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 we just talk.
If you want 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 personal website. Check it out at: https://gotouring.com/
Podcast
That's the color BLUE, part 2Thu, 05/07/2020 - 1:00pm | Lois RichterWould you like another COLORful show? This is part two of the color "BLUE"! BLUE is in the name -- of the song, of the album, or of the artist/band. There were so many "blue" choices, that I made TWO shows this color! This one includes Kate Wolf, the Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Ella Fitzgerald, Gershwin, and more. So here it is -- "Blue, part two". |
That's BLUE, part 1Thu, 04/30/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterSitting at my computer ... browsing the songs in my iTunes Library ... trying to figure out what to feature next ... Not jazz-blue, nor blue-grass, nor being-sad-blues. BLUE is in the name -- of the song, of the album, or of the artist/band. And I have so many "blue" choices, that I am making TWO shows this color! So here it is -- "Blue, part one"! |
That's Susan Rudnick in New YorkThu, 04/23/2020 - 3:09pm | Lois RichterAuthor and former guest, Susan Rudnick, chats with Lois from her home in Westchester County, New York (just north of New York City). It's a rambling discussion -- done via ZOOM.us (our new norm for interviews). Hope you enjoy the ramble! -------------------------------------------- KDRT remains closed to live broadcasting, and the staff works remotely. But Lois has gotten her second radio episode done at home! That's Life will continue to have new pre-recorded episodes (but not necessarily every week). Lois remains fine. Support for KDRT is always welcome. -------------------------------------------- |
That's Birding in AprilThu, 04/16/2020 - 12:00am | Lois RichterBIrding is fun! And it's something you can safely do with your family at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area near Davis. This interview with birding-expert Mary Scheidt was recorded outside, in a quiet spot behind her office off Chile Rd. Although the headquarters building is closed and all the public events have been cancelled, the actual Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is open every day from sunrise to sunset. The driving loops allow you to use your car to get close to the birds without ever getting close to other people. -------------------------------------------- |
That's Jazz Again, part 3Thu, 04/09/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterDon Shor talks more with us about JAZZ! |
That's Jazz Again, part 2Thu, 04/02/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterOn 2 April 2020, we replayed the second interview with Don Shor about "Women Jazz Singers". Don continues his sharing of Jazz with post-WWII changes and the rising to prominence of women jazz singers -- in particular Ella Fitgerald, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Sara Vaughn. This show has lots MORE music and far less talk. This episode was originally broadcast on Thursday, 15 February 2018, and you can find the original at: https://kdrt.org/audio/jazz-part-2-women-jazz-singers-back-back-shows-do... |
That's Jazz again, part 1Thu, 03/26/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterOn 26 March, we replayed a 2018 interview with Don Shor about JAZZ. This originally was broadcast on Thursday, 8 February 2018, and you can find the original show at: https://kdrt.org/audio/jazz-part-1-beginning-don-shor-2818 |
That's Genealogy AgainThu, 03/19/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterOn 19 March, we replayed a recent interview with Sue Torgeson about GENEALOGY -- aka Family History. Today "Genealogy" means the same as "Family History". That is, discovering who your ancestors are, where they lived, and (hopefully) find stories to flesh out the bare bones of the past. Today Lois Richter and Sue Torguson suggest how to get started, where and how to organize your data, some resource ideas, and they share personal stories from their own explorations of years gone by. Featured are the local Davis Genealogy Club and the worldwide place to share your work FamilySearch.org/tree/ as well as regional and topical groups and clubs. -------------------------------------------- |
That's the Senior Center againThu, 03/12/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterThis week is a repeat of the 10/24/2019 show about the Davis Senior Center. -------------------------------------------- STATION CLOSED! NO MORE LIVE ON-AIR EPISODES NOW. So unless (until?) Lois can get it together to create radio programs at home, KDRT will be re-playing some "That's Life" older episodes in this timeslot. Lois is fine. That's Life is planned to be created at home in the future. Support for KDRT is always welcome. -------------------------------------------- |
That's CoViD19 on March 5thThu, 03/05/2020 - 2:10pm | Lois RichterCoViD-19 intro and general info ... |
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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