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"Welcome home"

May 21, 2020 by Mitch Cooper

And the fox walked.

May 21, 2020 /Mitch Cooper
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The Intentional Dismantling of a Life

February 04, 2020 by Mitch Cooper

As some may already know, we are moving from our home in Madrid to somewhere in north New Jersey to accommodate my new job. We had a feeling this day was coming, but we didn't know when and we didn't know where we'd end up moving to. Despite knowing that there could be a move in the future, we did our best to build an awesome life here in Spain and forget about the fact that it may or may not last indefinitely. We were only supposed to live in Spain for two years (it's been seven) and the longer we stayed here the more ingrained we became in the culture and our social circles. We are not Spanish, but Spain is our home.

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February 04, 2020 /Mitch Cooper
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The Fox and the Stream

June 16, 2019 by Mitch Cooper

One day, a young fox fox entered a stream that flowed down towards a valley far to the south. He swam upstream towards the north where he knew a verdant meadow waited for him.

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June 16, 2019 /Mitch Cooper
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The girls are home

January 05, 2018 by Mitch Cooper

You knew they were coming. Finally, the chickens have arrived.

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January 05, 2018 /Mitch Cooper
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Imported Labor

January 05, 2018 by Mitch Cooper

The quality isn’t necessarily as good as I would do it, but ... 

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January 05, 2018 /Mitch Cooper
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‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas - 2017

December 24, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Another year, another Christmas Eve. We hope you are enjoying yours! 

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December 24, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Grapes vs Cracker Dust

December 15, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

This is how poor choices begin ...

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December 15, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Chicken Coop - Day 4, 5, 6, 7 ... I lost count.

December 12, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

So, the work on the infamous chicken coop has continued.

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December 12, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Movember

November 21, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

El bigote has arrived ...

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November 21, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Spain's Biggest Problem

November 03, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

The world is full of problems, and I'm pretty sure I know where Spain needs to focus.

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November 03, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Henry Sketching

October 31, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Henry captured one of his sketches on video

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October 31, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Tip from former teenage boy

October 29, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Dear teenage boys of the world ... 

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October 29, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Fall Gardening

October 27, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Trying to garden this late in the year is a bit new for us

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October 27, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Minnie Mouse

October 26, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Some days, you just want to put on a Minnie Mouse dress before bed. Am I right, or am I right?

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October 26, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Chicken Coop - Day 2 & 3

October 26, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

Chicken coop work continues. No one knows when we'll get the call ...

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October 26, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Chicken Coop - Day 1

October 24, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

The chickens are coming, the chickens are coming!

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October 24, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Thanks Ophelia

October 17, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

I wish I was breaking the blogging drought with a super deep or insightful post, but I'm not. Instead I'm talking about the weather.

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October 17, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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Tonight Is the Big Night (Sort Of)

January 05, 2017 by Mitch Cooper

One of the cool things about living in a different country is the opportunity to experience local cultures and traditions. And tonight just so happens to be one of those interesting local traditions.

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January 05, 2017 /Mitch Cooper
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There's something not right ...

November 09, 2016 by Mitch Cooper
“There’s something not right about decorating for Christmas and it’s so hot I have to put shorts on.”
— Jessica
November 09, 2016 /Mitch Cooper
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Date Night Selfie

October 03, 2016 by Mitch Cooper

Love This Woman.

October 03, 2016 /Mitch Cooper
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