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'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. |
That's Life for Freddie Oakley in 2019Thu, 03/18/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterDo you remember when Freddie Oakley was our Elections official for Yolo County? She has done so much more than that! I've know Freddie for many years, interviewed her here several times, had her as a guest on my television series back in the 1990s, and she even hosted that show once ("Thoughtfulness" on DCTV). Today on That's Life, we reminisce about the old days (good old days? bad old days?) and hear what Freddie has been doing since she retired. Retired? HAH! Busier than ever is more like it! Hope you enjoy the chat. |
That's AM Gold with rock-n-rollThu, 03/11/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterThat's Life today features a variety of Rock-n-Roll songs from CDs in the "AM Gold" series. There's lots more where this came from! Let the good times roll ... |
That's Songs Without Words by SchapflWed, 03/03/2021 - 1:30pm | Lois RichterNikolaus Schapfl is a world-renowned German pianist and composer. A performance of his "Songs Without Words" was captured to CD in 2009. This week's "That's Life" features the full contents of his work. Videos of some of those performances are available at http://www.nikolausschapfl.com/musicroom/videos.php
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That's Life: Anne Murray -- The Best So FarThu, 02/25/2021 - 11:00am | Lois RichterToday on "That's Life" we're celebrating singer Anne Murray with ballads off her CD "The Best So Far" -- from EMI Music (Canada) and EMI Records (NY), 1997.
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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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