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 Life with David HosleyThu, 09/02/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterDavid Hosley had led a very full life. Lois could have interviewed him about many many different things and filled up a show -- his long media career (starting at age 12!), being a renowned investigative reporter, teaching at various colleges and universities, UC administration, managing LOTS of radio and tv stations, producing six documentaries, training journalists in ethics, heading non-profits, talking about the history of migration into California and the challenges of life in the San Joaquin valley, and sharing thoughts on community, economy, social assumptions, and why people work after retirement. As I say, we COULD have filled up an hour on any of those. Instead, because we met working together on a project of the Davis Genealogy Club, we started with family history and went from there. |
That's Life in Your Patch with Mary ScheidtThu, 07/22/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterMy guest today is Mary Scheidt. She knows so much and is such a good teacher! Every visit I learn something new or think about things in a different way. I hope you have a similar experience. Today included, exploring, birding, plants, and MAKING A REDWOOD HAPPY! (That "happier redwood" discussion continued with Don Shor in the next hour -- on the Davis Garden Show for 7/22/21.) This visit we talked about getting to know "your patch" -- your yard, your neighborhood, your region, your climate and ecosystem. Lois introduced a "hypothetical new birder" to the joys of bird life by setting up a hummingbird feeder and becoming fascinated with those beautiful little friends. Then we consider how to learn more as you get involved with the hummers lives. One easy next step if you want to expand your horizons -- a birdbath! |
That's Life with Rescue Dog WalkingThu, 07/15/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterThey started out as a small rescue shelter in southern California. Well, those rescue-dogs neeed exercize and socializing and there were LOTS more dogs than peope. So these creative people teamed up with AirBnB to "rent" a walk with one of the dogs. Win-win-win! People get some canine time, the dogs get out and about, and the shelter gets donations to keep going. (By the way, AirBnB donates there services to make reservations for the dog-wlks.) These folks then started a second project -- a spay and neuter clinic. The clinic has gone dark during the pandemic, but they hope to start back up soon and even expand next year. The third project -- and the one I heard about originally -- is "Free Animal Doctor" which uses crowd-sourcing to raise money for animals that need surgery or other medical procedures. The ANIMAL is being funded, not the animal's 'owner'; meaning the money raised is sent directly to the vet or hospital to pay for the procedure and none of it is ever sent to he owner (which makes fraud improbable). These people change lives -- over 90% of the campaigns are successful. Today's interview with Ryan explains a lot about what the non-profit does and how they do it. To see the animals, check out FreeAnimalDoctor.org . |
That's Life of Mushrooms, part twoThu, 07/01/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterMore MUSHROOMS! Professor Emeritus Mike Davis is back again this week to tell us even more about mushrooms -- and other fungus. |
That's Life for Don ShorThu, 06/24/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterLois Richter says: In today's show, I talk with the "mystery man" Don Shor. Why do I call him a mystery man? Although I talk to Don every week about the Davis Garden Show (which we co-host), Don usually keeps himself to himself about non-plant-related things. He is a master of the terse reply: How are things at your farm? "Fine." What's happening with you? "I'm okay." HOWEVER... Today I got to interview him about his life, so I finally got answers to some questions! Did you know he never had a full-time job working for someone? Instead he went directly from graduating from UC Davis to opening a business in town -- Redwood Barn Nursery -- and will have been doing that for 40 years come August. Lots of history here. I've known Don since my days as a DCTV producer (1992-2003) and because I have known him so long, I could even ask him to explain things that happened 20 years ago. Lots more history! We ended discussing his plans for the future -- and, no, there will be no public tours at the farm. |
That's Mike Pesola and Judy FjellThu, 06/17/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterToday Lois has a re-compiled show derived from one done in Spring 2016 with Judy Fjell and Mike Pesola. Judy Fjell is a wonderful singer and songwriter and this show features her then-new CDs and songs. Once again Mike Pesola helps us learn more about our homes and how to care for them. |
That's Life with James Galway's Flute MusicThu, 06/10/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterLois recently discovered the beautiful music of James Galway and is eager to share it with you. Hope you enjoy this flute music. |
That'sLife with MushroomsThu, 05/20/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterMike Davis, a retired professor from UCDavis, tells us a lot about everyone's favorite fungi -- Mushrooms. There are THOUSANDS of species in California. This fascinating show includes detailed instruction on how to grow your own! If you want to know more, look for his book "Field Guide to MUSHROOMS of Western North America". |
That's Life with Favorite Hawaiian SongsThu, 05/06/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterIf you can't travel in person, travel in spirit! Today you can listen to some mellow island sounds with "Favorite Hawaiian Songs", a CD from the collection of host Lois Richter. When that CD is done, Lois adds a few instrumentals from Jeff Peterson's "Maui On My Mind".
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That's Some Re-Play!Thu, 04/29/2021 - 11:00am | Lois Richter
Some repeats broadcast during April 2021. (I just got too busy. I'm fine; just catching up now.) 15 April 2021 -- replayed the Judy Fjell show from the previous week (4/8/21). 22 April 2021 -- replayed the interview with KDRT host Gitane which first aired in February 2019: https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-gitane 29 April 2021 -- replayed an early home-made show from a year ago -- Blue #1 -- https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-blue-part-1 I expect to make some new shows for May. |
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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