Breakfast With Barry Lee

In the ongoing series 'TV commercials you don't want to see while you're eating dinner', Barry adds a nasal irrigation device to the list.

Also on this episode, Barry sings new lyrics to songs from the 60's and 70's to accommodate senior citizens, plus news about the 'African American Heritage Trolley Tour' of Winchester.

For this bitter cold week, Barry interviews Mike Perry who cuts, splits and delivers firewood for CCAP to those in need. Mike and Bill Huehn are the Iron Men of the Wood Lot for their 13 year streak of delivering comfort.

Barry also gets into a stretch of "how cold is it" observances. "It's so cold ... "

After the snow on Saturday, 1/6, Barry shares some observations about the predictions, the snacks and meals we planned on, and childhood reflections on those radio school announcements.

On this first podcast of 2024, Barry interviews Tootie Rinker, about a brand new non profit, 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace'. This organization is lining up volunteers to build beds for local kids that have no bed of their own to sleep in.

Barry closes the show with his Uncle Harlan's resolution for 2024 ...

This Christmas week program features Robin Ramsey, the Executive Director of the F.R.E.E. Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. FREE provides gently used rehab equipment to those in need and Robin discusses how the Chain of Checks grant money will be used.

Barry shares a memory of a past Christmas and the surprise gift from his son that made him cry.

On this episode Barry highlights two more nonprofits that have applied for Chain of Checks grants. He interviews Juli Ferrell with Timber Ridge School and Jenny Callis of the Highland Food Pantry.

There's also a sweet, true Christmas story to share as well as welcoming the Winter Solstice and Festivus (for the rest of us).

On this episode Barry welcomes two guests:

Dr. Bryce Hayes, Artistic Director with Winchester Musica Viva invites listeners to a story-telling concert of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".

The Godfrey Miller Center is one of the recipients of a Chain of Checks grant and the Executive Director, Jason Gottschalk explains the 'Congregate Affordable Meal Program'.

Barry also shares the childhood, magical mystery of Christmas catalogs.

Joining Barry this week on the show are Lois Hofmann (Conductor) and David Worthington (President) of the Clarke County Community Band. The Band's annual Christmas Concerts will benefit the Chain of Checks campaign for local charities.

Also on this episode, Barry observes National Sock Day, Christmas Card Day and a scientific story about reversing the aging process in round worms!

This week, Barry chats with two guests: Jeffrey Alban, Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers invites listeners to three Christmas concerts entitled "On Christmas Night" (www.blueridgesingers.org)

Frances McDonald with the Winchester Medical Center Auxiliary shares how we can remember or honor someone through the Auxiliary's "Lights of Love" (www.valleyhealthlink.com ... Winchester Medical Center and then Lights of Love).

Barry also reflects on last week's Thanksgiving dinner and his sentimental connection to an old, 'tired' family table.

On this episode, Barry celebrates his 500th podcast with a variety of guests! Ashley Ferguson and Jeremy Sanders with Frederick County Parks and Recreation invite all to the 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland' lights extravaganza in Clearbrook Park. (www.FCPRD.NET)

Jason Brown with Winchester Parks and Rec talks about the Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting and Breakfast With Santa. (www.winchesterva.gov/parks)

Also included, turkey talk and smashing potatoes Barry-style.