Laurie Halse Anderson just called the book, "Amazing. Our small bus pulled up before a great gray file cabinet of a building in central Nanchang. What does this mean? Update information for Caroline Richard More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For The King of Staten Island Additional Crew (2020) Like Plastic Additional Crew (2013) His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy. Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, Order of Lincoln from the State of Illinois, Remarks on Accepting The Order of Lincoln. always gripping, always tender, and often painfully funny. His latest book is My Cubs: A Love Story about his lifelong fandom of the Chicago Cubs, and their historic World Series victory. Add a bio, trivia, and more. Aren't they impossible? 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And while Simon and Caroline are determined to expose their daughters to Chinese culture through history and travel, he says their ethnicity is still only a feature of their personality, not a defining trait. ''She goes over our heads a lot.''. There are already children in this world who need us right now. [But] the initial reaction is there's no Hallmark card moment when your little girl is put into your arms. NJ wants 'fairness' over 'sameness' in education. Simons tweets to his 1.25 million Twitter followers from his mothers bedside in the summer of 2013 gathered major media attention around the world. January 14, 2023 The NFL playoffs kick off today; the Australian Open opens tomorrow; and the Olympic figure skating doping scandal continues. His latest books is My Cubs: A Love Story about his lifelong fandom of the Chicago Cubs, and their historic World Series victory. It is a marvel of technical finesse, close observation, and a perfectly pitched heart." 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[17], On December 15, 2018, Simon said of the death of Jakelin Caal, "I do not doubt that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents did all they could to try to save the life of Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7-year-old girl from Guatemala, who died in the custody of the United States. We explore these changes and what role the network. NPR turned 50 this week. But wizardry does not always deliver. I think I'm a much better father than I would have been when I was younger and I think everyone who knows me would probably agree.". '', See the article in its original context from. KUOW is the Puget Sound regions #1 radio station for news. "[18] Journalist Jon Schwarz from The Intercept criticized Simon on Twitter, referencing his comments on Fahrenheit 9/11 to accuse his journalism of allocating excessive benefit of the doubt to the U.S. . "How much did they cost? We've ripped a baby away from the only place she's ever known, to bring her some place on the other side of the world that might as well be the moon. ''She's the brilliant one,'' said Muriel Price, one of Ms. Richard's sisters. His hobbies are books, theater, ballet, British comedy, Mexican cooking, and "bleeding for the Chicago Cubs." He is married to Caroline Richard Simon, and their daughters are Elise and Paulina. (She had been an intern at NPR in the early 1990's, when Mr. Simon was away covering the Persian Gulf war.) People named Caroline Richard Find your friends on Facebook Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Baby, baby, our baby. They were having as much fun as we were. Because as soon as they brought that baby into the suite, we were falling in love with her. Book's We Love returns with 400+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. We opened the network's first bureau in a war zone El Salvador, in 1982. The family was staying at a hotel near the restaurant at the center of the poisoning incident, and had bought food there for one of their daughters. So much so, that his high school friends described him as part Cherokee and his father even became a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. '', Then, in April, Caroline Richard, 33, visited NPR to talk about a documentary film she was working on. It was a reminder of something we do uncommonly well at Richmond. Our daughter looked up into Caroline's unfamiliar face without warmth or disdain; one more stranger was handling her. hide caption. NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer John Hendrickson. Adoption is a miracle. He is married to Caroline Richard Simon, and their daughters are Elise and Paulina. A tiny white T-shirt. [28], Jack Brickhouse, a Chicago broadcaster (19161998), is Simon's godfather, whom he refers to as an uncle. Robert Siegel, another ''All Things Considered'' host, said Mr. Simon once remarked, ''I've led the best life one could lead, and I'm not forgetting Warren Beatty when I say that. Find 10 years of recommendations all in one place that's more than 3,200 great reads with handy filters to help you find the perfect book. Donate it to WBFO instead. Caroline Richard Simon holds Elise Simon, 11 months old, on the day her adoption was approved by Chinese officials in Nanchang. From the Feng township. ''When Caroline began to giggle during the two minutes of silence, it confirmed everything for me,'' Mr. Simon said afterward. And I think our two daughters are going to be very strong, in part, because of that.". How much did the alcohol industry give to Phil Murphy? NPR was founded with a mission, not just a business plan: to deliver news and share stories that can move and enchant, in a diversity of voices from around the nation and the world, in a way that is fair, nonpartisan, professional and accessible. I have been with the place long enough to understand why all those great talents sometimes grimace to be told, "I've listened to you since I was in the backseat of my parents' car.". His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy. ''I realized he was human and full of a great sense of humor about the world and also about himself,'' she said. Her age is 69. January 14, 2023 NPR's Scott Simon remembers Charles Simic, former U.S. poet laureate who was born in Belgrade right before World War II. Sports Illustrated called his book Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan "extraordinaryuniformly superba memoir of such breadth and reach that it compares favorably with Fredrick Exley's A Fan's Notes." [But] she just didn't become happy about it for another couple of days. we'd say, "When would you like to hear it?". Some interviews have been difficult, or painful like when we asked Bill Cosby about the sexual assault allegations against him and he stayed silent. I was hooked; and stayed on to hear the effervescence of Susan Stamberg on All Things Considered Simon was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of comedian Ernie Simon and actress Patricia Lyons. "You should go downstairs," Shigu advised. Pouty little mouth, tiny, endearing little downy baby duck's head, fuzzy patch of hair, and amazed eyebrows, crying, steaming, red-faced, and bundled into a small, puffy pink coat. Weekend Edition Saturday has been called by the Washington Post, "the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial," and by Brett Martin of Time Out New York, "the most eclectic, intelligent two hours of broadcasting on the airwaves." "No comparison whatsoever," he said. [8] His career also encompasses writing and television. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kim Yutani, the festival's director of programming. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. January 14, 2023 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wants Congress to raise the federal debt limit fast to avoid a default. Simon tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that he fondly recalls Elise's reaction to seeing her little sister for the first time. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. We opened the network's first bureau in a war zone El Salvador, in 1982. 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Simon's weekly show, Weekend Edition Saturday, has been called by the Washington Post, "the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial," and by Brett . I first heard of National Public Radio when it broadcast the Senate hearings into the Watergate scandal live, in the summer of 1973. I had a glass of wine, my wife had a beer, and we toasted our daughter. She was about six months old at the time of the picture. Her eyes were dull, defiant, and blistering. A tiny white T-shirt. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His hobbies are books, theater, ballet, British comedy, and Mexican cooking and bleeding for the Chicago Cubs. He has thrown out the first pitch at Wrigley Field (low and outside) and appeared as Mother Ginger in the Ballet Austin production of The Nutcracker. From a giant celebration to the number of American journalists on hand to observe, there's a lot going on in Pyongyang. How? Simon has been with NPR for over four decades, beginning in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief. He has received numerous honorary degrees. We opened the network's first bureau in a war zone El Salvador, in 1982. Then the Great Wall and Gift Shop! Why would you do that? Simon is a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning. Today, the initials NPR mean something special to tens of millions of Americans for whom we provide not only the news, music and entertainment, but a life's companion. I've been fortunate to play a small part in NPR's growth. Then, in April, Caroline Richard, 33, visited NPR to talk about a documentary film she was working on. [6][7] He grew up in major cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago; New York City; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Montreal; Cleveland; and Washington, D.C.[4], Simon's father was Jewish and his mother was Irish Catholic. While I talked to Caroline, I had to hold a cold compress on my head, alternating between my right hand and my left.''. Affirming. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. ''It is always interesting to pay a visit to it. We also know that the hardest parts are still ahead. WEDDINGS: VOWS; Scott Simon and Caroline Richard, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/10/style/weddings-vows-scott-simon-and-caroline-richard.html. January 7, 2023 NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop about concerts she is conducting this weekend in Chicago, which feature exclusively works by female composers. [27], In July 2013 Simon began tweeting his emotions and conversations with his mother during the last days of her life. NPR's Scott Simon remembers Charles Simic, former U.S. poet laureate who was born in Belgrade right before World War II. We shucked raindrops from our shoes and coats. ", Over careful conversation between stops, we began to make some fair assumptions about the meandering paths of hope, frustration, and paperwork that all of us had navigated to get here. As Caroline lifted her slightly from her lap to hold her, Elise soaked her own tufted little legs with a hot surge of pee. I went on to cover 10 conflicts, from Africa and the Middle East to the siege of Sarajevo. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. . Two persons, including Richard S Simon, Caroline Anne, listed the phone number (410) 323-1173 as their own, various documents indicated. [12] He guest-hosted BBC World News America, filling in for Matt Frei,[citation needed] and anchored NBC's Weekend Today in 199293. We laid those small clothes aside to keep for the ages. Then there's the emotional toll that not everyone is prepared to pay. "Jia-Mei Simon" was imprinted along the bottom, like the name under a photo in a class yearbook. NPR's Scott Simon talks with White, the longtime Illinois secretary of state who is retiring at the age of 88. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. A few weeks after they met, Mr. Simon invited her to a party at Ms. Lyden's apartment in Brooklyn to celebrate the publication of his memoir, ''Home and Away.'' Jokes are sometimes the only sensible answer to some of the astoundingly impertinent questions people can ask, right in your children's faces. Back in our hotel room, Caroline zipped, snipped, and unbuttoned four layers of Chinese clothing. What were we thinking? He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. There was a traditional Quaker period of silence during the service, and although the bride was clearly trying to stay quiet, little laughs kept escaping from her like bubbles. We saw Elise. We had Cheerios, wipes, and diapers in our hands. . Shigu, our trip coordinator, came by our room. "We'd both been in places where there are a lot of children who'd been abandoned," he tells NPR's Steve Inskeep. Our little girl's tears fell like soft, fat, furious little jewels down her face. We opened the network's first bureau in a war zone El Salvador, in 1982. His hobbies are books, theater, ballet, British comedy, Mexican cooking, and "bleeding for the Chicago Cubs." A dossier prepared by Chinese adoption officials told us that she was smart, active, funny, hungry, energetic, and impatient (all of which remain a good description to this day). 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