Tim Phillips Show, 5/21/26

 Planning a road trip this summer? Seems some places are better at hanging the “welcome” sign than others, making you feel at home the second you arrive. A new report by World Atlas has named the “12 Most Welcoming Towns in the U.S."

The towns were chosen based on things like friendly locals, strong community spirit, and the kinds of events and traditions that bring people together.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Beaufort, South Carolina
Burlington, Vermont
Burton, Ohio
Downers Grove, Illinois
Angola, Indiana
Fredericksburg, Texas
Gig Harbor, Washington
Hamilton, New York
Jackson, Wyoming
Kewanee, Illinois

Throwback Thursday to 1979 REUNITED    PEACHES & HERB    

The original Peaches and Herb were Herbert "Herb" Feemster and Francine "Peaches" Barker (nicknamed thus as a child because of her prim demeanor). They had a Top 10 US single in 1967 with "Close Your Eyes." When Barker got married in 1970, Feemster left the music business and joined the police. He returned in 1975 with Linda Greene, who was recommended to him by the record producer Van McCoy. They retained the name Peaches & Herb and successfully recorded a disco-oriented million seller "Shake Your Groove Thing." The follow-up was the ballad "Reunited," the words about lovers getting back together again so touched Greene that she cried when she first heard the song

1979

Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident

China institutes the one-child per family rule

General Knowledge Quiz Game Trivial Pursuit Launched

Pink Floyd released "The Wall"

USSR Invades Afghanistan

Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister in the UK

Sony released the Walkman

ESPN launches on cable television.

The Snowboard was invented in the USA

Lord Mountbatten and three others were assassinated

63 Americans are taken hostage in the American Embassy in Tehran

We were buying:

Sony Walkman $200.00

Chess Challenger Computer Chess Game $199.49

Pachinko Pinball Machine $199.49   

Jox Trainers $14.99

Girls Denim Overalls $24.00

Atari Video Computer System $199.00

JVC VHS Video Recorder System $54.99

Men’s Blazer, Vest and Slacks sets $39.99

King Size Bean Bag Chair $19.99

Toyota Corola $3,698.00

Denim overalls

Tube tops

Blazer & Skirt sets

Sparkling belts

Beaded Handbags

Fliptop watches

Pleated vamp shoes for men

Velour V-necks

Star Trek action figures

Toy typewriters

Popular Films

Superman The Movie

Every Which Way But Loose

Rocky II

Alien

The Amityville Horror

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Moonraker

The Muppet Movie

The Deer Hunter

Kramer vs. Kramer

Popular TV

All My Children

Masterpiece Theatre

Old Grey Whistle Test

Are You Being Served? (UK)

Emmerdale Farm (UK)

M*A*S*H

The Price Is Right

The Waltons

Last of the Summer Wine (UK)

The Young and the Restless

Happy Days

Little House on the Prairie

Saturday Night Live

Charlie's Angels

Family Feud

Quincy, M.E.

The Muppet Show (UK)

The Love Boat

Three's Company

Dallas

Diff'rent Strokes

Mork and Mindy

Taxi

When do you think summer “really” starts? Many consider the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial kickoff to the season, even though it doesn’t actually begin until the summer solstice on June 21st. But a new survey finds the average American thinks the “real” start of summer is a whole month sooner, on May 21st.

A poll of 5-thousand adults across the U.S., evenly split by state, finds that the date on the calendar doesn’t make much difference, as 92% say they’re in “summer mode” long before the season starts.

Still, only two-thirds (67%) feel prepared for the warmer months ahead.
It seems to depend on where people live, as those living up north are ready to embrace the warm weather and go full “summer mode,” especially those in Maine (74%), South Dakota (73%) and New Hampshire (73%).
Residents of some warmer states may already be sick of the heat, as folks in California (61%), Arizona (62%) and New Mexico (63%) aren’t as excited about summer’s arrival.
Just over a third (37%) of all respondents admit they struggle to keep up with the season.
And about a quarter (24%) feel summer is the easiest season to fall out of healthy habits.
While 78% say they try to prioritize nutrition during the summer, only half of them actually follow through.
A good summer day takes up 54% of the average person’s energy, but they don’t always have that to give.
Nearly half (48%) say summer is their most energy-draining season, thanks to the heat (54%), working full-time (30%), meal prepping (15%) and travel (11%) leaving them running on empty.
Half of those polled say they’re bracing for a “fast-paced” summer and one in 10 want every day of the season to be booked up.
More than half (53%) want to “live their best life” this summer, while 47% just want to take it easy.⠀
Source: Talker

Tim's News You Can't Use 

The Journal Record says a Mercury Insurance study recently found 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. is the most dangerous time to drive. The study looked at crash data from many cities. Researchers found more crashes happen in that hour on weekdays than at any other time during the week. The report urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in the late afternoon.
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Guinness World Record for the world's largest bowl of guacamole. Chefs and farmers created a 14,991-pound bowl of guac. They beat the previous record of 10,961 lb that was set in 2022. 
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A researcher at MIT is helping to launch an at-home test for Lyme disease. The new test, called LymeAlert, allows people to quickly test ticks for the infection. It can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes. The goal, according to Erin Dawicki, is to provide peace of mind and early treatment options. A limited batch of the test kits will be available this summer.
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Samsung has officially launched the world’s first 6K monitor built specifically for hardcore video gamers. The brand-new 32-inch Odyssey G8 smashes past standard 4K screens to deliver an incredibly sharp, crystal-clear picture that gives players way more visual detail. It also features a special dual mode, meaning gamers can instantly switch from 6K visuals down to a lower resolution that pushes screen refresh speeds for faster performance. Expect a price tag of about $1600 if you're in the market for one of these serious gaming gadgets.
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 A tech company in Singapore just launched a massive, do-it-yourself humanoid robot kit called the “Here Be Dragons Edition” that lets tech fans build their own machine from scratch. Priced at $15,000, the kit comes completely unassembled with all the metal frames, motors, sensors, and wiring needed to put the robot together. Once it's assembled, this thing stands nearly 4 feet tall, weighs 77 pounds, and has arms strong enough to curl a 30-pound dumbbell. To make things easy to fix, the company designed the robot with cheap, 3D-printed parts and even set up an online chat room where engineers will help buyers troubleshoot their builds.
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One of America’s most iconic beers is officially heading into retirement, as Wisconsin Brewing Company prepares to brew the very last batch of Schlitz using the brand’s original 1948 recipe. The legendary Milwaukee beer, which once held the title of America’s largest brewer, has had a wild history dating back to 1849 before struggling against rivals like Miller and Pabst and eventually fading from popularity after a 2008 relaunch. The final 80-barrel batch will be brewed this weekend in Verona, Wisconsin, with fans able to pre-order bottles before they go on sale in late June. For longtime beer lovers, the farewell is hitting especially hard, with nostalgic memories pouring in online from people who grew up drinking Schlitz or remember its pop culture ties to “Laverne & Shirley.”
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People voting for California governor this year will see some interesting choices. That includes a Barack Obama on the ballot, but it's not the 44th president. A Democrat named Barack D. Obama Shaw is one of the options. The man changed his name to honor the former president. He isn't the only candidate who changed his name to highlight his values. LivingForGod AndCountry DeMott is running with no party affiliation. He has been a chaplain and worked in pest control. DeMott says he will fight to end ICE raids and the vehicle miles traveled tax. Sixty-one total candidates are on the ballot for governor. Some of their day jobs include hotel housekeeper, nurse and musician.
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WKRN says 133 Chihuahuas were recently rescued from a Rutherford County, Tennessee home. The owner called for help after they realized they could no longer care for all of their dogs. Animal Control transported the dogs to shelters and rescue centers for care. All of them survived and are expected to be placed up for adoption 
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CBS says the Harrison County Indiana police recently arrested a man for dancing in the middle of a busy roadway while carrying a turtle. The Eastern Box Turtle the man was carrying is illegal and was taken from the wild. The man was arrested and booked into jail 
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WJAR says a Raynham, Massachusetts man was recently arrested for robbing a convenience store with a lighter that looked like a gun. Stephen McDonald asked a clerk for a handful of $50 scratch-off lottery tickets. He was arrested a short time later. 
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KFDX says the Wichita Falls, Texas police recently arrested James Sims for assault with a container of Arby's au jus sauce. The 49-year-old walked into the restaurant and asked to use a phone. When a manager refused, James picked up the container of sauce and threw it in the kitchen. It splattered and hit an employee. A manager called 911 as James fled. Officers tracked him down and charged him with assault and criminal mischief.
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Joshua Cory Nealy has only inhabited this planet for 41 years. During his four decades on this planet, Nealy has racked up an astounding 166 arrests and 55 convictions, seven of which were felonies. It’s that last one that ended up being the last straw for Washington County Circuit Judge Theodore Sims. After Nealy was convicted of “flashing a female store employee and security officer,” Sims handed out a sentence of life in prison. Nealy’s career as a criminal started when he was 14 years old, which averages out to more than 11 arrests and two convictions per year.