Inspired many years ago to write poetry after a brief career in songwriting in Nashville, Barry became interested in his geneology studying the styles in writing of his ancestors Sidney Clopton Lanier and Thomas Lanier(Tennessee Williams). Thomas Lanier engaged in writing over 350 poems before he became discouraged moving to Louisiana and changing his name and ultimately his writing style. In writing over the last decade, Barry has compiled his first version of his life's experience in a collection called a "Slice of Life". When asked about his ambition in writing, Barry comments," I have no special ambition other than giving back a portion of that freely given to me."

American Society of Hospital Pharmacist
American Society of Consultant Pharmacist
Rho Chi Honor Society
Sigma Chi Fraternity
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