Breakfast With Barry Lee

Barry's special guest on today's episode is Dr. Kimberly Blosser, President of the Laurel Ridge Community College.  Topics include the college's new name and the large selection of courses, certifications and career paths that are available at the three campuses.

On National Lazy Day and S'mores Day, Barry combines the two by way of his microwave oven.  Also on the podcast, lazy observations on life in general and on the Brain Buster, 'What does the average person produce 14 pounds of in their lifetime?'

Today is Book Lovers Day and Barry shares how the 'Little House On The Prairie' books may have planted a seed in his dream to live in a house of logs.  That dream came true by accident ... or was it? 

It's National Frozen Custard Day and Sleep Under The Stars Night, both of which create lifelong, childhood memories.  On this episode Barry invites his listeners to become kids again.  

It's everything (almost) you wanted to know  about briefs, boxers and unmentionables ... it's National Underwear Day! Today's podcast is filled with underwear trivia and humor.

It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (with an IPA Day chaser) and Barry shares the latest research on eating raw 'ready to bake' cookie dough:  We're not going to die!

In addition to today being 'Grab Some Nuts Day' and 'Watermelon Day', Barry goes public with three embarrassing signs that he is not aging as well as he thought.

On this episode, Cindy Willingham shares with Barry how a school supply drive is getting started to make sure that the children in Clarke County start the school year with everything they need to be successful.

On this episode Barry shares his story of finding a Black Swallowtail Butterfly in his garden that only had one wing, and how he is making her final days safe and comfortable. It's also the one year anniversary of The Breakfast With Barry Lee Podcast.   

Barry's guest on the podcast is Emily Marlow Beck, President of the Marlow Automotive Group which is celebrating 75 years in business with 75 acts of community kindness!

While sipping my morning coffee on the porch and pondering the blessings in my life, I got to wondering how I became the 'go-to' guy to clean up vomit deposits created by our pets.  Join me on the journey ...

On this episode, two tales of helping others and volunteerism.  First, the Housewives of Frederick County featuring Brieanna King-Kulik and her 9 year old son Preston.  The second story demonstrates how an act of kindness literally saved the author's life.

Barry's guest on today's episode is 'Charlie' the dog, and the two humans that interpret for him, Mike Wallace and Tammy Ryan.  Charlie is the star of some new children's books that focus on kindness and responsible pet ownership.

CCAP of Winchester has been helping neighbors in need for 48 years.  On this episode, Barry interviews the 'founding mother' of the organization and how it all began in 1974.

On National Hammock Day, Barry reflects on the feeling of levitating and loving life from sling of a hammock.  He also reports what his friend in England is going through with the record heat wave.  

Barry celebrates National Junk Food Day with some trivia (are Oreos black or brown?) and a unique story about a cookie thief.

Who sells the most grilled hot dogs in North America, and what message keeps showing up in Barry's family 'fortune cookies' since his kids were small?   It's National Hot Dog and Fortune Cookie Day on the podcast.

Barry shares the highlights of his 48th Family Reunion and how his cabin was turned into a cruise ship for a two day voyage.  Then there's the reunion in the late 70's where cousin Charlie climbed a tree ... well, you'll have to tune in to hear why relatives were running into the house to call the law.  

On today's episode, the origins and meanings behind some pretty common 'catch phrases'.

On this podcast Barry salutes the inventor of the 'weed-eater', George C. Ballas, Sr. and reflects on the years of trimming with hand-powered grass shears. 

No  pointing and no giggling ... today is National Nude Day.  It's also 'Mac and Cheese Day' as Barry celebrates one of America's favorite comfort foods. 

On this episode, singer-songwriter-poet-educator-friend Rich Follett shares a 'small world what are the odds' story with Barry.

It's Henry David Thoreau's birthday, and to celebrate let's simply simplify.  Barry shares his favorite passage from "Walden" that emphasizes taking the time to enjoy 'the bloom of the moment.'

With today being 'Cheer Up The Lonely Day' and 'All American Pet Photo Day' ... pass along that pet pic of your fur babies (or reptiles) to someone who needs a lift.   Barry shares a personal story from his teen years of how his family cheered up a neighbor whose son was in combat in Vietnam.

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Andrea Cosans, the Executive Director of CCAP (Congregational Community Action Project).  Andrea discusses the new community FREEDGE, taking care of those in need in our community, as well as renovations to their buildings and the upcoming Bike Event fundraiser.