Something in her face, and in her tiny, tender shoulders, seemed to call out. 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. We shucked raindrops from our shoes and coats. Scott received the Order of Lincoln from the State of Illinois in 2016, the state's highest honor. [20], Simon is a laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, receiving the state's highest honor, the Order of Lincoln from the Governor of Illinois in 2016 in the field of Business, Industry & Communications. Grinning bureaucrats received us and showed us to a staircase. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. Excellent, Beautiful, Jia-Mei Simon. "Yet it's hard for a 7-year-old to understand. We laid those small clothes aside to keep for the ages. But wizardry does not always deliver. always gripping, always tender, and often painfully funny. The drinks flashed through us like tap water. A month before, this moment couldn't have happened fast enough. She put her into my wife's arms. His book, and Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, was Barnes and Noble's Sports Book of the Year. I had a glass of wine, my wife had a beer, and we toasted our daughter. NPR turned 50 this week. I was hooked; and stayed on to hear the effervescence of Susan Stamberg on All Things Considered ), ''I once heard Scott interviewing a steelworker, and he said, 'If you could make pink plastic flamingos and earn as much money as you do making steel, would you make pink plastic flamingos?' He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to. Simon has contributed articles to The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times of London, The Guardian, and Gourmet among other publications, and won a James Beard Award for his story, Conflict Cuisine in Gourmet. 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. It wasn't until later in life that Martin finally met his biological mother and discovered he wasn't Native American at all. At the age of 50, NPR has a renewed sense of purpose: to appeal to and sometimes challenge an audience that is more diverse in all ways, and help reach across some of those divides. 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.". Then a black quilted coat. Facebook gives people the power. Some interviews have been difficult, or painful like when we asked Bill Cosby about the sexual assault allegations against him and he stayed silent. They inspired his New York Times bestseller book Unforgettable: A Son, a Mother, and the Lessons of a Lifetime. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Please stay tuned. "And what do you do? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Admir Masic, professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, about what made concrete used by Ancient Romans so incredibly durable. It was at the top of several non-fiction bestseller lists. But most of all, I've gotten to share the stories of thousands of people who opened their lives to us. Book's We Love returns with 400+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Days later, they had their first real date, at a tiny downtown bistro, talking in the back garden until closing time. January 14, 2023 NPR's Scott Simon talks to Admir Masic, professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, about what made concrete used by Ancient Romans so incredibly durable. Recently, he was awarded the Studs Terkel Award. I think I would have had a tougher time holding my tongue.". Caroline is a resident of 606 Tunbridge Rd, Balt, MD. I was hooked; and stayed on to hear the effervescence of Susan Stamberg on All Things Considered, the rock-steadiness of Bob Edwards and the sharp insights of Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg and Cokie Roberts, at a time when the voices of women in the news business were scarce. They were having as much fun as we were. Basically, its college radio for adults. 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.'' [12], In May 2010, he was conferred Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by Willamette University, where he was that year's commencement speaker. The Bridge connects music lovers with music makers and engages in the community, supporting musicians, venues, and listeners. We sure need them.". Simon is a native of Chicago and the son of comedian Ernie Simon and Patricia Lyons Simon. "First of all, they're hungry, they're thirsty, they're crying, they need sleep -- all of these kinds of things that have nothing to do, certainly, with ethnicity.". Simon says the decision to adopt changed his life -- but it wasn't easy. We opened the network's first bureau in a war zone El Salvador, in 1982. In his book, he writes about the experience of Martin Simon, the adopted son of the late Illinois Sen. Paul Simon (no relation to Scott Simon). He is the award-winning host of Weekend Edition Saturday. I've been fortunate to play a small part in NPR's growth. Simon says he was shocked when a friend asked Caroline if she felt guilty for taking her daughters away from their native culture: "My wife just answered, 'No, not really.' Today, you can get whatever news you want to hear, on platforms that place audiences into different foxholes of opinion, where they can dig in against any idea they don't like. Carlos Lozado of The Washington Post called it, in a rave review, "a book that easily matches its title.". . It is a marvel of technical finesse, close observation, and a perfectly pitched heart. Windy City, Simons second novel, is a political comedy set in the Chicago City Council. [23][24][25][26] They consider themselves a Jewish family (Simon's father was Jewish and his mother was Irish Catholic). He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. And finally, pink socks that had been tucked beneath red socks: as tiny and dear as a kitten's paws. '', At NPR's offices in Washington, Mr. Simon, 48, is known for his dapper clothes and for broadcasting in suits with pocket handkerchiefs to match his (sometimes red) socks. Breathtaking. Courtesy of Scott Simon Breathtaking. When people called to ask, "What time is All Things Considered?" We looked at the women in the smocks and then realized -- they held our children in their arms. Why would you do that? TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. I was voted most unique in high school, and it was not a compliment. ''My mother, who is French, made all of our clothes, and we wore braids and clogs,'' she said. Not much of whatever it was. Simon says it's best not to invest too much of one's identity in ethnicity. Carolinne was born in 1993 in Vienna Austria and graduated from Pemberton High School. Her small cheeks burned so, I wondered if her tears would sizzle. Part of a collage of images of Scott Simon reporting for NPR News from Cuba, San Salvador and Iraq. Scott Simon and his daughters Elise (right) and Lina (left) tour a temple in Nancheng, China, not long after Lina's adoption. hide caption. Because Martin's birth certificate stated that he was Native American, that ethnicity became a large part of his identity. Courtesy of Scott Simon For Simon, the vignette is proof of. "Now, we couldn't have cared less, but what we didn't want was them coming back in a couple of hours and saying, 'Oh, there's been some terrible mistake. Feng Jia-Mei, Jia-Mei. ''That's exactly the reaction I want from my life's companion. In a state notorious for rough and tumble politics, Jesse White has had lasting appeal. You've had an incredibly successful career how does that compare to being a long time Cubs fan and seeing them win (L-R): Caroline Richard, Scott Simon, and Library Foundation President & CEO, Rhona Frazin the World Series? Affirming. Join Facebook to connect with Caroline Simon and others you may know. We explore these changes and what role the network. Also, what's ahead for Congressman George Santos and the nation's economy. And I think our two daughters are going to be very strong, in part, because of that.". It was at the top of several non-fiction bestseller lists. But most of all, I've gotten to share the stories of thousands of people who opened their lives to us. Richard Drew/AP Windy City, Simon's second novel, is a political comedy set in the Chicago City Council. 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." We saw smiling middle-aged women in white smocks holding babies, cooing, singing, and hefting them in their arms. January 14, 2023 NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer John Hendrickson. ", On becoming a father relatively late in life, "I'm aware of the fact that I'm not going to be around for a lot. What we know: NJ renters, homeowners struggling from Ida can soon apply for help, Limb loss makes being active expensive. It was a reminder of something we do uncommonly well at Richmond. (He did an obituary for her on the air. January 14, 2023 The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. "Complete rapture. [3][4][5] He had a sister who died at a young age. A tiny white T-shirt. In his new book, Baby We Were Meant For Each Other, Simon describes how he and Caroline decided to adopt after struggling to conceive, and then traveled to Nanchang, China, from their home in Washington, D.C., twice -- first to bring Elise home, and then five years later, when they went to pick up Elise's little sister, Lina. 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.". Caroline Richard Simon holds an 11-month-old Elise Simon on the day her adoption was approved by Chinese officials in Nancheng. Everyone's out of the pool at former Cherry Hill swim club. For one reason or another, the traditional result was not achieved. His books include My Cubs: A Love Story (2017); Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan (2000); Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (2002); Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other: In Praise of Adoption (2010), about his experiences adopting two daughters; and the novels Pretty Birds (2005) and Windy City: A Novel of Politics (2008).[11]. Send tips and pie recipes: [email protected]. ''She has a very quick and a wide-ranging, probing, searching mind,'' he said. 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He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. He has appeared as a guest and commentator on all major networks, including BBC, NBC, CNN, and ESPN. Adoption is a miracle. For Simon, the vignette is proof of the power of suggestion -- but that's a subtlety his daughters aren't yet aware of. There are children in the world now who need our love, and we sure need them.'". Carolinne Simon, 28 years of Moorestown, NJ passed away on October 6, 2022. Adoption is a miracle. How? We told him that our daughter seemed inconsolable. What kind of crib did you get? 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). 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. Simon has hosted many television specials, including the PBS's "State of Mind," "Voices of Vision," and "Need to Know." [21], As of 2009[update], Simon lives in Washington, D.C.[22] He has been married to French documentary filmmaker Caroline Richard since September 2000. You got the baby that was meant for [another] family and they got yours. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. Scott received the Order of Lincoln from the State of Illinois in 2016, the states highest honor. And you can't drink for months!") Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Scott Simon, the host of NPR's Weekend Edition, became a father for the first time at the age of 50, when he and his wife, Caroline, adopted the first of their two daughters from China. His hobbies are books, theater, ballet, British comedy, Mexican cooking, and "bleeding for the Chicago Cubs." Since 1985, I've had the blessing to get together with you most every Saturday, for what I've grown to see as a weekly road trip through hearts and minds, and, expressions of joy. Simon has written eight books and has one of the largest personal media followings on Twitter. But, I am told, so does childbirth. we'd say, "When would you like to hear it?". What does this mean? I tried to point a video camera, snap pictures, roll audio, and hug them, all at the same time. We have information on 57 results for Caroline Richard, including phone numbers and addresses . Related To Jacqueline Simon, Kristen Simon, Charles Simon. 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.". '', See the article in its original context from. He adds, "If you prick me, I'll bleed Chicago Cubs blue.". He has appeared as a guest and commentator on all major networks, including BBC, NBC, CNN, and ESPN. Jokes are sometimes the only sensible answer to some of the astoundingly impertinent questions people can ask, right in your children's faces. For Simon and Caroline, that instinct was so strong that it drowned out any concern they may have had about there being an ethnic barrier between them and their adopted children. Simon has been with NPR for over four decades, beginning in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief. ("Pregnant! Donate it to WBFO instead. He co-anchored PBSs Millennium 2000 coverage in concert with the BBC, and has co-hosted the televised Columbia-DuPont Awards. [Copyright 2021 NPR]. Most of us had probably tried to start families in the traditional manner. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. 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