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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 youβve 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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A New Leaf
Our story tonight is called βA New Leafβ and itβs a story about starting off the new year with a fresh book to write your plans in. Itβs also about a memory of something magical, a cup of coffee on a cold day and the pleasure of a freshly sharpened pencil.
Christmas Eve
Our story tonight is called "Christmas Eve" and itβs a story about being with the ones you love at a special time of year. Itβs also about plates of home-baked treats, thinking back to the holidays of childhood and the everyday miracle that is dogs.
Getting the Tree
Our story tonight is called βGetting the Treeβ and itβs a story about a Holiday tradition thatβs been updated from childhood, itβs also about a champagne toast, sharing a quiet moment and the kindness of a stranger.
Bustle in the City
Our story tonight is called βBustle in the Cityβ and itβs a story about watching the streets of downtown come to life on a dark December night. Itβs also about the merriness of seeing friends at the height of the holiday season, the quiet refuge of a room of oneβs own, and sending your love in a letter to someone far far away.
The day after Thanksgiving
Our story tonight is called βThe Day after Thanksgivingβ and itβs a story about enjoying the quiet after a big day, and looking forward to the season to come. Itβs also about being in your pajamas for as long as you like, the best way to pop popcorn, and some happy traditions.
A rainy day, making soup
Our story tonight is called βA rainy day, making soupβ and itβs a story about feeling lit up from the inside when it gets dark and gloomy out. Itβs also about a drink of something special, a welcome home kiss and falling asleep on the sofa while dinner is being made.
A Cool Walk and a Hot Bath
A cool walk and a hot bath" and itβs a story about those particular days right on the edge of Autumn and Winter when the wind is changing and there are pleasures to be found in being outside and in being in. Itβs also about saying hello to a friend, the joy of unwrapping a gift, and watching the seasons change.
Ducks in a Row
Our story tonight is called βDucks in a Rowβ and itβs a story about a slow-paced Sunday, several cups of tea, and having the time to do the things you need to. Itβs also about a shared loaf of banana bread, watching a cold wind blow through the last leaves of autumn, and feeling cared for and ready for a new week.
Halloween, in an Old House
Our story tonight is called "Halloween, in an old house" and itβs a story about making friends with whoever you share your space with. Itβs also about getting to be someone else for a bit and the contagious excitement of children on one of their favorite nights of the year.
At the Mill, with Pumpkins and Cider
Our story tonight is called βAt the Mill, with Pumpkins and Ciderβ and itβs a story about an afternoon in the cool autumn air doing some favorite things. Itβs also about taking the time to let a moment unfold, a childhood memory, and a shared cup of cider.
At the Farmers Market, on a Fall Morning
Our story tonight is called βAt the Farmerβs Market, on a Fall Morningβ and itβs a story about the abundance of autumn and the bustle of a busy neighborhood market. Itβs also about the feeling of looking forward to the winter and of looking back to being a child.
In the Library
Our story tonight is called βIn the Libraryβ and itβs a story about a day spent in the cool quiet company of books. Itβs also about an early morning cup of coffee, the first cool days of Autumn and the excitement of a new book.