Freelance Writer
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.
The English language is ever-evolving. Words or sayings have shifted in meaning as time passes, so quickly, in fact, that it can lead to intergenerational tensions. Distinguishing when someone is respectful or rude is very important to us. However, we can get into trouble when people’s beliefs about what is or is not polite differ....
If you’re seated reading this, I’m sure many of you are sitting cross-legged. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cross-legged chair? Cross-legged is the default posture of millions of people. It just feels so relaxed and much better to sit and tuck your legs under each other, only that you are likely to experience...
The love that we feel for our family is strong. So much so that sometimes we want to share the memories we make with them on social media. When this grandma posted a picture of her daughter’s newborn on social media, she felt it to be harmless. Instead, she is in big trouble with her...
Receiving a lot of money at any given point in time may make one lose their head. We have often heard of reports where families that receive a lottery end up on a spending spree- and then lose it all. And if we’re to focus on it- we would realize that more often than not,...
This means I still have a little hope of finding Butterspoon, the sweet tabby cat I lost in my grandmother’s house when I was 10. Well, I’d better not get my hopes up, because tortoises are unique animals with one of the longest lifespans among living creatures and can live up to 150 years. This is...
If you own a tiny home or have a lot of space on your property, you might want to dive into this new trend. Just recently, tiny homes and ‘we sheds’ have been gaining a lot of popularity. This concept is designed for people who don’t mind small spaces. Of course, we’ve seen a lot...
Every kid has to go through the smelly phase of their life. We all know just how self-conscious we are at that age about our appearance let alone smells. However, it’s even worse when someone draws attention to it. LA member of the Mama’s Uncut Facebook Community reported that her son was sent home with...
Being a single parent isn’t easy. For whatever reason, your spouse has parted ways, and now you are on your own as a parent. You will always want what’s best for your kids, but having support from others can go a long way. This single dad posted on Reddit comparing what his everyday life is...
Children have some of the most interesting experiences at very young ages. When you’re a parent and your kid has an imaginary friend, you don’t think too much of it. A lot of kids have make-believe pals that they talk to every now and then. It’s just their creative little minds finding ways to entertain...
Whenever you go to a restaurant with your family, you don’t have a ton of expectations. You’re just going to get something to eat, hang out, and try to enjoy yourselves. Being a parent can have unexpected twists and turns. On top of that, life has an odd way of giving you adversity in the...