phil olsen

Sales guy. Husband. Father of four, one with Type 1 diabetes. Fitness enthusiast. Contrarian. Lover of Boston sports. Like politics, with dash of civility.

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Wise words by a wise man

[Hamburglar Olsen @HannahO29582061]

“why do i need to take a selfie? i know who i am.”
@philinthefort

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Please donate to a great cause- my son Ben is riding for one of these special kiddoes

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[John Karalis 🇬🇷 @John_Karalis]

lol I think there's plenty of anger out there to go around. I'm trying to figure this out.

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Was 15 years old. Watched the tall ships enter Boston Harbor, awestruck. Remember being just as impressed w Mark the Bird Fidrich taking baseball by storm!

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Do you have any personal memory of our American Bicentennial in 1976 and how it made you feel?

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Kearney Nebraska

[New town every hour (ret.) @TownsUsa]

Name the town. Difficulty: easy

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

What a beautiful pup. You both were so lucky!

[Eman @Eman5695]

After 12 years, the dog no one chose crossed the rainbow bridge…

She came into my life 12 years ago in a very unexpected way. A waitress I barely knew was being evicted and needed someone to take her six months old puppy. No one else helped. I said yes, thinking it would only be for a month.

At first, I wasn’t very attached. I left all her things downstairs. She was so scared that she hid behind my dryer for three days.

But when I finally picked her up and took her upstairs, everything changed. She relaxed in my arms and curled into my lap, like she had been waiting all her life to be loved. Like she just wanted someone to choose her.

Over the next 12 years, she stayed with me as my life changed. We slept next to each other every night.

Then my life grew.

First, a wife.
Then one son.
Then another.

Soon, she wasn’t just my dog, she was part of our family.

We all loved her so much. My kids were always gentle with her. She had a backyard to run and play, to lie in the sun, and enjoy peaceful days.

I truly believed we had at least one more summer together.

Then one morning, everything changed.

She got very sick with pancreatitis. We rushed her to the vet and tried everything. But deep down, I knew.

Still, she kept fighting.

We brought her home, and for one full day, she was herself again.

She sat outside, quietly watching my kids play in the driveway. She looked calm and at peace.

It was her “last good day.”

The next morning, she wouldn’t eat or drink. And slowly… she began to fade. We took her back to the vet. This time, she didn’t come home.

It’s been a month now. I still find myself looking for her. I still look at her spot, expecting her to be there.

At night, I look at her photos. I don’t cry as much now, but it still hurts.

I don’t know what happens after this life.

But I hope she’s somewhere waiting.

Somewhere she’s young again. Running toward me. Jumping on the bed before me like she always did.

Maybe this time… we get forever.

Warm days, quiet nights, and endless summers.

Thank you for letting me share her story.

She was here.
She was loved.
She had a family who truly cared for her.

Rest peacefully, Luna.

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Larry is STILL so old school. Notice the dress shoes in contrast w the sneakers on “ the other guys”

[Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnson]

Another great speaking engagement with my good friend, Hall of Famer, and Dream Team teammate Larry Bird. We wowed a sold-out crowd today for Axon Week 2026! Thank you to Axon President Josh Isner for bringing Larry and I together in Nashville, TN!

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

@unclebillyo look at your old man in the back!

[Team Phil @PhilForColorado]

We are #1 on the ballot, Colorado! 

This is what a people-powered, grassroots campaign can do. 

Thank you for your engagement, energy, and support. We are fighting for Colorado’s future together.

#philforgovernor #COpolitics

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

That’s a tough choice, don’t want either one. Ok Murray😂

[Upton Bell @uptonbell]

If both are Free Agents Kyler Murray or Pete Hegseth?

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Karalis is pretty damm good at his job! BSJ misses him!

[John Karalis 🇬🇷 @John_Karalis]

Maybe, but I'm the one that has it, which actually does make me special

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Sushi, to start. And Japanese baseball dummy

[Three Year Letterman @3YearLetterman]

I literally cannot name one thing that Japan 🇰🇷 does better than America

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Thoughts & prayers for your Mom❤️

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

My mom is sick and I ask for your prayers.

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Let’s just say it- THIS WINTER SUCKS

[Chris Bianchi @BianchiWeather]

We'll finish this winter with at least 40 days at or above 60°. In Denver, Colorado.

That's nearly half of our entire winter. 60°+.

Average winter high temp: 44°-45°

#COwx

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

The forgotten man. Kraft ruined him

[Dan Kelley @DanKelley66]

Happy birthday to former New England Patriots player and coach Jerod Mayo, who turns 40 today. In 8 seasons as a player he won Defensive Rookie of the Year, made 2 Pro Bowls, and won a Super Bowl. He holds the Patriots single-season record for tackles (174 in 2010). #NEPats

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

First episode was FANTASTIC! I have never heard of Warren Jabali, that dude was badass!

[George Karl @CoachKarl22]

With Soul Power out in the wild, I have two new goals for the ABA:

1) Get ABA stats included in the NBA records!

2) Get the NBA to use the ABA ball more during games and special occasions!!

And I may be old but I’m not messing around here!!!

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

Trashiest city in South- there’s lots! Which one ?

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

How bout the players too!

[Red @SurvivingGrady]

Can we just bring back these unis and call it a day?

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

C for sure!

[Seattle Supersonics @SeattleSonics]

If the Sonics came back tomorrow,

what era jersey are you riding in with?

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

That’s a bit harsh

[phil olsen @philinthefort]

I think you look great!

[Charlie Smith @charliersmith1]

After posting a photo of me, I ended up getting some pretty horrible comments about my appearance, and I’ve been too scared to post a photo on here since…

But I’ve decided I’m not gonna let nasty people dictate what I post - so here I am, unashamed of what I look like 😊