Breakfast With Barry Lee

Barry's special guest on this episode is the Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission, Brandan Thomas.  Brandan will be pulling an 'all-nighter' on Wednesday, 10/26 as he raises funds and holds 'conversations from a bench' about homelessness in our community.

It's all about leaving the leaves ... at least some of them, on today's podcast.  Barry shares the science behind not raking or blowing your yard bare.  Also ... he comes to terms with the fact that he only has 'X' number of years left to rake ... 

Barry shares his love for trees with a story of how he rescued a little cedar seedling growing up in the middle of the road ... and how they 'reunited' 4 years later.  

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Sandra Webster with the newly formed non-profit organization, 'Family Promise Northern Shenandoah Valley'.  The mission of Family Promise is to assist families with children in Winchester and Frederick County who are experiencing homelessness. 

In addition to National Boss's Day and Mulligan Day, Barry presents another thrilling edition of "Oh Crap!" ... non life-threatening moments of impending doom or disaster. 

Barry tells the story of how he and a falling leaf bonded on a recent run, and why he keeps it on his desk.

Barry's guest on this episode is Jim Racey who operates 'Jim's Weather Station' (weatherwinchester.com) out of his studio in Stephens City, with uploads of current conditions every 30 minutes.  

Pumpkins are front and center on today's podcast as Barry celebrates the new North American record holder for 'largest pumpkin' and then offers natural tips on preserving personal pumpkins as opposed to some toxic solutions floating around on the internet.

Barry makes the difficult decision to confess his hoarding tendencies when it comes to the extra paper napkins the waitress sets down on your table at a restaurant.  It's recycling ... and they make great handkerchiefs....they were just going to be thrown away, right?

On the podcast today, celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day, World Mental Health Day and an update on Saturday's 'Out of the Darkness' Walk, and it's Chain of Checks golf day. 

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Richard Kennedy with the Nonprofit Alliance of the Northern Shenandoah Valley.  They'll be discussing the October 18th Nonprofit Symposium to enable nonprofits to re-connect, re-engage and re-invent for greater good in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. 

It's back!  The 47th Annual Apple Butter Festival is this Saturday and Sunday (10/8 and 10/9) in beautiful Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.  Barry's guest is Jules Happy Rone who talks about the making of apple butter in big copper kettles right in the middle of the street.  Plus, there is a parade, games, a hog calling contest, fine arts and crafts, great bands and food, a beer garden and West Vi...

Today is 'Do Something Nice Day' and on the podcast Barry shares how a co-worker eased the pain of losing his father with a simple gift that he found on his desk when he returned from bereavement leave. 

How appropriate that National Taco Day falls on a Tuesday ... Taco Tuesday!  It's also Vodka Day and Barry's main topic is how we squint and deny that our vision is changing, before we begin to accumulate a lovely assortment of cheap reading glasses.  

On this podcast Barry reflects on our hair, including how many we lose on average in a day.  Plus, being October, it's officially Pumpkin Spice season, and by the way, what name did you give your car?

On this episode, Barry celebrates National Chewing Gum Day and Mudpack Day.  Speaking of the face, he talks about how wearing a COVID mask covers our imperfections and shares a story from his youth about a stray lug nut that found his face at a stock car race. 

On this episode Barry pays tribute to the family's 14 year old cat Sydney, and shares some fun stories about what made her unique ... like her love of vacuum cleaners and power tools.

It's National Drink Beer Day and Barry shares some malty history about the world's favorite adult beverage.  Plus, he toasts NASA on it's test Monday night to nudge an asteroid off course 7 million miles away.

In addition to National Forgiveness Day and Corned Beef Hash Day, on today's "Brain Buster" Barry's question is:  Doing this 6 times in a  row can make you look 'clingy' ... 

In addition to National Family Day and Pancake Day, Barry confesses the embarrassment of 'losing' your car in a parking lot, and trying not to look like you're lost.

49 films and 12 guest filmmakers for Q and A:  It's the Winchester Film Club's 15th "Lost Weekend" Film Festival and the founder, Andy Gyurisin is Barry's guest on the podcast.

On this first day of Autumn, Barry welcomes local author William F. Gray to the podcast to discuss his new psychological thriller, "The Man Behind The Door".   The mystery is full of suspense, heartache and twists and is inspired by the struggles of William's father.   

We all agree that spaghetti, chili, lasagna and soup taste better the next day, right?  What about foods that taste better stale?  Barry wants to chat with you about this ... 

In addition to observing National String Cheese Day and Pepperoni Pizza Day, Barry reflects on who it was that picked up that piece of paper that was dropped by a bishop and landed near the Queen's coffin at her funeral. 

Barry's guests are Shannon Atkinson Ganoe and Melinda Topham who share information about the 'Community Connect And Serve' event on September 29th.  Non-profit organizations, volunteers and faith-based organizations will be able to connect under one roof to share resources and collaborate on how to better serve those in need in our community.