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 Jeff ShawThu, 11/01/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterAll things media! That's what we talked about. Jeff Shaw -- intrepid leader of the KDRT project -- tells us about how it all came to be. First there was Davis Cable Cooperative (DCC), then Davis Community Television (DCTV), then Davis Media Access (DMA) when we added KDRT (KDRT). ((No, no one has ever been able to explain what the initial of the radio station mean. I have my own idea, of course. "DRT" could mean "Davis Radio Transmission", eh what?)) |
That's Beth Post, Hawaiian Cultural AmbassadorThu, 10/25/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterKDRT's Hawaiian expert Beth Post is today's guest. Her radio show "Na Mele O Hawaii" is one of the most popular on this station! And the story of how it came to be and what changes it has made in her family's is fascinating. |
That's Housing HelpThu, 10/18/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterToday's guests are Roberto Jimenez from Mutual Housing California and Lisa Baker from Yolo Housing. We hear about the state of housing in Davis and in our region generally -- finding out percentages of home ownership, rental, and homelessness. Did you know that MOST people in California RENT rather than own their own home? Houses, duplexes and aprtments are all part of the rental landscape; and affording to live in one is a challenge for many people. |
Cooperatives and DavisThu, 10/11/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterCo-ops are GREAT! And Davis has lots of them. Today we hear from Kim Coontz, executive director for the California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) about coöperatives in general and housing coöps in detail. |
That's a Hawaiian SurpriseThu, 10/04/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterNa Leo produced a CD for a tourist company to sell in Japan. After they were done, fans in Hawaii asked if they would also do those songs for the hometown crowd, so they created "I Miss You My Hawai" for the locals -- which is where Lois found it. These sentimental songs about living in, visiting, or leaving the Hawaiian Islands are written by many well-known island artists and skillfully rendered by this trio of lovely-voiced ladies. Enjoy! We also had time for a few songs by Ken Emerson and Jim 'Kimo' West from their "Slackers in Paradise" CD of instrumental guitar duets. (There will be more on a later show.) PS: The first few songs from the Na Leo CD were in my show the previous week (09/27/2018) -- about 35 minutes into that show with Marissa Juehler -- at https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-yolo-county-landfill . |
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. |
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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