That's Life

Host Lois Richter’s That’s Life format is mosty 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 -- but mostly we just talk.

If you want to suggestion a topic for discussion or a person to interview, send a text to Lois at 530-902-0209 or leave a message in the comments here.

Lois seldom (but occasionally) updates her KDRT-blog. Check it out at: https://kdrt.org/blogs/lois-richter

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That's Life for 1:00pm on May 28th, 2020 Thu, 05/28/2020 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter Read more about That's Life for 1:00pm on May 28th, 2020
That's Life for 1:00pm on May 21st, 2020 Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:40pm \| Lois Richter Read more about That's Life for 1:00pm on May 21st, 2020
That's SPRING for you Thu, 05/21/2020 - 1:00pm \| Lois Richter Spring Bouquet That's SPRING for you! Today I'm playing songs that have the word SPRING in the title -- or some spring month. This is another group pulled from my own iTunes library. Hope you enjoy these springy melodies! Read more about That's SPRING for you Add new comment
That's BLUE, part 2 Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter BLUE_part_2.png Would you like another COLORful show? This is part two of the color "BLUE"! BLUE is in the name -- of the song, of the album, or of the artist/band. There were so many "blue" choices, that I made TWO shows this color! This one includes Kate Wolf, the Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Ella Fitzgerald, Gershwin, and more. So here it is -- "Blue, part two"! Read more about That's BLUE, part 2 Add new comment
That's the color BLUE, part 2 Thu, 05/07/2020 - 1:00pm \| Lois Richter BLUE_part_2.png Would you like another COLORful show? This is part two of the color "BLUE"! BLUE is in the name -- of the song, of the album, or of the artist/band. There were so many "blue" choices, that I made TWO shows this color! This one includes Kate Wolf, the Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Ella Fitzgerald, Gershwin, and more. So here it is -- "Blue, part two". Read more about That's the color BLUE, part 2 Add new comment
That's BLUE, part 1 Thu, 04/30/2020 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter BLUE_part_1.png Sitting at my computer ... browsing the songs in my iTunes Library ... trying to figure out what to feature next ... I decided to be COLORful !!! So this show is the color "BLUE"! Not jazz-blue, nor blue-grass, nor being-sad-blues. BLUE is in the name -- of the song, of the album, or of the artist/band. And I have so many "blue" choices, that I am making TWO shows this color! So here it is -- "Blue, part one"! Read more about That's BLUE, part 1 Add new comment
That's Susan Rudnick in New York Thu, 04/23/2020 - 3:09pm \| Lois Richter KDRT_WestchesterNY_SusanRudnick.png Author and former guest, Susan Rudnick, chats with Lois from her home in Westchester County, New York (just north of New York City). It's a rambling discussion -- done via ZOOM.us (our new norm for interviews). Hope you enjoy the ramble! For more about Susan and her book, see Lois' earlier interview at: https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-ednas-gift-susan-rudnick Read more about That's Susan Rudnick in New York Add new comment
That's Birding in April Thu, 04/16/2020 - 12:00am \| Lois Richter KDRT_YRWA_winter_spring.png BIrding is fun! And it's something you can safely do with your family at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area near Davis. This interview with birding-expert Mary Scheidt was recorded outside, in a quiet spot behind her office off Chile Rd. Although the headquarters building is closed and all the public events have been cancelled, the actual Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is open every day from sunrise to sunset. The driving loops allow you to use your car to get close to the birds without ever getting close to other people. What might you see or hear today? Listen to this episode to find out. Go on out! Fresh air is good for you and looking for birds is very relaxing. Read more about That's Birding in April Add new comment
That's Jazz Again, part 3 Thu, 04/09/2020 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter SingerSilhouette(100x).jpeg Don Shor talks more with us about JAZZ! Part 1 was an overview of the history; part 2 showcased the most widely-known "divas"; and this, part 3, explores the women who sang and made jazz what it is and was. More music, less talk; but still enough to answer your questions. Listen to Don Shor's "Jazz After Dark" here on KDRT (live Tu @ 8pm; replays M @ 11pm, W @ 10pm). He also blogs about many of his shows sat: https://kdrt.org/blogs/don-shor-0 Hope you enjoy this program. Read more about That's Jazz Again, part 3 Add new comment
That's Jazz Again, part 2 Thu, 04/02/2020 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter JazzDivasDon_01.jpeg On 2 April 2020, we replayed the second interview with Don Shor about "Women Jazz Singers". Don continues his sharing of Jazz with post-WWII changes and the rising to prominence of women jazz singers -- in particular Ella Fitgerald, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Sara Vaughn. This show has lots MORE music and far less talk. This episode was originally broadcast on Thursday, 15 February 2018, and you can find the original at: https://kdrt.org/audio/jazz-part-2-women-jazz-singers-back-back-shows-do... Read more about That's Jazz Again, part 2 Add new comment