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I'm a (gay) husband, a dad, adoption advocate, Texan, founder of two businesses (PR firm Cooper Smith Agency & online mag He Said Magazine), wannabe comedian/Martha Stewart and just generally a mess who drinks and cusses too much. Read More

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  • Hola from our first full day in heavenly Cancun! Sun, Sips, Sushi and Slithery Creatures were on deck for the start of our May Break Mexico get-away. . #travel #cancun #familytravel #gaytravel
    by imcoopedup 1 week ago
    Hola from our first full day in heavenly Cancun! Sun, Sips, Sushi and Slithery Creatures were on deck for the start of our May Break Mexico get-away. .  #travel   #cancun   #familytravel   #gaytravel 
  • We’re so hoppy for Easter this year! First stop, Cascarones from @abcpartyhq - an Oak Cliff institution - and then dying eggs for tomorrow’s family brunch.
    by imcoopedup 1 month ago
    We’re so hoppy for Easter this year! First stop, Cascarones from  @abcpartyhq  - an Oak Cliff institution - and then dying eggs for tomorrow’s family brunch.
  • My children are convinced that these photos are of me with an old-time filter, but they’re really pictures of my dad, who suffered a stroke, fell into a coma and passed away last week. Fortunately my sister and I were close by and able to be with him in his final moments. . I’ve never really appreciated our strong resemblance until these recent days. It’s comforting to know that anytime I want to see him, I simply have to look into a mirror. . By the way, that IS me in the first photo…in the wagon on my first birthday.
    by imcoopedup 2 months ago
    My children are convinced that these photos are of me with an old-time filter, but they’re really pictures of my dad, who suffered a stroke, fell into a coma and passed away last week. Fortunately my sister and I were close by and able to be with him in his final moments. . I’ve never really appreciated our strong resemblance until these recent days. It’s comforting to know that anytime I want to see him, I simply have to look into a mirror. . By the way, that IS me in the first photo…in the wagon on my first birthday.
  • I got my Ash Wednesday mark in the carpool line this morning. Unfortunately my brain wasn’t fully booted up before I realized that I still needed to take a shower and get ready for an important work meeting so it only lasted about 30 minutes. Such an Ash-hole move!
    by imcoopedup 3 months ago
    I got my Ash Wednesday mark in the carpool line this morning. Unfortunately my brain wasn’t fully booted up before I realized that I still needed to take a shower and get ready for an important work meeting so it only lasted about 30 minutes. Such an Ash-hole move!
  • About four years ago, my sister Monica and I started a new “Siblings’ Trip” tradition, where every year or two we’d leave our spouses and children at home to enjoy some dedicated time together. The pandemic put those plans on hold for a bit, but we just returned from a week at Walt Disney World – The Happiest Place On Earth…and it, indeed was a “magical” time! Lots of laughing, squealing, eating, drinking and shopping! I made us special t-shirts, using my @cricut for most of the days of our stay. The black and gold 50th Anniversary t-shirts were particularly
    by imcoopedup 3 months ago
    About four years ago, my sister Monica and I started a new “Siblings’ Trip” tradition, where every year or two we’d leave our spouses and children at home to enjoy some dedicated time together. The pandemic put those plans on hold for a bit, but we just returned from a week at Walt Disney World – The Happiest Place On Earth…and it, indeed was a “magical” time! Lots of laughing, squealing, eating, drinking and shopping! I made us special t-shirts, using my  @cricut  for most of the days of our stay. The black and gold 50th Anniversary t-shirts were particularly
  • The weather in Texas is frightful, in Orlando it’s quite delightful. . My sister and I escaped, sans kids and husbands, to The Most Magical Place on Earth for some sibling bonding time. . We return to reality (and the cold) tomorrow…if our flights don’t get canceled.
    by imcoopedup 4 months ago
    The weather in Texas is frightful, in Orlando it’s quite delightful. . My sister and I escaped, sans kids and husbands, to The Most Magical Place on Earth for some sibling bonding time. . We return to reality (and the cold) tomorrow…if our flights don’t get canceled.
  • Happy holidays!
    by imcoopedup 5 months ago
    Happy holidays!
  • Our annual reindeer erection signals that the holidays are officially in full effect at the Koch household! (For scale, I’m 6’4”.)
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    Our annual reindeer erection signals that the holidays are officially in full effect at the Koch household! (For scale, I’m 6’4”.)
  • You can’t celebrate the holiday season in Dallas without a visit to The Dallas Arboretum’s “12 Days of Christmas” exhibit. . Likewise, nothing says “family fun” and “Merry Christmas” quite like a group photo in front of a milking cow’s oddly-realistic anus.
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    You can’t celebrate the holiday season in Dallas without a visit to The Dallas Arboretum’s “12 Days of Christmas” exhibit. . Likewise, nothing says “family fun” and “Merry Christmas” quite like a group photo in front of a milking cow’s oddly-realistic anus.
  • I forgot to include this super chic snap in the earlier photos from @snowdaypop. #snowday2021
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    I forgot to include this super chic snap in the earlier photos from  @snowdaypop .  #snowday2021 
  • The kids and I went to see Santa today at @galleriadallas today! How cute is this set up?! . We were invited to sneak a peek at the @snowdaypop immersive holiday photo experience with dozens of fun Christmas-themed photo opps. #snowday2021
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    The kids and I went to see Santa today at  @galleriadallas  today! How cute is this set up?! . We were invited to sneak a peek at the  @snowdaypop  immersive holiday photo experience with dozens of fun Christmas-themed photo opps.  #snowday2021 
  • There’s a direct correlation between how much fun you had and how much everything hurts the next morning. Based on the my tight knees, hoarse throat and achy head, I’m calling the return of @blacktiedinner a success! . It was wonderful seeing so many faces that we’ve been away from since The Before Times while supporting the organizations that care for LGBTQ+ Dallas!
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    There’s a direct correlation between how much fun you had and how much everything hurts the next morning. Based on the my tight knees, hoarse throat and achy head, I’m calling the return of  @blacktiedinner  a success! . It was wonderful seeing so many faces that we’ve been away from since The Before Times while supporting the organizations that care for LGBTQ+ Dallas!
  • We celebrate adoption everyday, but especially on #worldadoptionday! I can’t imagine my life without these not-so-little-anymore people. . As a National Board Member for @helpusadopt, I’m proud to help others build families through adoption with grants that help cover the significant one-time expenses associated with the adoption process. If you’re looking for an organization to support this holiday season, I hope you’ll consider HelpUsAdopt.org.
    by imcoopedup 6 months ago
    We celebrate adoption everyday, but especially on  #worldadoptionday ! I can’t imagine my life without these not-so-little-anymore people. . As a National Board Member for  @helpusadopt , I’m proud to help others build families through adoption with grants that help cover the significant one-time expenses associated with the adoption process. If you’re looking for an organization to support this holiday season, I hope you’ll consider HelpUsAdopt.org.
  • Y’all…how did my babies become these big people?! I don’t see it daily, but occasionally I’m smacked in the face with their growth.
    by imcoopedup 7 months ago
    Y’all…how did my babies become these big people?! I don’t see it daily, but occasionally I’m smacked in the face with their growth.
  • This morning was so much fun! I was invited to help celebrate both the 35th anniversary of yummy @unclejuliosmexican and the smashing return of their fabulously fun Chocolate Piñata. To mark the occasion, Uncle Julio
    by imcoopedup 7 months ago
    This morning was so much fun! I was invited to help celebrate both the 35th anniversary of yummy  @unclejuliosmexican  and the smashing return of their fabulously fun Chocolate Piñata. To mark the occasion, Uncle Julio's donated $5,000 to  @thebirthdaypartyproject  -- a heartwarming organization that throws birthdays for children experiencing homelessness. (I welled up a few times, not gonna lie!) . PLUS! DFW diners can help bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday celebration by ordering their very own Chocolate Piñata. Now through this Sunday, $1 from the sale of every Chocolate Piñata sold at Uncle

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