November: A Time for Gratitude Not Materialism

As soon as the last trick-or-treater has left our doorstep (if not before), we're awash in a sea of holiday decorations and sales to push us into the mood to buy, buy, buy. But, November has a more profound meaning: a time to feel gratitude towards our veterans, our families and for all that we already have - from beautiful autumn leaves to our overstocked closets. Today's show honors veterans and the sanctity of Thanksgiving. Hale Bradt is the author of Wilber's War, An American Family's Journey Through World War II, a true story unearthed only upon the discovery of his father's letters. A raw look at the battlefront and the home front, it involves secrets, suicide and scandal - just as relevant today as ever. Kevin Paul Scott, entrepreneur, business-builder and author of 8 Essential Exchanges, urges retailers to stay closed on Thanksgiving. It's not only better for business in the long run, it's better for our national psyche to take this time for quiet gratitude over materialism.