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'Tell Me More' Thanks YOU

Lee, here...

As you're reading this, we're either stuffing ourselves, or recuperating from a vigorous workout session in a shameful attempt to burn the excess calories consumed over the holiday. With all the recipes from Wednesday's program, we almost trampled over one another dashing out of NPR's doors to go home and, shall we say, throwdown on hearty cuisine.

Aside from the good food (more importantly), each of us found ourselves reflecting on what we're personally grateful for this Thanksgiving. And, I should point out, this is a very heartfelt Thanksgiving for us. A year ago this weekend, this program was just a glimmer in NPR's eye -- no name for it, no formal staff, no production ... no show -- just a truckload of ideas. Well, obviously, in the year since (and hundreds of thousands of podcast downloads later), we've launched a national radio broadcast, a well-oiled machine. And, through our open-piloting process (pretty much anything you heard pre-May 2007), you were significantly instrumental in crafting the production you now hear each day ... and we're still perfecting it.

So, we are extremely grateful to YOU.

Also, thanks to those bloggers/listeners who participated in our Thanksgiving program by sharing their attitudes of gratitude. You can listen to that program, and your contributions, here.

AND, tell us, how was your Thanksgiving?
Any interesting stories out there? Did you burn the turkey, lose your temper, become engaged (or propose)?
Did you try any of the Thanksgiving recipes heard on TMM?
Come on, indulge us.

Bringing you more on Monday...

Lee Hill

2:32 PM ET | 11-24-2007 | permalink

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I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Mine was lovely. Our family gathered in Beaumont, TX and we feasted on the traditional fixings.

No shopping for me over the long holiday weekend. I overdosed on football from Friday to Sunday cheering on my favorite teams.

Back to the gym this morning as I try and combat all of the good food and drinks. :)

Sent by ernise | 9:17 AM ET | 11-26-2007

Mrs. Martin, I love the show and listen very often. I like your style of reporting although at times I scream at the computer "let them finish" what they are saying. Is it a time thing? I realize npr probably has the attitude of "hey we're giving you this many minutes be happy" but are you fearing time restraints? who should I write to get you more time for your show. Maybe one less story a day and more minutes to interview would work. Anyway much love from the ATL peace.

Sent by darren adkins | 12:51 PM ET | 11-26-2007

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