I feel like I may have eggnog or stuffing starting to infiltrate the confines of my head. It could be the oncoming Holiday flurry that will soon overtake all of us like a swatch of gravy on a pile of mashed potatoes. Or it could be that, with the Holidays coming, the small space in my brain, only has room for a few limited items. Either way, I'll get right to the mix. On this week's World Music Show (11/19), it'll be like a feast of sounds for your ears--which is a good thing (and better for the waistline).

The following is from John Birge, producer of Giving Thanks. This program will air on Friday, November 25th beginning at 1:00 p.m. on WCVE Public Radio.

A steamed-up houseful of noisy cousins. Fancy plates and silver. A lot of food, not a lot of elbow room. As a child, I measured Thanksgiving through these ordinary things. As an adult, I discovered the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving in the unlikeliest of places—a small studio, where I was putting together a radio show.

A box lunch is always a treat.  It’s like opening a present right in the middle of the work day.  Just watch the next time you’re in a meeting where box lunches are provided.  Everyone is smiling ear to ear as they take out each little "gift" placed in the box just for them.  There’s the wrapped pickle, the mustard and mayo packets, maybe a little pasta salad and the breath mint.  But everyone knows the big moment is when you discover what kind of cookie is at the bottom of your box.