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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 youâve 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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All day, at home
Our story tonight is called âAll Day, At Homeâ and itâs a story about tucking yourself away from the world for a bit. Itâs also about watching winter from a window seat, red pepper flakes from the Italian coast, and the joy of minding oneâs own business.
Hearts and Flowers
Our story tonight is called âHearts and Flowersâ and itâs a story about showing someone whatâs in your heart. Itâs also about a Valentineâs Day card signed with a flourish, a shop full of flowers, and the moment that you decide to take a risk.
Fresh Snow
Our story tonight is called âFresh Snowâ and itâs a story about time spent outside as the flakes fall. Itâs also about a late-night bath, a peppermint stick in a cup of hot chocolate, and the easy comfort of long-held friends.
A Break in the Weather
Our story tonight is called âA Break in the Weatherâ and itâs a story about a day in the sun. Itâs also about a heart drawn on a window pane, dripping icicles, and that fresh open feeling that comes with a little bit of change.
Little Rituals
Our story tonight is called âLittle Ritualsâ and itâs a story about a simple way to shift into a calmer place. Itâs also about tiny cups and saucers, a memory from a favorite place and lessons learned from mom.
Under the Tree
Our story tonight is called âUnder the Treeâ and itâs a story about a day of decorating around the house. Itâs also about a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, a box of ornaments wrapped in paper, and the things that connect us to the past.
Skating in the Park
Our story tonight is called âSkating in the Parkâ and itâs a story about revisiting a yearly tradition. Itâs 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.
Over the River and through the Woods
Our story tonight is called âOver the River and through the Woodsâ and itâs a story about going home for Thanksgiving. Itâs also about fresh rolls from the bakery, late-night card games, and sitting at a long kitchen table with people who know you well.
The Cabin in the Woods
Our story tonight is called âThe Cabin in the Woodsâ and itâs a story about a trip along winding roads and a special place at the end of them. Itâs also about pine cones high in their branches, a jigsaw puzzle spread out on the kitchen table, and a calm quiet feeling that comes from being far away from everything.
Grandmother's Grimoire
Our story tonight is called âGrandmotherâs Grimoireâ and itâs a story about a family heirloom that arrives in the crispy cool days of October. Itâs also about an afternoon in the attic with old trunks and photographs, a cup of sugar from the pantry, and the return of an old friend.
Rosemary for Remembrance
Our story tonight is called âRosemary, for Remembranceâ and itâs a story about preparing a garden for the coming frost. Itâs also about a row of pumpkins waiting to be claimed, what the poets have to say about herbs, and the unending generosity of nature.
Back to School
Our story tonight is called âBack to Schoolâ and itâs a story about the tingling anticipation of a new school year. Itâs also about freshly sharpened pencils neatly tucked into a case, Halloween candy eaten a bit early, and the thrill of learning something new.
Summer Harvest
Our story tonight is called âSummer Harvestâ and itâs a story about the result of a seasonâs worth of hard work and planning. Itâs also about telling time like a farmer would, a red popsicle eaten under a maple tree, and rows of canned tomatoes neatly lined up in the pantry.
The Dog Days of Summer
Our story tonight is called âThe Dog Days of Summerâ and itâs a story about a day with a best friend. Itâs also about a cucumber picked from the garden, meeting friends in the park the most important lessons we learn from the animals we share our lives with.
A Letter in an Envelope
Our story tonight is called âA Letter in an Envelopeâ and itâs a story about the everyday magic of messages sent between friends. Itâs also about peanut butter spread on toast, a favorite spot on the back porch, and a lifelong habit of saving stories.
At the Summer Fair
Our story tonight is called âAt the Summer Fairâ and itâs a story about a yearly tradition and how it changes in the different summers of your life. Itâs also about plums taken from the icebox, a handmade cup wrapped in paper, and strolling along the river as the streetlights blink on above you.
Someplace only we know
Our story tonight is called âSomeplace only we knowâ and itâs a story about being drawn out on a summer night to explore and feel the evening air on your face. Itâs also about a cup of lemon ice, riding down a hill on your bicycle, and remembering something sweet that youâd long ago forgotten.
Fireflies on a summer night
Our story tonight is called âFireflies on a summer nightâ and itâs a story about the magic language of lighting bugs. Itâs also about the cool quiet feeling of being all by yourself in the moonlight, words that start with the letter G, and a persistent enduring belief in magic.