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.
Snow can definitely make your mornings a little more annoying since you have to shovel it out of the way almost everyday. You may be thinking that a snow shovel is the best way to get snow off your property. However, there’s actually more than one way to clear your driveway from piles of snow. […]
If you are looking for something to challenge your mathematical thinking skills, then look no further. This math puzzle will make you scratch your head before figuring out the answer. However, the real challenge is whether or not you can solve it without using a calculator. Without a calculator, solving this problem helps sharpen your […]
It’s important for us to take the time to truly realize all of the things we already have. Especially since the year of 2020 is almost over and we are ready to begin again. Even through all of the adversity and pain, there are still a lot of things that one can be grateful for. […]
When you’re young and nervous it can take a lot of courage to want to perform in front of others. Especially something such as dancing, even more so, tap dancing. Tap dancing requires a lot of coordination and skill to perform it expertly. For Maeve, who had nobody to dance with, was faced with a […]
When it comes to having the perfect family, there are a lot of things that can go into making one. Especially if you’re a family looking to adopt children. The process of adoption is not exactly an easy thing. This goes for both potential parents and for the kids. Obviously you want to make sure […]
It’s never too late to embrace your true self. No one embodies that more than when this grandfather comes out as gay. After living in secrecy for 90 years, Kenneth Felts was ready to be his authentic self. Grandfather Comes Out as Gay At 90 Years Old At the age of 90, Kenneth, who lives […]
Intricate riddles, puzzles, brainteasers, and other games that challenge your critical thinking skills are more helpful than you think. Games that are meant to make you think outside of the box help keep you stimulated and are actually good for brain health. Just by doing simple quizzes on yourself, your brain reinforces connections between brain cells. This […]
If you’ve seen Gerard Butler’s movies, then you probably already know just how good of an actor he is. Most celebrities celebrate their birthdays with lavish events and parties. However, Butler decided to celebrate his in a way that would be beneficial to the environment. While he’s typically not one to make a big deal […]
The holidays can be the source of all of our joy as well as all of our dread. For moms, they have the unfortunate reality of having both. Although it’s extremely rewarding to see your family light up on Christmas, sometimes mom’s feel like an afterthought. Even after preparing for a big holiday feast, endless […]