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 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! |
Greywater with Kent Thompson of Cool DavisThu, 07/19/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterKent Thompson tells us about Water Wise Davis -- a working group of Cool Davis -- and explains all about saving water by re-using shower water to water the yard. This "greywater" idea has evolved from the 70s (when I had friends who created outdoors showers) to today's integrated greywater systems being built right into new homes. Kent Thomson has been working on improving greywater techniques and getting legislation passed to ensure folks can use them to save almost 30% of their water use. |
That's Life for Jul 12th, 2018- "Trees in Davis"Thu, 07/12/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois Richter |
Tree-Tagging Davis! CCUH -- Dave Fujino (7/5/18)Thu, 07/05/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterThe Tree-Tagging project in Davis and on campus was a joint venture with many partners. Initiated by the UCD Arboretum, it was the product of aeverl UCD students' interest in sharing with the community the benefits of trees to our life and our world. Ther created and placed dozens of "tree tag" around campus and downtown. Look for these large signs hanging on some trees. Because it is summer break, the UCD students were not available to talk with. So I asked some of the partners is the project to come and tell us about their organizations. (Today is CCUH, next week is Tree Davis.) |
That's Life: Philosophy and Folksongs (6/28/18)Thu, 06/28/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterLois talks about some "Unifying Principles" that have helped her understand herself better over the years. Taken from Dr Charles R Hobb's 1970s book "The Doctrine of Self-Unification", Lois shares a how-to list exercise that can help one clarify what they want and how to get it. |
repeat of Allen Klein's interview ...Thu, 06/21/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterHumorist Allen Klein talks about his new book in this replay. Listen to the original (live on 09/19/2017) at: https://kdrt.org/blog-entry/secrets-kids-know-humor-therapist-allen-klein |
What is Friendship?: a discussion with friends (6/14/2018)Thu, 06/14/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterThree of Lois' friends -- Leanne Friedman, Marilee Eusebio, and Autumn Labbe-Renault -- joined her to talk about friendship and friendliness. |
The Power of Kindness ... (6/7/18)Thu, 06/07/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterToday Lois reads from the opening of Piero Ferrucci's book -- The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life. |
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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