Father's Day 2007 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11109737&ft=1&f=11109737 We celebrate Father's Day with stories about Dad — a son discovers how his father became blind, a father-to-be eagerly awaits his adopted daughter from China, and two sisters remember tracking their father's one-year deployment to Vietnam with a string of 365 paper clips. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Father's Day 2007 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11109737&ft=1&f=11109737 yes Dad's Most Important Job? A Son's Welfare A father declines a job offer in another town so that his son can stay at his high school and play basketball for one final year. The gesture, made decades ago, "was a selfless, wonderful gift" still well remembered. Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11131894&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11131894&ft=1&f=11109737 A father declines a job offer in another town so that his son can stay at his high school and play basketball for one final year. The gesture, made decades ago, "was a selfless, wonderful gift" still well remembered. 0 no A father declines a job offer in another town so that his son can stay at his high school and play basketball for one final year. The gesture, made decades ago, "was a selfless, wonderful gift" still well remembered.

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]]> Charlie Rizzo: Walking with My Father As Father's Day approaches, Charlie Rizzo shares the story of his lifelong journey with his father, who was blind. Matt Rizzo died in 1986, but he remains a constant presence in Charlie's life. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11069169&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11069169&ft=1&f=11109737 As Father's Day approaches, Charlie Rizzo shares the story of his lifelong journey with his father, who was blind. Matt Rizzo died in 1986, but he remains a constant presence in Charlie's life. 0 no As Father's Day approaches, Charlie Rizzo shares the story of his lifelong journey with his father, who was blind. Matt Rizzo died in 1986, but he remains a constant presence in Charlie's life.

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]]> 'Barbershop': What's the Buzz The men in this week's "Barbershop" dish on the stalled immigration bill and actor Isaiah Washington's firing from <em>Grey's Anatomy</em>. They also share personal thoughts on Father's Day. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11104851&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11104851&ft=1&f=11109737 The men in this week's "Barbershop" dish on the stalled immigration bill and actor Isaiah Washington's firing from <em>Grey's Anatomy</em>. They also share personal thoughts on Father's Day. 0 no The men in this week's "Barbershop" dish on the stalled immigration bill and actor Isaiah Washington's firing from Grey's Anatomy. They also share personal thoughts on Father's Day.

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]]> 'Ballad for My Father': Dick and Ayanna Gregory Ayanna Gregory is the daughter of longtime civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory; she's also an accomplished singer. The father and daughter talk about how activism influenced their relationship. Also, Ayanna Gregory shares a song she wrote in tribute to her father. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11104848&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11104848&ft=1&f=11109737 Ayanna Gregory is the daughter of longtime civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory; she's also an accomplished singer. The father and daughter talk about how activism influenced their relationship. Also, Ayanna Gregory shares a song she wrote in tribute to her father. 0 no Ayanna Gregory is the daughter of longtime civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory; she's also an accomplished singer. The father and daughter talk about how activism influenced their relationship. Also, Ayanna Gregory shares a song she wrote in tribute to her father.

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]]> Sen. Webb on Military Sons and Fathers Jim Webb fought in Vietnam, his father entered the military in World War II and his son has just returned from Iraq. The Virginia senator reflects on his family's tradition of serving in the military, even in conflicts they don't support. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11091821&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11091821&ft=1&f=11109737 Jim Webb fought in Vietnam, his father entered the military in World War II and his son has just returned from Iraq. The Virginia senator reflects on his family's tradition of serving in the military, even in conflicts they don't support. 0 no Jim Webb fought in Vietnam, his father entered the military in World War II and his son has just returned from Iraq. The Virginia senator reflects on his family's tradition of serving in the military, even in conflicts they don't support.

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]]> Father's Day Reflections In her weekly commentary, the program's host remembers the father of her youth and adulthood, and why she will always be grateful for his love. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11044115&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11044115&ft=1&f=11109737 In her weekly commentary, the program's host remembers the father of her youth and adulthood, and why she will always be grateful for his love. 0 no In her weekly commentary, the program's host remembers the father of her youth and adulthood, and why she will always be grateful for his love.

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]]> The Gift of Kindness Magician David Copperfield makes mind-boggling illusions like walking through the Great Wall of China seem easy. But he believes simple gestures of kindness are far more valuable than any magic trick. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5658759&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5658759&ft=1&f=11109737 Magician David Copperfield makes mind-boggling illusions like walking through the Great Wall of China seem easy. But he believes simple gestures of kindness are far more valuable than any magic trick. no Magician David Copperfield makes mind-boggling illusions like walking through the Great Wall of China seem easy. But he believes simple gestures of kindness are far more valuable than any magic trick.

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]]> Father's Day: Think Outside the Tie Box Breakfast in bed isn't just for moms anymore. Forget about the tie this Father's Day. Betsy Block shares a recipe that even the little ones can whip up for a tasty, simple morning meal for Dad. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5483592&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5483592&ft=1&f=11109737 Breakfast in bed isn't just for moms anymore. Forget about the tie this Father's Day. Betsy Block shares a recipe that even the little ones can whip up for a tasty, simple morning meal for Dad. no Breakfast in bed isn't just for moms anymore. Forget about the tie this Father's Day. Betsy Block shares a recipe that even the little ones can whip up for a tasty, simple morning meal for Dad.

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]]> Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day What kind of world are we leaving younger generations? Manhattan teenager Josh Rittenberg says all parents worry about their children's futures. But he believes he and his peers will see a better world. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:56:01 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5232116&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5232116&ft=1&f=11109737 What kind of world are we leaving younger generations? Manhattan teenager Josh Rittenberg says all parents worry about their children's futures. But he believes he and his peers will see a better world. no What kind of world are we leaving younger generations? Manhattan teenager Josh Rittenberg says all parents worry about their children's futures. But he believes he and his peers will see a better world.

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]]> Single Fathers and 'Gestational Surrogacy' NPR's Anne Hawke profiles Michael Elkes, a single man who became the father of triplets through "gestational surrogacy," where one woman serves as egg donor and another woman births the children. Sun, 20 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1966238&ft=1&f=11109737 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1966238&ft=1&f=11109737 NPR's Anne Hawke profiles Michael Elkes, a single man who became the father of triplets through "gestational surrogacy," where one woman serves as egg donor and another woman births the children. 0 no NPR's Anne Hawke profiles Michael Elkes, a single man who became the father of triplets through "gestational surrogacy," where one woman serves as egg donor and another woman births the children.

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