David Paskin, or Rabbi David as he is often called, is an accomplished spiritual leader, a singer/songwriter, a Jewish futurist, a social activist, an award-winning Jewish edutainer, and your Torah Tech Guy. He's also the "Rock-n-Roll Rabbi". AND he has published several books. AND he is a speaker/presenter both online and in person.
AND, most importantly, he is a friend and a wonderful human being.
Join your That's Life host, Lois Richter, as she get the story from David. And then another story. And another. These two can really talk!!!
Hope you enjoy the show.
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In late February, Russia invaded Ukraine. One Quaker's response was to start a daily Meeting for Worship to Pray for Peace in Ukraine -- on zoom and open to everyone in the world. Why did she do that? How did it happen? Is it still going? Julie Harlow from Davis is that "one Quaker" and she joins me today to talk about her involvement with Quakers, Ukraine, and "Friends House Moscow".
What different kinds of Quaker are there in the world and how have they responded to the war in Ukraine? Julie helps us understand.
A Friend from the Quaker Meeting in Davis, Julie has been part of my community and my life for over 40 years. She is someone I admire greatly. I'm glad she came to talk with us today.
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The company Sophy Lakshmanan created for making and teaching Paper Quilling is "Miss Paper Craft", and Sophy had a booth at the Whole Earth Festival -- which is where Lois met her -- selling quilled earrings like the ones she is wearing now.
What is Paper Quilling? It is the technique of rolling thin strips of paper to form different shapes and designs.
On her website Sophy says: "I stumbled upon Paper Quilling in 2012 and ever since it has been my goto craft for making handmade gifts for friends and family. When I moved to the US, I noticed that Paper Quilling was not as common as it was back in India. From there one thing led to another and "Miss Paper Craft" was born." Her company was born in 2021.
When Lois was her booth at WEF, Sophy had a demo table and gave visitors the materials and instruction to quill a small item. It was FUN!
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Turning the tables!! Guest-Host Mitch Hill interviews Guest-Guest Lois Richter!
Ever wonder who's behind the voice on That's Life? Here's your chance to listen to some stories from Lois.
On the last show she got many details out of Mitchell and THIS time he draws out many stories from her.
Both have done radio shows; both grew up in the 1970s; and both are part of the After Hours / Office Hours community.
Oh, yeah; and both like to talk. A LOT. And crack jokes.
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The Radio Guy. The Video Guy. The Voice-over Guy.
They are all the same guy -- Mitchell Hill. And, I'll add, a Good Guy to have as a friend! (Also a guy to ask to be a Guest Host on the next show. He said YES!)
Mitch is a main-stay on the Office Hours panel; sometimes being the "Reader" -- the person who reads each question for the show. And I guess that makes sense because Mitch has a very good, well-trained voice and knows how to use it. Today's show is most a 'getting to know Mitch' show. With lots of voices thrown in. Or thrown around. Or just thrown.
Expect to be ...
Well, just expect the unexpected.
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Long-time media man Ray Franklin has retired.
Well, sort of. What he actually did was create a new career teaching company execs how to be more effective in their in-person presentations and on-line meetings. And, yes, he wrote a book about it.
We first met on Office Hours and After Hours. Ray has also come to many of the rehearsals for "Birding With Lois" since we started practicing in February. In the course of being a stand-in for not-yet-acquired panelists, Ray got to pose questions and get answers. Then he started upgrading his systems for birding in his back yard -- new birdfeeder, new understanding of some of his feathered neighbors, and a new interest in the life around their Florida lake-side home.
Lots of rambling stories in this episode. Lots of laughter also. Hope you enjoy!
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SOUP'S ON !!!
Todays conversation is with Don Saylor who, in addition to all his years of serving the public, hosts a delicious fundraiser each year for a community non-profit organization. 2022's beneficiary is Davis Media Access (DMA). This is the last year Don will host "Soup's On" because he is retiring this year. Today was my chance to ask about Don's history, his present, and his future plans.
Information about 2022's "Soup's On" is available at https://donsaylor.org/soups-on
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Lois, Leanne, and Mary discuss a set of suggestions for improving your life gleaned from a book that Lois read. That book -- "A Girl's Guide to Moving On" -- included a set of rules for people who were recovering from traumatic relationships. We used these statements as a jumping off point to talk about our own life experiences, sharing with each other and with the listeners the ways WE have improved OUR lives. I hope you enjoy the show and perhaps even use it as a starting point for your own discussions with freinds or partners.
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Another fascinating story from a friend on After Hours. A self-proclaimed "dungeon master", John Puett leads a very active adventurous life while sitting down. "Dungeons and Dragons" is his game of choice and he not only plays D&D, but also designs, hosts, and teaches it. Join his Discord server or view his YouTube channel to learn more about the game.
John does a lot more than play, though. He has a company that does "cyber security". Not sure what that means? Lois wasn't either, so listen to this episode to find out more. We touch on many other things and, again, we had more than an hour's worth of conversation. John is a photographer and is also very active in the Office Hours / After hours community.
A good talk today!
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Renowned science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson is an opinionated person. And a thoughful one. And a great researcher. But mostly he is a very fine writer. Of the many many books he has written and published since the 1980s, my favorite is "The Years of Rice and Salt", set in an alternate world where the Plague killed 90% of people in northern Europe leaving empty land to be resettled by people from further south and east. This book is a series of about a dozen novellas tied together by a cast of characters who get reincarnated in different parts of the world amid different circumstances and cultures. A most fascinating book!
But then, I also was mesmerized by his possibilities of Orange County's future in the Three Californias trilogy: "The Wild Shore", "The Gold Coast", and "Pacific Edge". What will happen in OC if (a) we start to recover from a nuclear war while the rest of the world decides that we are too dangerous to allow to re-build? or (b) we stop global warming but continue overpopulation in "an endless sprawl of condos, freeways, and malls"? or (c) we change our culture to a more ecologically-focused future and live in smaller places? These three award-winning books are also filled with fascinating characters.
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