Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.
To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.
Lois seldom (but occasionally) updates her other website. Check it out at https://BirdingWithLois.global
Podcast
Replay of That's Life, 7 Mar 2013, Debbie Harry BlondieTue, 03/17/2026 - 9:01am | Jim Buchanan
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Replay of That's Misner and Smith, Jun 11th, 2009Tue, 02/24/2026 - 8:41am | Jim BuchananSummertime 2009 brought songs from "Misner & Smith" off their brand new album -- which was the first of MANY! For current info, see MisnerAndSmith.com (Also, as our PSA, info about controlling mosquitoes in your yard.) |
Replay of That's the Sharp End of LifeTue, 02/10/2026 - 1:00pm | Jim BuchananDierdre Wolownick, author of "The Sharp End of Life", shares her stories and introduces us to her son, Alex Honnold, who not only taught her to climb but is also the central figure in the recent award-winnig movie "Free Solo". This show will give you a feel for what modern climbing is like and help you know more about this fascinating woman. Dierdre climbed Yosemite's El Capitan when she was over 60; and is still going strong. |
Replay of That's DCTV, SCA, and Sharla HardyTue, 12/23/2025 - 1:00pm | Jim BuchananToday on "That's Life", Lois and Sharla Hardy talk about DCTV, SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), brother Jim, art, history, and shared experiences. "Don't mix ammonia with clorox!" If you watched any of Lois' DCTV productions (from 1992 thru 2003), you saw some wonderful camera work by Sharla Hardy. She was part of the repetoire crew that helped me produced many shows and several series -- mostly running a camera, but occasionally on as a guest. Our last series was "Thoughtfulness" -- an eclectic production that ran weekly for several years. (Sort of like this radio program, but with moving images!) Sharla has been my friend for over 20 years and I thought it was time to catch up with her; so I'm doing that now and you're invited to listen in on our chat! |
That's Life at Xmas in 2025Tue, 12/09/2025 - 12:00am | Lois RichterIt's starting to sound a lot like Christmas! Here are a few carols to pass the time. |
Replay of That's Rocky Mountain HighTue, 10/28/2025 - 1:00pm | Jim Buchanan
A few of you were around in the 70s and 80s and knew John Denver. For you, here are some of his early songs. Some other listeners have never even HEARD of John Denver! For you, here is an introduction to one of the most influential singers of his time. I've included some history of John as well as some of his music. Today's songs are from his famous "Rocky Mountain High" album. (The CD was published by RCA, from recording of the 1972 album by BMG Music.) |
Replay of That's Life in Davisville with Bill BuchananTue, 10/14/2025 - 12:00pm | Jim Buchanan |
That's Life with Yolo County's Marissa JuhlerTue, 09/30/2025 - 12:00am | Lois Richter
The Yolo County Landfill has many programs to reduce-reuse-recycle. Tours of the landfill are available by appointment. There is also a "waste wizard" on the website where one can ask questions about what to put where: https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/community-services/integrated-waste-management-division/central-landfill/a-z-waste-acceptability/a-z-list Kids love learning about recycling! Today, Marissa Juehler explains how diverting use-able items that would otherwise go into the landfill not only saves us space; it also makes things available for VERY low prices AND provides funding for other recycling programs. EVERY DAY one can drop things off to be sold. Then folks can BUY every Thursday, as well as the third Saturday of each month. BREAKING NEWS !!! Our landfill is getting a new methane-gas-capture system to replace the 40-year-old one we use now. And, yes, that means we have been capturing gas for that long. We were among the first landfills to do that. |
That's Life for our AncestorsTue, 09/23/2025 - 12:00pm | Lois Richter
Today on That's Life: Family History = Genealogy = the story of one's ancestors. Lois tells all! Well... Lois tells some. "All" would take much longer! Hear what the main documents are that folks use to find their ancesotrs and how they create profiles to store the info and share with cousins. Records of Birth, Marriage, Death, and the Census. Using the regular data -- as well as avoiding some common problems. FamilySearch.org is Lois' go-to place for both doing research and creating profiles. See you there? |
Replay of That's Life of Mushrooms, part twoTue, 09/09/2025 - 11:00am | Ned
Today on That's Life, more MUSHROOMS! Professor Emeritus Mike Davis is back again this week to tell us even more about mushrooms -- and other fungus. |
Comments
I love listening to your Hawaiian music choices and your comments on Hawaii when you play Hawaiian music. :-)
-- Arielle
I forgot about all this great music...thanks for reminding me.
Great show! Never knew so much about green building...great guest. [Casa Verde]
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