose” brought back all those memories for me and I was in tears and my young crashpad roommates didn’t understand as they are living a different life than older gays did. That history needs to be preserved and I’m glad it’s being done. I’ve been casually heteroflexible my entire life, thus having the privilege to “hide” in plain sight. I’m so glad that the community can live outloud in ways they never could. Especially younger queer people. I remember ACT UP and how fierce they were. No one cared about AIDS until Rock Hudson died and celebrities started voicing what was happening. Having lost my only brother and only sibling, we are family and you are heard. And finally… Folsom Fair… gotta love those SFO layovers. I attended last year and had a ball!! 😂👌🏾

[@Amtran727]

I really loved this video Steven. I have not been to San Francisco or the Castro in years but it looks pretty much the same as I remember. The museum was very interesting and you have to watch the movie Milk. Sean Penn is absolutely brilliant and completely transforms himself into Harvey Milk. Prayers for Mark.

[@eddieflxible379]

Hi Steven. Really appreciate the show of Castro. I havent been exploring in San Francisco in about 7 or 8 years. Last time I went, My friend whom is a flight attendant for United and a local SF Tour Guide showed me areas of san francisco that was pretty cool...places like the Haight-Ashbury where the original Ben and Jerrys is ... and also my personal favorite the Bison paddocks in Golden Gate Park. Thats where you can see live Bison, no need to go to Yellowstone lol. The tower around 14:11 is actually where the Twin Peaks are. Its a popular viewing spot of SF and it does get busy with tourists and tour buses. At 14:47 , you can use your clipper card to take the J-Church train to downtown to either Powell, Montgomery, or Embarcadeo station. From either station, Go up to the mezzanie tap out, and go through the BART faregates for a very easy transfer. Folsom Ave is a pretty long street. It curves near the 101 freeway and will lead you into Downtown SF probably about 3 or 4 blocks south of Market Street. Folsom street fair youre on the right street but youre a couple miles away from where they host the fair. Folsom street you can take the 12 bus which runs the whole length of Folsom into Downtown, through Chinatown, the Cable Cars, and a few blocks from Lombard Street, ending at Van Ness and Jackson. Thank you for sharing love the exploring.

[@laurasc84366]

Sorry about your brother. I’m a few years older than you, I remember ppl getting beat up. I knew it was wrong! That’s why the mentality of today’s world, the hate spewed by a certain orange person. Why are we going backwards, when we have come so far.

[@tjegan1417]

Steven you are the nicest Diva. Really!!!

[@Ritz-mn8qf]

You have been doing a tremendous job with your health/fitness journey and you look great, Steven!

[@WorldTraveler88]

I had to go to SF for an exam and booked 6 months advance. Guess what I got out of my cab and Folsom Fair was going on with signage on light poles. The hotel clerk told me a similar story, not realizing walking with his mother who just arrived that Fair was going on. Definitely interesting outfits seen on public transit, MUNI.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I'm sure that was a shock, but I just giggled so hard.

[@connieweber7449]

Steven I always learn so much from you when you do these types of videos. I'm so sorry for what happened to you. It's so sad that people were like that but I'm glad it's not like that anymore. There are still some homophobic people in the world but it's much better. It baffles my mind that someone can actually kill someone just because of who they love. Thank you so much for this video. ❤❤

[@MrsLinda64]

Prayers on the way to precious Mark. And yesss I have been to the Street Fair in SF. Quite an experience 😂

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for this vlog. I have lived in San Francisco for 10 years. Next time you'll need to Twin Peaks. Have an amazing weekend. God bless your brother Mark. God bless. Cheers.

[@CarolgTX]

As soon as you said 19APR24, I knew what it meant. Sending you hugs upon hugs. You are not alone. Remember, your brother shines bright from within you. Always❣️

[@gailresources3970]

I always love the way Eleanor just drapes herself over her spot. The Castro! Oh yes not as cool there now but SF is still fun for me. And always gorge on something good. Dim Sum being a fav.

[@california_grown_carissa216]

I teared up while you were in The museum . 💔 growing up with LGBTQ family members . Learning ❤ is ❤ from time of birth .. marching w/ PFLAG in my teens. But also seeing the discrimination my Aunt experienced and handled with grace .. it breaks my heart .

[@gailresources3970]

Ooops forgot. Next time in SF go to Hayes Valley if you haven’t in a while. I love it! Boutiques, eateries …more upscale crowd whom are all younger than me! 😊That park is really fun. The artsy metal statue there is GOR-Jhuz!!!

[@TheLoonlady]

Thank you for the reminder of the past & how it was for the LGBTQ community. I never understood the hatred and still don't. I feel so blessed that my son didn't have to witness or endure all the hatred & terror & sadness of the 70's & 80's & before. He came out in the 90's & has been lucky to have avoided the violence. He lives a peaceful life & has many friends & co-workers who love him for whom he is. You are kind & good person who seems to have a painful past that I hope you can keep in the past & enjoy your freedom to be who you are. Stay well .

[@pamelasimmons565]

Love the long videos!

[@gb1691]

I happen to like your long videos look forward to it !

[@debmcgimpy5958]

You cover so much in your videos; much better than those who travel to a wonderful destination, spend 15 min on make up and 15 SECONDS on the beautiful area they are lucky to be in. *That museum is something-- heartbreaking/ sobering. i always worry for gay folks and the hate people have. *That appaling mess left on the plane! *nice breakfast!! * and Mark... hugs for you and prayers for Mark. This wasn't just a horrible loss, but ohhh, you were just a baby, too, to have to witness it. My heart breaks at this. Be safe! Hugs!❤

[@vickiedaversa1521]

Looks like a great trip! It did bring back the sadness of times back then. As a nurse I have many very upsetting stories of young guys who were Stricken with aids. Horrible time. So much ignorance over the disease and predjudice. I will say I’m extremely jealous over your Cole Hann shoes. When I worked in Manhattan there was a Cole Hann a few feet away from my hospital. I must have bout three or four gorgeous pairs of shoes. Each and every one of them were the most uncomfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. I was young so of course I still wore them 🙄 I could never now. I’m glad one of us can enjoy them lol. Stay safe … vickie. Ps please excuse the three dots. I was just told they were triggering. I have no idea why 😳

[@paulleikin3803]

Another good video. Hope you did not get in trouble about delay!

[@danielthompson3168]

Emails from management. Not to be negative but management hides behind emails.

[@ryanbrothers6823]

Thank you for this video and hope to see that museum soon.

[@CloudsurferAndy]

Lovely vlog, I love how real you are by wanting to mention your brother.its your channel, you have every right to make videos of whatever length you want and talk about whatever is import to you❤ also, yes lots of wedding content coming up😅

[@california_grown_carissa216]

If you ever get to layover in SJC .. I know some goodwills lol not sure if they are good or not but .. love to show you around

[@divakingsley9020]

Hi Steven. Oh wow I just watched MILK starring Sean Penn (who won the Oscar for Best Actor for portraying Harvey Milk) and here you are at the museum of where you have a short clip about Harvey Milk. Oh and I can sooooo see you attending the Folsom Fair (I’ve never been, but I’ve seen Documentaries and Videos on it) I can picture you losing all of this weight and rocking your Leather Bear Daddy gear. YOU should go. I am glad that certain areas like: Chicago’s Halsted street, San Francisco’s Castro st, Wilton Manors, Wilton drive, only just a few more that I can’t remember at the moment here in the USA, to see and know that these areas have been vigilant and have some of our community roots still being talked about and lived out. THANKS for sharing to us that know and to those that never knew, but now know. If you or your viewers have never seen the TV series POSE or the movies..MILK starring Sean Penn, The Normal Heart starring Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo, Boys Don’t Cry starring Hilary Swank, just to name a few..I’d suggest you watch them only if you’re wanting to just let your emotions out..have the popcorn and box of tissues ready for the waterworks. …and YEP you’re right.. ya hear me in the back of your mind.❤ Isn’t it strange that the FAs are the ones that are causing delays..huh???🤷🏾‍♂️ Mark😞🙏🏾 his paper airplane has you flying up high near him when you’re working a flight(s).

[@connieweber7449]

Steven I just have to tell you, if I ever saw you in public and had the opportunity to meet you it would be a dream come true. I want you to know that you do have subscribers that really do love you. I'm one of them. I have seen so many places I will never go to because of your videos. I also learn so much. When you say your a nobody you are far from it.❤❤

[@flightattendantsteven]

You are very very kind. XOXOXO

[@xochitlgarcia9784]

Mark ❤🙏🏼

[@xochitlgarcia9784]

Oh wow...I never liked that hotel but yeah those little things make a difference. Definitely will keep staying away.

[@wamutogoria]

I went straight to google images...lol

[@carolinecaiger6717]

Steven, You never fail to educate and advocate for LGBTQ rights. My cousin is now happily married to his partner with a toddler now added to the family. For so many years I feared for his safety, but less so now.

[@javindean5920]

hi steven; when you have layovers over 15 hours, you guys dont go "downtown?" at my airline, if were over 15 hours we go downtown so if we had an ewr for 24 hours we'd be in times square. do you guys have that too or they put you in newark for 24 hours?

[@flightattendantsteven]

Our layovers are in Newark. I only go into New York if I've got 22 to 24 hours. Anything less than that is hardly enough time to eat, use the bathroom, and watch a couple KZbin videos. Lol!

[@josepinheiro6064]

I think the Castro is a museum piece for gay tourism.

[@flightattendantsteven]

Great! I think there should be more gay tourism. Lol!

[@WilliamJohnson-wq4ii]

What in the world was up with the trash in the aisle of your airplane?

[@flightattendantsteven]

It's like that quite often. Especially on flights from Newark or Orlando in particular.

[@njjen3953]

I thought you had no interest in going to the Castro.

[@flightattendantsteven]

I've never had a burning desire to go to the Castro, but now that I've been there, I know I was mistaken. The architecture is beyond amazing, and the history is much deeper than I imagined.

[@tflyduke]

🙏🙏🙏🙏