NPR Series: StoryCorps http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4516989&ft=1&f=4516989 StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate the lives of everyday Americans by listening to their stories. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:25:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg StoryCorps http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4516989&ft=1&f=4516989 yes A Tale Of Turkey, Full Of 'Blobs' This is a game called Blobs that Will Shortz found in an old book of party games. Will talks about his recent trip to Turkey, and the account has a number of intentional errors. Every time there's an error of fact, logic or word usage, the player says "blob." Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120652503&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120652503&ft=1&f=4516989 This is a game called Blobs that Will Shortz found in an old book of party games. Will talks about his recent trip to Turkey, and the account has a number of intentional errors. Every time there's an error of fact, logic or word usage, the player says "blob." 666 no This is a game called Blobs that Will Shortz found in an old book of party games. Will talks about his recent trip to Turkey, and the account has a number of intentional errors. Every time there's an error of fact, logic or word usage, the player says "blob."

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]]> Daniel Schorr: Lessons Learned And Shared The longtime journalist chats with his son as part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120612056&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120612056&ft=1&f=4516989 The longtime journalist chats with his son as part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation. 404 no The longtime journalist chats with his son as part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation.

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]]> Scott Simon: Finding The Right Answers As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Simon explains how he responds when asked, "Where did I come from?" by his 6-year-old daughter, Elise. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120635709&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120635709&ft=1&f=4516989 As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Simon explains how he responds when asked, "Where did I come from?" by his 6-year-old daughter, Elise. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation. 338 no As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Simon explains how he responds when asked, "Where did I come from?" by his 6-year-old daughter, Elise. NDOL encourages people to sit down with a loved one the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation.

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]]> A Son's Premonition, And A Final Baseball Game Dr. Gregg and Kathryn Korbon tell the story of the Brian C. Korbon Field in Charlottesville, Va., named in honor of their son. Before his ninth birthday, Brian told his parents he wouldn't make it to his "double digits." He died months later. "That's what he was trying to tell us all that time," Kathryn recalls. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580047&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120580047&ft=1&f=4516989 Dr. Gregg and Kathryn Korbon tell the story of the Brian C. Korbon Field in Charlottesville, Va., named in honor of their son. Before his ninth birthday, Brian told his parents he wouldn't make it to his "double digits." He died months later. "That's what he was trying to tell us all that time," Kathryn recalls. 259 no Dr. Gregg and Kathryn Korbon tell the story of the Brian C. Korbon Field in Charlottesville, Va., named in honor of their son. Before his ninth birthday, Brian told his parents he wouldn't make it to his "double digits." He died months later. "That's what he was trying to tell us all that time," Kathryn recalls.

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]]> A Mother's Journey: Growing First, Then Loving Mala Fernando got married in Sri Lanka on her 22nd birthday. She was an adult by then — but not in her husband's eyes. Mala discussed those days recently with her daughter, Ashanthi Gajaweera. "It was tough," Mala said. "He used to treat me like a little girl. I told him, 'I'm not your daughter. I'm your wife.'" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120349831&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120349831&ft=1&f=4516989 Mala Fernando got married in Sri Lanka on her 22nd birthday. She was an adult by then — but not in her husband's eyes. Mala discussed those days recently with her daughter, Ashanthi Gajaweera. "It was tough," Mala said. "He used to treat me like a little girl. I told him, 'I'm not your daughter. I'm your wife.'" 170 no Mala Fernando got married in Sri Lanka on her 22nd birthday. She was an adult by then — but not in her husband's eyes. Mala discussed those days recently with her daughter, Ashanthi Gajaweera. "It was tough," Mala said. "He used to treat me like a little girl. I told him, 'I'm not your daughter. I'm your wife.'"

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]]> One Man's Dream Job: Transforming The Dead Sam Reed loves his job so much that it almost seems like he was born to do it. He's a mortician who has always been fascinated by the way dead people are prepared to look peaceful at their funerals. But the real benefit, he says, is that it can ease a family's grief. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120127584&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120127584&ft=1&f=4516989 Sam Reed loves his job so much that it almost seems like he was born to do it. He's a mortician who has always been fascinated by the way dead people are prepared to look peaceful at their funerals. But the real benefit, he says, is that it can ease a family's grief. 140 no Sam Reed loves his job so much that it almost seems like he was born to do it. He's a mortician who has always been fascinated by the way dead people are prepared to look peaceful at their funerals. But the real benefit, he says, is that it can ease a family's grief.

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]]> The Night The Martians Marched On Mississippi When Joe Pigott was growing up in Mississippi, he knew that his step-grandfather was an unusual man. A country doctor, "he had no sense of humor whatsoever," Pigott recalls. And then one night, the family heard a report of an invasion from Mars. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114300264&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114300264&ft=1&f=4516989 When Joe Pigott was growing up in Mississippi, he knew that his step-grandfather was an unusual man. A country doctor, "he had no sense of humor whatsoever," Pigott recalls. And then one night, the family heard a report of an invasion from Mars. 191 no When Joe Pigott was growing up in Mississippi, he knew that his step-grandfather was an unusual man. A country doctor, "he had no sense of humor whatsoever," Pigott recalls. And then one night, the family heard a report of an invasion from Mars.

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]]> School Custodian Has Big Role — And Big Heart Chloe Smith, 13, recently interviewed someone she has admired since first grade: Willie Jefferson, a custodian at her school. They talked about the integral role Jefferson plays in the students' lives. "It's like the whole school, all the kids are my family," Jefferson says. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114043485&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114043485&ft=1&f=4516989 Chloe Smith, 13, recently interviewed someone she has admired since first grade: Willie Jefferson, a custodian at her school. They talked about the integral role Jefferson plays in the students' lives. "It's like the whole school, all the kids are my family," Jefferson says. 157 no Chloe Smith, 13, recently interviewed someone she has admired since first grade: Willie Jefferson, a custodian at her school. They talked about the integral role Jefferson plays in the students' lives. "It's like the whole school, all the kids are my family," Jefferson says.

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]]> A Healthy Approach Replaces Self-Pity With Promise When Andrew DeVries was recovering from a serious accident in 2002, he met a physician's assistant who helped him navigate his way back to health — and who became a friend for life. With surgeons preparing him for life with one leg, the young physician's assistant asked DeVries a question: "Andy, what kind of golf ball do you play?" Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113830758&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113830758&ft=1&f=4516989 When Andrew DeVries was recovering from a serious accident in 2002, he met a physician's assistant who helped him navigate his way back to health — and who became a friend for life. With surgeons preparing him for life with one leg, the young physician's assistant asked DeVries a question: "Andy, what kind of golf ball do you play?" 169 no When Andrew DeVries was recovering from a serious accident in 2002, he met a physician's assistant who helped him navigate his way back to health — and who became a friend for life. With surgeons preparing him for life with one leg, the young physician's assistant asked DeVries a question: "Andy, what kind of golf ball do you play?"

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]]> Struggles As A Boy Led To Strength As A Father With four daughters, Michael Cahn says he has never wanted sons — his troubled boyhood made him feel like he could not raise one properly. As he prepared to walk one of his daughters down the aisle, he told her how much joy she's brought to his life. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113616253&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113616253&ft=1&f=4516989 With four daughters, Michael Cahn says he has never wanted sons — his troubled boyhood made him feel like he could not raise one properly. As he prepared to walk one of his daughters down the aisle, he told her how much joy she's brought to his life. 165 no With four daughters, Michael Cahn says he has never wanted sons — his troubled boyhood made him feel like he could not raise one properly. As he prepared to walk one of his daughters down the aisle, he told her how much joy she's brought to his life.

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]]> Boy Lifts Book; Librarian Changes Boy's Life In 1950s Arkansas, Olly Neal didn't care much for school. Then he wandered into the library and stumbled onto a book by author Frank Yerby. The discovery changed the life of a boy who was, in Neal's memory, "a rather troubled high school senior." Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113357239&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113357239&ft=1&f=4516989 In 1950s Arkansas, Olly Neal didn't care much for school. Then he wandered into the library and stumbled onto a book by author Frank Yerby. The discovery changed the life of a boy who was, in Neal's memory, "a rather troubled high school senior." 187 no In 1950s Arkansas, Olly Neal didn't care much for school. Then he wandered into the library and stumbled onto a book by author Frank Yerby. The discovery changed the life of a boy who was, in Neal's memory, "a rather troubled high school senior."

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]]> A Mother's Mark: On Her Son's Head, And His Life Jose Cruz talks with his daughter, Grace, about his mother. He explains the deep impact his mom had on him, even though she had to leave their home in the Dominican Republic to find work in the United States. They were later reunited in New York City. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113173773&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113173773&ft=1&f=4516989 Jose Cruz talks with his daughter, Grace, about his mother. He explains the deep impact his mom had on him, even though she had to leave their home in the Dominican Republic to find work in the United States. They were later reunited in New York City. 145 no Jose Cruz talks with his daughter, Grace, about his mother. He explains the deep impact his mom had on him, even though she had to leave their home in the Dominican Republic to find work in the United States. They were later reunited in New York City.

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]]> Grandfather And Grandson Struggle With Coming Out Tony Perri, who is openly gay, has eight grandchildren. When Jeffrey, the eldest grandson, came out at the age of 13, his family was supportive and accepting, but grandfather Tony was one of the last to know. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112925342&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112925342&ft=1&f=4516989 Tony Perri, who is openly gay, has eight grandchildren. When Jeffrey, the eldest grandson, came out at the age of 13, his family was supportive and accepting, but grandfather Tony was one of the last to know. 188 no Tony Perri, who is openly gay, has eight grandchildren. When Jeffrey, the eldest grandson, came out at the age of 13, his family was supportive and accepting, but grandfather Tony was one of the last to know.

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]]> Firefighter Father Recalls Losing Sons On 9/11 John Vigiano Jr. was a New York City firefighter. His younger brother, Joe, served on the police force as a detective. Both died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Their father recalls his final conversations with the two. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112676905&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112676905&ft=1&f=4516989 John Vigiano Jr. was a New York City firefighter. His younger brother, Joe, served on the police force as a detective. Both died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Their father recalls his final conversations with the two. 253 no John Vigiano Jr. was a New York City firefighter. His younger brother, Joe, served on the police force as a detective. Both died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Their father recalls his final conversations with the two.

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]]> 'Guardians Of The Gate' Recall Thwarting Suicides Ironworkers Kerry Davis and Ken Hopper have climbed around on the Golden Gate Bridge for 25 years. In that time, they've met many challenges — but the most troubling have come from people wanting to commit suicide by jumping from the tall span. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112483788&ft=1&f=4516989 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112483788&ft=1&f=4516989 Ironworkers Kerry Davis and Ken Hopper have climbed around on the Golden Gate Bridge for 25 years. In that time, they've met many challenges — but the most troubling have come from people wanting to commit suicide by jumping from the tall span. 158 no Ironworkers Kerry Davis and Ken Hopper have climbed around on the Golden Gate Bridge for 25 years. In that time, they've met many challenges — but the most troubling have come from people wanting to commit suicide by jumping from the tall span.

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