Cody was born on the western slope of Colorado. In his high school career, Cody was nominated and awarded the Amazing Youth Leadership Award by the HRC for establishing one of the first Gay Straight Alliances which then inspired the creation of several other GSAs on the western slope. Cody’s interest in environmentalism stemmed from that experience as well. Cody now resides in Oregon with his partner and beloved animals. He enjoys hiking, camping, running, climbing, watching movies, writing, reading, walking his dog, driving to the ocean, and hanging out with his friends when possible.
Micro lofts and tiny homes have become more and more popular as time goes by. Since finding an affordable place to live can seem tedious, downsizing might actually be a better idea. Luckily, there are some unique places that are being converted into livable spaces. The Arcade, for example, is the oldest mall in America. […]
This year has put a lot of spotlight on retail and food service workers. As they are claimed to be “essential” a lot of them are underpaid and overworked. As a lot of people find themselves needing 2nd and sometimes even a 3rd job to make ends meet. With the pandemic still on the rise, […]
There are moments in nature where the unexpected happens, and if you didn’t see it, you wouldn’t believe it, especially when it comes to the ocean, one of the most mysterious and ominous things in the world. Some of the most stunning pictures have been taken on the ocean. Being a photographer means that you […]
Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of complicated emotions. Especially if you’re a teenager still looking for a connection. When you’re the one that has to watch all of your friends get gifts and sweets while you get nothing. This can have an emotional toll on you whether you realize it or not. However, this […]
Crystals and minerals are some of the loveliest gifts that nature has to offer. You are considered lucky if you are able to find any yourself. If you’ve ever gone crystal hunting, you probably already know how rare it is to find an intact geode. Not to mention finding a fully formed heart shaped amethyst […]
The world is full of fascinating facts, some well-known, others hidden in plain sight. Have you ever wondered why we shouldn’t interrupt conversations to move out of the way, or why the “Happy Birthday” song was under copyright? Perhaps you’re curious about the difference between a font and a typeface, or maybe you never knew […]
A house can be an extension of an individual’s personality. Many like to plant raised garden beds and have luxurious lawn furniture. Some people decorate their homes to stand out among other houses in the neighborhood. However, some people like to go the extra mile to give their home some personality. Just like this man […]
A TikTok video asked a pretty simple question to the public recently and it has the internet stirring. The question was “if there were no men on earth for 24 hours, what would you do?” Women of the internet did not hesitate to respond to this question. To many, the answers weren’t that surprising more […]
The traditional way of getting married has always been with a ring. Getting down on one knee and then proposing your lifelong bond together. However, this tradition has some competition from a new form of jewelry. The more modernized way of proposing to someone is getting engagement piercings. There’s now a way for you to […]
If you work a desk job then you might whole-heartedly agree about nap desks. Most people who work at a desk will often find themselves becoming fatigued early on in their workdays. Due to long hours at a computer and consistently needing to meet deadlines no matter how late you stay up. These are but […]
There’s an ongoing debate with people about how hygienic it is to wear the same underpants as yesterday. Quite a few individuals feel that this is a harmless act. However, there are others that disagree entirely and claim you need to change your underwear everyday. Although, for some people it’s just not worth the extra […]
Traveling can be a fun experience and doesn’t have to be a challenge. However, to some, the challenge is what makes traveling fun. Especially when you’re smuggling something illegal using a fake baby bump. That’s exactly what this woman from Argentina did when she was caught carrying 15 solid bricks of marijuana. 9 pounds of […]
