Well, Kelli almost didn't make it for this episode—her flight to Nashville was diverted (in the middle of a tornado!) to St. Louis, where she had to rent a car to make it back—just in time to welcome our special guest for this episode: Laurie Green, founder of SAFPAW (Southern Alliance for People and Animal Welfare), a nonprofit that helps the homeless community face the daily challenges of living in poverty with their pets.
Laurie reports on the challenges faced by the thousands of unhoused in Nashville. She and SAFPAW help feed and provide assistance to those struggling with housing and income crises. On her visits, she is known not only as the "Dog Lady" but also as the "Food Lady" because some days, as her story of one little boy reminds us, she provides her clients the only meal they will have.
But we also find out ways we can help. And that's the good news.
In other porch action, Sgt. Sue of The Grammar Police explains why a prepositional phrase can have more impact that a possessive. You'll just have to tune in to find out more about this burning issue. And all the other usual folderol. Please grab a drink and sit down with us for a visit.
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