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October 3, 2026:

National Eczema Month: Resources, Facts, Personal Journey, Silver Linings
Downtown Davis: Become a Host Ambassador
From Former Rite Aid to New Public Library in Elk Grove
KDVS: Many Opportunities Behind-The-Scenes, Too!
Book Review: Fabulously Fresno by Jim Wasserman
City of Davis Economic Survey
Beer and Brew Shop Closures: Loss of Community and Tax Support, Too
Making Trucks and SUVs Safer For People/Animals Around Them
Davis Weather Update
Ballotpedia: Become An Informed Voter!
Davis General Plan: Make Your Voice Heard
Wind, Allergies, and Sunscreen Don’t Mix
Walking: Save Money, Become Healthier, Connect With Your Kids
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THOUGHTS AND MUSINGS

What You Observe (Good and Bad!) Walking Through Life...or Your Neighborhood

As I was out walking earlier today, I realized that I was overdue for another blog on the website, and it's been about four years since I last wrote about walking. In 2025, I featured a weekly walking challenge on the public affairs edition of my radio show, but since it's been a while now, I figured it was time to promote the wonderful world of walking again. I was thinking about all the things that one notices when they're walking, that you likely do not notice, or barely n

May 105 min read

Top 40 Favorite Smiles Songs of 2025!

Here I am, already working on another year-end music blog, this time for the year of 2025! I’m always amazed at how quickly the time goes, but this year seemed especially rapid (some may also say ‘vapid’” but I won’t go there!). I lost two or three months somewhere in 2025, and I’ve been unable to locate them. If any of you locate those missing months, please return them to me. I’m happy to pay for postage, as well as any shipping and handling costs… ;-) But, in all seriousne

Jan 122 min read

The 2025 Smiles Show Countdown Contest Is On!

The 2025 Smiles Show countdown contest of my top favorite songs of the past year is on! As in previous years, submit one email with a guess of my top three artists, and three of my top favorite songs for the current calendar year to jimmysmiles07@gmail.com . One entry per person. The entry period is open through 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. There will be a coffee shop gift card for the winner of each individual contest; one for the top 3 artists and one for

Dec 13, 20252 min read

Daily Challenges!

Looking for inspiration and encouragement? I share ten suggestions for challenging yourself each and every day to live your best life and have some fun, too!

Jul 28, 20255 min read

One Chapter Ends...The Next Begins!

I have happy news for those of you who listen to the music edition of The Smiles Show. Starting on Wednesday, April 2nd, The Smiles Show...

Mar 8, 20251 min read

Chapter Ending with Music Show

KUBU discontinuing low power, FM radio station 96.5FM, and mobile app March 29, 2025 The Smiles Show got its start on 96.5 low power...

Feb 21, 20253 min read

2024: The Smiles Show Favorite Songs!

Author's note: This blog was written by yours truly, with no assistance from AI. AI just doesn’t work for me, since it doesn’t inject...

Jan 1, 202523 min read

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Hi everyone! I'm Jimmy Smiles, host of The Smiles Show, a weekly public affairs and community empowerment podcast available anytime on this website and each Friday at 5pm PT on 90.3FM KDVS in Davis and a music program each Wednesday at 2pm PT on KUTZ 95.7FM in Sacramento. jimmysmiles07@gmail.com