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 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. |
That's Life with Judy Fjell, part 1Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterIn the 1980s, oneof the best-loved performers of Women's Music was Judy Fjell. She wrote her own songs, performed widely, and was an uplifting singer to listen to. In 2016, Judy Fjell re-issued her 1985 album as a CD -- "This Side, That Side". -- which is the focus of this episode. [Re-played in 2021.] Since then, Judy has continued singing, writing, an performing -- but she has also taught many others to sing and write. Her music camps ... well, I think she says it best on her current (2021) website at https://judyfjell.com/ -- "Judy has written and recorded over 20 album collections, published several songbooks and ukulele instructional books, and continues to teach and perform from her home in Helena, Montana." |
That's Life with HardWater's Osmosis from 2009Thu, 04/01/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterWhen the debut CD "Osmosis" came out from the local band Hard Water, it was NEW! (and 2009). Over ten years later, we have heard these songs and this Davis band at many places around town, often assisting with fundraisers for local nonprofits. Over the years they have reconfigured, added differant members, played lots of places, and transformed in many ways. Yet they remain true to their beginnings -- sharing with us good music and good times. This show was originally broadcast in fall 2009, and we re-air it for your timeless enjoyment. If you would like to hear what the band is doing more recently here's a link to their Facebook Page and to their website -- https://hardwatermusic.com/ |
That's William T "Bill" Hollingshead, 1937 - 2021Thu, 03/25/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterThis is in memory of Bill Hollingshead who died last month. He was a UCD alum, a native of Woodland, and the son of a famous photographer. During an interview on That's Life in 2009, Bill shared much of his history as well as that of his father -- Paul W Hollingshead. We re-air that interview now so that Bill's friends can hear his voice one more time. |
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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