From the village of nothing much...
Let's get sleepy
Bedtime stories are like a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts youโve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. Each week, we support a meaningful non-profit organization. Explore the causes we've contributed to in past episodes.
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Skating In The Park (Encore)
A story about revisiting a yearly tradition. Itโs also about a thermos of coffee waiting to warm you up, thick socks, and the kind of friends who, even after a while apart, can pick right back up where they left off.
Christmas Eve (Encore)
A story about being with the ones you love at a special time of year. Itโs also about plates of home-baked treats, thinking back to the holidays of childhood and the everyday miracle that is dogs.
The Tree Farm
Our story tonight is called The Tree Farm, and itโs a story about one of the last trees of the season finding its home. Itโs also about steam from a thermos rising into the evening air, memories tied to the fresh scent of pine, a good deed passed to a stranger and the reminder that we are made of stars.
Under the Tree (Encore)
A story about a day of decorating around the house. Itโs also about a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, a box of ornaments wrapped in paper, and the things that connect us to where we come from.
Mistletoe and Marmalade
Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and itโs a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family.
Fresh Snow (Encore)
A story about time spent outside as the flakes fall. Itโs also about a late-night bath, a peppermint stick in a cup of hot chocolate, and the easy comfort of long-held friends.
Snow and Street Lights
A story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. Itโs also about a bell jingling on a dogโs collar, the soft buffer of the first snowfall, a door held open by a stranger, and a pack of paper stars.
Lost & Found (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Lost and Found, and itโs a story about the first snowfall of the year. Itโs also about firewood stacked high beside the hearth, paw prints in the snow, and the magic of two paths crossing at just the right moment.
Winter Evening Yoga
Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and itโs a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. Itโs also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.
Over the River and Through the Woods (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Over the River and Through the Woods, and itโs a story about going home for Thanksgiving. Itโs also about fresh rolls from the bakery, late-night card games, and sitting at a long kitchen table with people who know you well.
Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm
Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm, and it's a story about coming together to celebrate on a cool day out in the country.
At The Parade (Encore)
Our story tonight is called โAt the Parade,โ and itโs a story about a tradition to start off Thanksgiving morning. Itโs also about the sky at dawn, streaked with pink, noticing small things that make life sweet, and a marching band coming down Main Street.
The Joy of Missing Out
Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and itโs a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. Itโs also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being honest about what you need, and giving others permission to do the same.
Sunday Reset (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset, and itโs a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. Itโs also about sheets hung on the line, drying in the last warm rays of the autumn, a record spinning on the turntable, and a changed outlook after advice from a friend.
The Middle Path
Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and itโs a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. Itโs also about red berries on a vine, the fog of your breath in the late autumn air, geese crossing the sky, and making space for the beauty that lives all around you.
Bells and Whistles (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles, and itโs a story about being in the right place at the right time to hear something special. Itโs also about seashells on a shelf, stacks of pumpkins on storefront stoops, and the trips we take to bring each other back home.
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 3
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. Itโs a story about a good deed undertaken in a forgotten corner of the village. Itโs also about train tracks and moss, mending something that was long broken, and being seen for who you are.
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 2
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones Part 2, and it is a story about a tall tree at the edge of the Inn and the secret it holds in one of its dark knots. Itโs also about cornstalks, strings of purple and orange lights, crochet hooks and ink pens, and a new friendship that will make the coming winter so sweet.
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 1
Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name Iโve ever heard in my life, it is the first of our three-part Halloween special. Itโs a story about a trip back to the Curios Shop and plans for one of the best times of the year. Itโs also about words written in blue chalk on a board, a dream about a familiar tree, and a way to remember others with kindness and care.
Fall Fair (Reprise)
Our story this week is called Fall Fair and itโs a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider is being served. Itโs also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when youโre paying attention.