That's Life

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

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That's Life: Encaustic = art made from hot pots of color! Thu, 09/07/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter KDRT~encaustic~InSet(2017-09-07)-sm.jpg Adele Louise Shaw is an encaustic artist and teacher in Davis. Her work is known world-wide, and her art classes have been drawing enthusiastic students for years. Listen to hear about this fascinating art form -- newly revived in the west, it's origins are over 2000 years old! What is encaustic? -- the substance, the process, and the finished work all share the same word. Should a piece of encaustic art be flat and painterly or 3-D and sculptural? Should it have bold splashes of color or subtle transparent layers? Since one can include other materials into encaustic, should the art piece then be called "encaustic", "mixed media", or "collage"? Adele will tell us YES! Encaustic art allows freedom of expression on many levels; we are not limited to the 'shoulds' that abound elsewhere. Read more about That's Life: Encaustic = art made from hot pots of color! Add new comment
That's Life: Fraud and Scams -- Warning from the DA's office Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter KDRT~FraudSquad(300x200).jpeg District Attorney officers -- Kevin Clark and Paul Hillegass -- came to let us know about the dangers we face from people running scams and trying to defraud us these days. [I'd thought about calling them the "Fraud Squad", but they are far too serious for such a frivolous title. Unless, of course, it get folks to listen to their warnings...] Read more about That's Life: Fraud and Scams -- Warning from the DA's office Add new comment
That's Life: Who is Susan Rutherford? Thu, 08/24/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter KDRT~SusanRutherford(best).jpg “Who is Susan Rutherford?” On this show, Lois continues her quest to know all the neighbors by interviewing long-time Davisite Susan Rutherford. Do you know her? Hint: think beads, think Pence, think kids,... Read more about That's Life: Who is Susan Rutherford? Add new comment
That's Life: UCD physicist Matt Richter Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter thatslife.jpg Next Monday is the well-heralded solar eclipse across the US. Where can you see it? Is it safe to look? What’s happening in Davis? This week (Thursday at 1:00 and Friday at 3:00 pm), UCD physicist Matt Richter will help us understand more about astronomy, eclipses, telescopes, and what the universe is really like. He’ll also brief us on current projects and hopes for discoveries. Read more about That's Life: UCD physicist Matt Richter
That's Life: Anne Cowles on Astrology Thu, 08/10/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter unnamed (1).png Lois’ guest, Anne Cowles, talked about both the eclipse (21 August 2017) and about her belief in astrology. We began with an explanation of the mechanics of any eclipse -- three celestial objects lined up so that the one in the middle casts a shadow on the one furthest from the sun -- and discussed the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse. Read more about That's Life: Anne Cowles on Astrology Add new comment
That's Life: Yolo County Fair Thu, 08/03/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter that'slife.jpg Sally Besser and Betty Berteaux discuss the Yolo County Fair, raising money to support art classes in the local schools thru auctioning off art work at the Fair, events and presentation happening at Waite Hall this year (including Lois’ 4:00 pm Saturday “Make a Postcard — Become Famous!” play time), and a little history. Read more about That's Life: Yolo County Fair
That's Life: Davis Food Coop Thu, 07/27/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter KDRT~DFCoopGuests~2017-08(sm).jpeg There's probably no more iconic organization in town than the Davis Food Co-op! Started in 1972 as a buying club by people who wanted great food at good prices and were willing to work for it, DFC has been going ever since. While this nationally known cooperative has changed over the years -- we now have paid staff, member-work is no longer done, and the store has increased in size several times -- the evolution of DFC has continued to be driven by the membership and their desires. Listen to Ken Bradford and I'Talia McCarthy talk about the current robust Co-op, discuss plans for the future, and share some stories of the early days. I'Talia is the Operations Manager (a staff position) and Ken is on the Board of Directors (elected by the membership); she has joined the team in recent years and he has been with the DFC since the 1970s (as has Lois). Read more about That's Life: Davis Food Coop Add new comment
That's Life: Yolo Hospice Thu, 07/20/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter YoloHospiceGuest@Lois'KDRTshow3(sm).jpg What a wonderful day!<p> Yolo Hospice sent two gentlemen to talk with us today. Their CEO, Craig Dresang, told about the organization and hospice care in general. Their Spiritual Care Counsellor, Micah Murdock, spoke about many things -- including their project on Music & Memory. A most enlightening and enjoyable chat. Read more about That's Life: Yolo Hospice 1 comment Add new comment
13th July 2017 was a replay of the 6/8/17 "Bats" interview Thu, 07/13/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter to hear Corky Quirk's "Bats in your Belfry ... I mean Bypass" interview, listen to the 6/8/17 archive Read more about 13th July 2017 was a replay of the 6/8/17 "Bats" interview
6th July 2017 was a replay Thu, 07/06/2017 - 2:05pm \| Lois Richter to hear Corky Quirk's "Bats in your Belfry ... I mean Bypass" interview, listen to the 6/8/17 archive Read more about 6th July 2017 was a replay