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The Story Behind the Click: “Red Dog”
Before living in Cody, I often spent a week or two in West Yellowstone before it became crowded. On an early morning drive to the Old Faithful area, I came upon a large group of ...
Craving Room to Breathe? Here’s Why Space Matters More Than You Think
We all know what it feels like when a trusted friend holds space for us - allowing us to be who we are, work through whatever we need to, and who doesn't judge. They are ...
The Story Behind “Crabapple Spring”
Throughout my life, friends and family have sometimes been confused by some of the photos I take. What prompts me to pick up the camera to capture a moment? The image, "Crabapple Spring," was taken ...
Calling all artists! All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.
It’s time to enter Cody Country Art League’s 60th Annual Community Art Show. Wednesday, May 14th is the entry deadline. Show opens May 21st. Artists do not need to be members of CCAL to enter ...
The Story Behind the Artwork: FrostKeeper
It was several degrees below zero on this particular morning, with a thick layer of hoarfrost on everything. Seeing this through the window, I bundled up like the kid on "A Christmas Story," grabbed my ...
CCPA Presents Pirouettes & Pixie Dust, their 41st Annual Spring Recital
CODY, WY (April 3, 2025)— Prepare to be enchanted! The Cody Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) proudly presents its 41st annual recital, "Pirouettes & Pixie Dust," a two-night celebration of dance, on May 1st ...
Struggling to Solve Your Particular Breastfeeding Difficulty?
CASE SCENARIO: A mom presents three months postpartum with a history of an emergency C-Section at 33 weeks pregnant with twins because one of twins had severe restricted growth (he was 2lbs less in weight ...
The Truth about Insurance and Lactation Care
Most of the time breastfeeding does not come naturally, especially for first time moms. When breastfeeding difficulties exist, mothers can experience stress/anxiety/depression. Babies often have weight loss or poor weight gains. Sometimes formula supplementation is ...
The Story Behind “Mutual Grooming”
This photo came from a needed break from the busyness of life. We're so lucky to have so much wildlife and beautiful scenery in our backyard. On this evening, I headed out to McCullough Peaks ...
The Story Behind “Tranquility”
It was a beautiful October weekend. I had gone out on Saturday, and realized there were places I wanted to go earlier in the morning, so I got up early the next morning and took ...
The Story Behind “Together”
January 1, 2025 was a very chilly day to spend outside on a long wagon ride, but ride we did. Riding along in a buckboard wagon, gives you a really good idea of what the ...
Nourishing Moms and Babies Through Expert Lactation Care
The only dedicated breastfeeding clinic in the Bighorn Basin staffed by a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 23yrs experience and dual certifications as a lactation consultant and counselor offering home visits, in-office appointments, and ...
