The 7-7-7 Rule for Rescue Dogs: What Nobody Tells You About Adoption Timeline
It happens to me frequently. Someone arrives at Mas Torrencito with a recently adopted dog, eyes shining with hope but also with a touch of anxiety. They ask: «Is it normal that he’s still so scared? When will he finally feel at home?» If you’ve adopted a rescue dog, you’ve probably heard about the 7-7-7 […]
MasTorrencito’s Hidden Room:
Since we arrived at MasTorrencito, I always had the feeling that this house kept secrets. MasTorrencito’s Hidden Room: Part I It was something I couldn’t explain, like an intuition that haunted me every time I passed by the fireplace in the living room. That crescent moon at the top, that strange design, seemed to scream […]
A bad day to quit smoking by MasTorrencito
They say that there is always a tomorrow for what we decide to postpone. The future is that comfortable space where we pile up promises and resolutions, a warehouse of «tomorrows» that rarely become today. A bad day to quit smoking by MasTorrencito Among those universal resolutions, quitting smoking occupies a place of honor. And […]
The Escapist by MasTorrencito
The day before yesterday, Mastitwo decided that his life of comfort was no longer enough. He ran away. I have no idea where he got out; we checked every inch of the fence, every board, every possible gap. Nothing. Not a clue. But the strangest thing was how he came back: completely covered in what […]
My farewell letter… by MasTorrencito
Oh… I never imagined that writing this letter would be so complicated, perhaps the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. How does one say goodbye to all that one has known and loved? How does one put into words a whole journey full of experiences, memories and affections? And yet, […]
The Silence of the Borregos by MasTorrencito
This goes for all of you, those who have made a farce of public aid, those who have played with our hopes in the name of energy transition, progress and the «common good». The Silence of the Lambs by MasTorrencito This goes for the smoke and mirrors salesmen who promised us a sustainable future: solar […]
The envelope under the mattress by MasTorrencito
If there is one thing I have learned at Mas Torrencito, it is that there are no normal days here. Extraordinary is routine, and that morning was no exception. The envelope under the mattress by MasTorrencito It was an ordinary Monday, one of those Mondays when the sun shyly enters through the windows and the […]
«The Invisible Tyranny of Booking.com: How We Sold Our Souls for a Quick Click» by MasTorrencito
There was a time, not so long ago, when world travelers knew how to use a phone for more than just uploading selfies. You wanted a hotel, what did you do? The invisible tyranny of Booking.com You would call MasTorrencito directly, talk to me, who would tell you what rooms were available, and even offer […]
Chronicle of a Death Foretold by MasTorrencito
Because, let’s face it, we all know how this movie ends. We all do. No matter how much success we accumulate, how much noise we make or how much we try to ignore the subject, the end is immovable. Yes, friends: sooner or later, we all end up in a wooden box, transformed into ashes […]
My Manuela: A Miracle of Life
There are moments in life that mark us forever, experiences that transform us in a way that only those who have lived them can understand. Many would think that the figures that have the greatest impact on us are our parents, siblings, an inspiring teacher or even a famous person. But in my case, that […]