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.
A little-known substance associated with decreased fertility, altered fetal development, and delayed puberty is present in popular oat-based meals like Cheerios and Quaker Oats, and it is being consumed by four out of five Americans. In research released in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, the Environmental Working Group discovered that an astounding...
Cleaning your house can be a tedious chore. Often, people tend to forget that it’s not just the floors and tables that need cleaning. Over the course of time, certain areas of the house can begin to smell a little funky. This list provides 15 ways for you to lighten the smells and overall mood...
When was the last time you just cried your eyes out? A month ago? A week ago? Maybe you’re drying your eyes from your last good cry as you read this. It’s okay to feel vulnerable after you shed a few tears, but you have nothing to apologize for. In fact, people crying is not...
You both stand on two opposite ends of the earth. Time slows, and you look off into the distance, wishing that you can be with the one you love. Nostalgia and longing fill you. Email, phone calls, and even Facetime, cannot compare to the feeling of being together. The glossy ring you wear is a...
When I was a kid, math was always my least favorite subject. I found it difficult to grasp how things worked and it became frustrating. So of course I got excited when I found out that Alycia Zimmerman, a 3rd-grade teacher from New York, created a way to use LEGO math to teach students. By...
You might have a favorite influencer or YouTuber you follow on social media (it’s ok, you can admit it). Some can be inspirational, silly, mean, or just downright moronic just to get likes. This YouTuber may fall into the latter category as he managed to lodge his head inside a microwave. Not only getting it...
Medical technology has come a very long way in terms of skin grafts and transplants. These kinds of medical procedures involve painstakingly long hours to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. It takes patience, effort, skill, and multiple doctors and nurses. Transplants and skin grafts are life changing procedures, especially for burn victims....
