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On this Easter podcast, Barry shares some of the history behind the traditions, like hiding eggs. He goes on to reveal the unique egg-hunt tradition his family has enjoyed since the 1940's.
With Passover underway, Ramadan in progress and Easter Sunday on the way, the uniqueness of all three occurring together is celebrated. Barry's good broadcast friend Beverly joins him to share a childhood memory of when her Dad took her to see the Easter Bunny at a shopping center. What was it that the Bunny said to her Dad when he took him aside? She found out years later ...
In addition to observing Good Friday, it's also Take A Wild Guess Day (just in time for filing taxes). Speaking of taxes ... Barry explains why the deadline to file was moved to Monday the 18th. On the Brain-Buster: When it comes to breaking up, relationship experts say that you should wait 3 months before doing this ... doing what?
On National Gardening Day, Barry reflects on his very first garden and the lesson he learned on the importance of weeds.
It's 'National Scrabble Day' and on this episode Barry shares a personal story about how a Scrabble game helped him find the words to tell his mom something difficult to say.
Barry's guest on this episode is Nancy Silva, the new Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Nancy announces the opening of the application process for Chain of Checks grants.
On National Pet Day, Barry recites the poem from Lorna Olitch entitled, "So God Made A Dog". It's also '8-Track Tape Day' and oh what fun to relive the sound of two tracks playing at the same time.
On this episode it's a 'salute to our siblings', plus, a list from Reader's Digest with excuses on why people don't go to church.
Today is 'Cherish An Antique Day' and Barry's guest is Carl Bernhards of Shenandoah Valley Auctions. Carl shares a story about an item he bought at the Rt. 11 Yard Crawl that ended up getting appraised at the Antiques Roadshow.
Barry and his dog Maggie enjoy their weekly garbage and recycling run to the Middletown convenience site where Phil always has a kind word and a dog biscuit ready. On this episode, Barry has a quick chat with Phil, as well as his Aunt Georgia who turns 99 today.
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