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
That's the Yolo County LandfillThu, 09/27/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterMarissa Juehler's actual title is "Waste Reduction and Sustainability Manager" for Yolo County. Her office is at the Yolo County Landfill (NE of Davis) and she is, among other things, managing the Big Blue Barn! She tells us about the hazardous waste facility out there where you can drop off light bulbs and batteries, old paint and pesticides, and any other hazardous material. They ALSO have a pick-up service for seniors (over 65) and disabled folks anywhere in the county who want to properly dispose of such items but cannot get to the landfill on their own. They can even take old medications -- or you can drop those off at a kiosk at the Police Station (on Fifth). |
That's Tree Davis -- times threeThu, 09/20/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterTree Davis was well represented today with THREE voices! Executive director Erin Donley Marineau brought along program manager Michelle Blair Medeiros and boardmember Greg McPherson to explain the goals, roles, and projects of this non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and expand the urban forest by teaching people to plant and care for trees. "Trees and people need each other to survive in an urban environment. Trees benefit people in many ways. They shade our homes, clean our air and water, help to feed us, provide shelter, and much more. But trees need people too! It takes a community to plant and care for an urban forest. Tree Davis has been educating volunteers on how to plant, prune, care, and monitor trees for over twenty years." |
That's "Scratchboarding" with Ann RanlettThu, 09/13/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterAnn Ranlett is an artist. A SCRATCHBOARD artist. What's that, you say? Listen to today's show and find out! Lois found Ann while researching a 'drawing' to be donated to the Friends of Art for their auction at the Yolo County Fair. (Anyone know a local artist named "H. Friend" who was been making things in 1972?) Once Lois figuring out this was not a drawing, but actually a scratchboard; she tried to find a gathering place of such folks to see if anyone know more about artist Friend. Although she ddi find the group, alas, no one knew that artist. |
That's a repeat: Favorite Hawaiian SongsThu, 09/06/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterToday Lois was gone -- setting up for the Davis Senior Center's annual "Jewelry Sale" -- so she played a favorite older show with "Favorite Hawaiian Songs". Enjoy! |
That's Peiter PastoorThu, 08/30/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterPeiter Pastoor, one of the many hosts and DJs on KDRT, shares his personal history and the evolution of his KDRT show -- Listening Lyrics -- in this lively discussion with Lois. |
That's Dan Carson, new Council Member (8/23/18)Thu, 08/23/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterA new member of the Davis City Council, Dan Carson has lots to talk about. First Lois asked him how he came to be a Council Member. (His history is interestering.) Then she wanted to know what he saw as the two biggest problems affecting our City in the future. (Long-term finances and University-City arrangements.) What is one thing we could improve immediately to help us make all the other decisions? (Communication! Between segments in town when projects are suggested; between residents and City officials; and between larger entities.) |
That's John Denver ...Thu, 08/16/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterToday we hear songs from "John Denver: Definitive All Time Greatest Hits" and get insider information about this international star. (This show that first aired before we were annotating the archives, so I don't know the original broadcast date.) |
That's a repeat ...Thu, 08/09/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterThat's Life on Aug 9th, 2018 was a repeat of an earlier interview about critters in Davis. |
That's AMOWRP in 2018 ...Thu, 08/02/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterThe 2018 Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program (AMOWRP) is again being lead by Jennifer Gilbert, Conservation Coordinator for the City of Davis. This program is an attempt to help renters find homes for useable items rather than putting them in the dump. Volunteers staff "donation stations" at some of the large apartment complexes and help keep things tidy and easy to use. VOLUNTEERS WANTED every year. Contact Jennfer in July to sign up, get trained, and arrange for your volunteer hours. She is reachable at: JGilbert@CityOfDavis.org |
HIV/SHIV: early work at UCD with Dr Murray Gardner (7/26/2018)Thu, 07/26/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterAIDS Virus Diagnostic Laboratory -- the history of a successful scientific journey into retrovirus detection and treatment with Dr Murray Gardner. Another fascinating story from a retired professor and doctor from UCD. Although he "retired" in 2000 at age 70, Murray continues to go in to the office every day and help out. Worth a listen! |
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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