Breakfast With Barry Lee

Barry's 'Podcast Planner' celebrates the birthday of the United States Army and the adoption of the American flag, two years apart.  Which came first?

Barry's guest on today's episode is Belinda Pugh with the James Wood High School Class of 1967 Reunion planning committee.

Barry's special guests on today's podcast are Mike Faison, Winchester Area NAACP President, and Andy Gyurisin, Community Coordinator Chair with the Winchester Area NAACP.  The topic is the local celebration of Juneteenth at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley on Sunday, June 19th beginning at noon....Free admission, interactive exhibits, the Souled Out Band, food trucks and vendors! 

On this episode Barry shares a special moment he had when his adult son and daughter stopped by on a weekday and set up the croquet set ... the memories ... and the competition all came back.

It's National Name Your Poison Day and Best Friends Day...I think it's your round ...

In addition to World Caring and Chocolate Ice Cream Day, it's also VCR Day.  Barry reflects on how it was a marvel of technology in it's time, and how special it was to watch those Disney Classics with his kids (yes, he still cries during the song where Todd is being taken out to the forest, wah, wah, wah).    

On today's podcast Barry observes D-Day, and salutes the invention of yo-yos and the drive-in movie.  His special guest is Gwen Carter who is the president of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Civitan Club, that serves the intellectually and developmentally disabled in the community.

Barry's guest on the podcast today is Chris Walker, President of the ?Winchester Chapter of the Federation of the Blind.  Chris talks about the mission and services available to the blind and visually impaired in the Winchester community, and two scholarships and a memorial fund that can be applied for. 

On today's episode Barry celebrates Bubba Day and Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, then shares what he discovered inside his humane mousetrap.

It's National Running Day and Barry reveals something personal that he does while running (lumbering).  He also shares a heartwarming story from his files for a 'What Are The Odds Wednesday'.

It's National Smile Day and Barry's guest will elicit smiles with his stories of working behind the scenes with reality TV shows.  Parson Brown grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and now lives in Los Angeles, and his journey began with a camera in high school. 

On this Memorial Day Monday Barry reminds his listeners to 'remember' those that sacrificed their lives, and to fly their flag.  And it's time for Winchester Royals Baseball, and Barry's guest is Joe Harmon to talk about home-game free admission and the renovation of Bridgeforth Stadium.  

On this episode, Barry interviews faithful podcast listener Rodny Concepcion to see how he is adjusting to life in Columbia, South Carolina.  It's also National Road Trip Day and we seek the answer to what 63% of Americans consider the most crucial thing to be for a 'successful' road trip.

After skipping two years due to COVID, Stephens City celebrates it's history with the Newtown Heritage Festival this Friday and Saturday!  Barry's guest with all the fun details is Tootie Rinker, the Festival President. 

Barry continues to observe Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation with Dominick Halse, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter.  Dominick shares the variety of support groups and services that are available at no charge.

Today is Brother's Day and Barry reflects on a lesson he learned from his big brother in the midst of a badminton game with a neighbor.  It's also Aviation Maintenance Technician Day and Barry salutes his dad's 40 years with Eastern Airlines, working under company Presidents Eddie Rickenbacker and Frank Borman. 

Barry's guest on this episode is the founder of Blue Ridge Hospice, Helen Zebarth who reflects on 40 loving years of 'end of life' care. 

On National Rescue Dog Day Barry's special guest on the podcast is Patti Stinson with 'A Forever Home Rescue Foundation'.                      On the Brain Buster:  45% of pet owners say this is taking your love for your pet too far.  What is it?  

With today being 'May Ray Day', Barry shares the magic of absorbing his daily dose of Vitamin D while perched in his favorite, tattered lawn chair. 

Today is 'Visit Your Relatives Day' and 'No Dirty Dishes Day'.  As the family's primary dishwasher, Barry shares the joys and tribulations of washing dishes by hand.

On the calendar it's 'Graduation Tassel Day' and that triggered some thoughts that Barry shared as a commencement speaker at James Wood High School many years ago.  The topic was how little time it takes to make a difference in this world ... like moving a turtle out of the roadway (always in the direction it was headed).

Barry's guest on this episode is Cynthia Schneider, CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber.  Topics cover the upcoming Employer Expo hiring event and this summer's 'Corporate Challenge'. 

In addition to Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, it's also Nylon Stockings Day and National Chocolate Chip Day.  Barry shares his habit of eating the chips right out of the bag ... and getting caught.

It's Dance Like A Chicken Day, Dog Mom's Day and Minature Golf Day.  Barry reflects on just how competitive people get with a friendly game of putt-putt, and celebrates the special bond between women and their dogs. 

May is 'Mental Health Awareness Month' and Barry's guest is Brandan Thomas, Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission.  Brandan talks about the high percentage of his homeless residents at the shelter that suffer from a mental illness and 'where we go from here' as a community and nation.