B and I had the best time celebrating his birthday recently at Peninsula Nashville.
As always, Chef Jake Howell didn’t disappoint - and each dish was a culinary delight! It was great to see general manager Yuriko Say, and the bar under Craig Schoen produced a wonderful birthday cocktail. 🍹
With everything going on in the world, our minds need a break now more than ever.
Do something brainless today, and I hope you have a relaxing weekend. ❤️
Get out of the house, meet with likeminded people, and write letters to your representatives this Sunday at Sid Gold’s!
Thank you to Jude Mason for letting know about this awesome event. I love to see it! ❤️
Read “The Tennessee Legislature gets up in your spiritual business - Losing my religion and everyone else’s” by Bruce Barry
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Congratulations to my good friend Lori Tansey on her novel, The CEO Below. Swipe to read about it!
To grab your copy, visit the link below.📚
https://tinyurl.com/7dd48c87
Some good news going into the weekend. 🌱❤️
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Update on my Swedish Ivy from President Obama’s office 🌱❤️🩹
If you’d like to connect with likeminded folks and join in on spreading hope, join my Clippings of Hope Community!
The start of Ramadan began last night. To all who observe this holy month, I wish peace to your heart and blessings to your lives.
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Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Horse bring motion, independence, courage and freedom to all of us. 🌕🎊
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Tomorrow is World Radio Day 📻 so I wanted to tell y’all about my new favorite radio show!
Check out Rebellion Radio every Saturday from 12 AM TO 12 AM, and leave them a message any time.
US Congressman, Rep. John Lewis, is a towering reminder of Nashville’s history in the non-violent resistance movement. At a time with resistance is imperative, he reminds us of the way forward. Meeting him was the honor of a lifetime. ❤️
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Black History is Nashville history. Here are some ways to celebrate this month. ❤️
Thank you to City Cast Nashville for putting together this incredible list! You can check out their full guide on their website.
It’s been over a week since Winter Storm Fern hit Nashville, and many of our neighbors are still without power.
It’s going to take all of us for our city to recover from this storm. Thank you to Nashville Banner for this wonderful list of ways we can help each other. ❤️
Nashville has been hit really hard this week with Winter Storm Fern. My family is lucky - although we don’t have power yet, we’ve had a warm place to stay. So many in Nashville don’t. Please check in all your friends and family. Let’s keep hope and our loved ones alive. 🌱❤️
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As remember Lilly Ledbetter today, we honor the lesson illustrated by her life and accomplishments: we can make a difference in this world, so long as we never give up.
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Yesterday my friends at Record Bin Radio launched a new morning show: Rebellion Radio. Tune in each weekday from 7-9 AM (PT) for two hours of protest songs, information, and community.
This Friday in support of the nationwide strike, they’re opening the live stream to everyone from 7-7.
Today let us remember the over 11 million people who ultimately died at the hands of a fascist state. “Never again,” was the call that came after. However, those who forget the past or who chose to deny it - are doomed to repeat it. “Never again” must continue to be our cry. “Never again.”
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Heartbroken for Alex Pretti and his family. Heartbroken for all the victims of ICE violence. Heartbroken for our country. 💔
25.01.2026 23:12 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I hope he’s better soon. Sweet pup. Sending lots of love.
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I’m so honored to have been invited to talk with these ladies at Women of Worth (WOW). We discussed my memoir, leading to great conversations on recovery, self-forgiveness, and hope.
You can learn more about WOW, volunteer, or donate at wowtransition.org ❤️
Thank you to Nashville Banner for this helpful guide to navigating our upcoming snowstorm.
You can read the full guide, including information on schools, the airport, and more at nashvillebanner.com ❄️
Mini travel vlog ✈️🌱
Between the Chicago premier of You Got Gold & our Clippings of Hope Meetup, my quick trip to Chicago last week was just what I needed. ❤️
Join my FB group here https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17kuJwUxLk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Today we honor not only Dr. Martin Luther King, but the Civil Rights Movement.
May we move with love, and may America find its moral compass to once again embrace the greatest force in the universe.
I had the best time meeting up with Clippings of Hope Community members in Chicago. Thank you everyone for coming out!
And thank you to Terrie and her OG book club and the new book club - for inviting me to discuss It’s What You Do Next. ❤️
Hope continues to spread 🌱
If you read my book and left a review in 2025, thank you. If you’ve read my book and haven’t left a review, please do. ❤️
Get your copy of It’s What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor, at meganbarry.com 📚
I was so honored to be invited by Emily to her amazing book club. We had such fun discussing the book. Thank you!
Got a bookclub? Want me to join you? Reach out. ❤️
It’s a new year, so I thought I’d re-introduce myself. ❤️
You can get my book, It’s What You Do Next: the Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor, at meganbarry.com 📚
House Passes Doomed Bill to Restore Health Subsidies www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Could we actually have some glimmers of hope that congress will start showing up for their constituents?
So happy to spend time with Rosemary and to give her a cutting of hope.
Finding ways to spread love and light and joy in 2026 where we can. ❌⭕️♥️
After 34 years at Vanderbilt University, my wonderful husband has officially retired! Congratulations Bruce! ❤️
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