Making a Difference: LEARN MORE, TAKE ACTION
The Front Porch AF Goal
One of the goals of Front Porch AF is to share ways we can make a positive difference in our world. We may all have different opinions and beliefs and ways of doings things, but one thing we can agree on is that we are all in this together. The links we share here are just the beginning. If you have ideas about how a simple action can help make our world a better place, even if it's only one small corner of that world, let us know! Please use the form on the Contact page to hit us up.
Ep. 42 (2.18) KELLY STAGG — Dementia Care
Ep. 41 (2.17) BETSY PHILLIPS — 'Dynamite Nashville'
Ep. 40 (2.16) CRAIG HAVIGHURST — 'Musicality for Modern Humans'
RESOURCES
- WMOT 89.5 FM
- Nashville Jazz Workshop
- International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)
- Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA)
- World Central Kitchen
- Eagles on Big Bear Lake
Listen to the Spotify playlist for 'Musicality for Modern Humans' HERE
Ep. 39 (2.15) AFTYN BEHN — Tennessee State Representative — Democrat: Blue Dot in a Sea of Red
Ep. 38 (2.14) Sex Therapist Dr. Emma Smith: When the Birds & the Bees Need a Little Help
RESOURCES
- Dr. Smith's website SOLILOQUE
- Dr. Smith's podcast THE INTIMATE PHILOSOPHER
- NASHVILLE SEX THERAPISTS
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SEXUALITY EDUCATORS, COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
Ep. 37 (2.13) Death Doula Bre Clark: When It Really Is "Last Call" -- RESOURCES
● National End of Life Doula Alliance —directory of doulas, membership/proficiency organization
● Larkspur Conservation—Conservation (natural) burial in Middle TN
● National Home Funeral Alliance Information about home funerals and the movement
● Senior Planet / AARP—virtual opportunities to learn and connect: tech classes, discussion groups, and Solo Aging discussion groups
Ep. 35 (2.11) Tennessee Democrats with Rachel Campbell, TNDP Chair
Ep. 34 (2.10) Demystifying Hospice with Chaplain Khette Cox
Ep. 31 (2.7) Jann Seymour: Hands On Nashville
National: FIVE CALLS
5 CALLS makes advocacy accessible by making it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard. They research issues, write scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position, figure out the most influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices. All you have to do is call. 5calls.org
Tennessee: TENNESSEE EQUALITY PROJECT
The TEP works for the equality of LGBTQ people in Tennessee. When you sign up, you will get an email with campaigns to take action on bills moving through the legislature that week. They provide a quick-fill-in form and make sure the message get sto *your* state representatives and senators. Easy peasy. TNEP.org