Our story tonight is called “The Crow’s Nest” and it’s about a hike to a high spot when the trees are turning in the Autumn. It’s also about the generosity of a stranger, a bowl of granola, and a chance meeting where the forest thins and the view is best.

Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and the foods that go along with them. It’s also about a tart lemony spice harvested from a plant growing freely along the road, crabapples, and the bounty of autumn when you know where to look.

Our story tonight is called “Harvest Moon” and it’s a story about a night around the bonfire under the full moon. It’s also about resetting when your mind gets jumbled up with details, the best way to cut chives, and the closing in of the welcome autumn.

Our story tonight is called “Marmalade and Crumb” and it’s a story about a face looking up at you from a newspaper, its also about a new collar and leash, a first meeting that feels like a reunion and trusting your heart when it steers you in a direction you didn’t expect.

Our story tonight is called “At the Diamond” and it’s a story about a warm day, stretched out on a blanket under a tree. It’s also about jumping through a sprinkler on soft green grass, a dried flower with blue petals and a home run hit out past center field.

Our story tonight is called “The Main Sail” and it’s a story about the end of the summer traditions up at the cottage on the river. It’s also about penny candy in a brown paper bag, the sun just before it sets, and the ways we mark the time we spend with people we love.

Our story tonight is called Summer Storm and it’s a story about a cool cloudy day enjoyed from a favorite spot. It’s also about a simmering pot of soup on the stove, taking a day for pure rest, and an old friend to learn lessons.

Our story tonight is called “The Phone Booth” and it’s a story about a trip downtown with a forgotten envelope in hand. It’s also about a table of books for sale at the library, music coming from an open window in an alley, and a message delivered years ago that becomes a way to live day to day.

Our story tonight is called “Back to the Bakery” and it’s a story about the early morning preparations made in the kitchen before the Village of Nothing Much wakes. It’s also about a kitty with a crooked tail, hot donuts set out on a tray, and a summer pick-me-up made with love.

Our story tonight is called “From the Hammock” and it’s a story about naps, and where and when and under what circumstances we take them. It’s also about a slow walk through the garden, jars of pickles put up in the cellar, and knowing that what you seek is seeking you.

Our story tonight is called “The Lake at the Inn” and it’s a story about a misty summer morning on the water. It’s also about a mug of coffee poured by a friend, the sounds you hear when you truly stop to listen and a row boat just waiting to be pushed out away from shore.

Our story tonight is called Housewarming, part two and it’s the first time we’ve had a to be continued sort of story. It’s about a slow hunt for a gift for a friend. It’s also about freshly sharpened pencils, the stamp inside library books, and a daydream that connects the dots.

Our story tonight is called “Housewarming” and it’s a story about an event marked on the calendar to look forward to. It’s also about a window seat full of houseplants, an invitation in a red envelope, and a memory of a perfectly wrapped present.

Our story tonight is called “Daydreamer” and it’s a story about drifting from one thought to the next, giving into a bit of nostalgia and imagining what might be. It’s also about help from a stranger, the sound of the school bus coming down the street, and an open window on a spring morning.

Our story tonight is called “The Tulip Farm” and it’s a story about a bright spring day among beds of flowers. It’s also about a gift left at dawn, redwing blackbirds, and soft moments that take your breath away.

Our story tonight is called “Toast and Marmalade” and it’s a story about the first few months of a lifelong friendship. It’s also about a collar with a bell on it, letting go of what-ifs and the joy of watching someone discover a year of firsts.

Our story tonight is called “Sugar Snow” and it’s a story about shifting seasons. It’s also about pots of pansies, breakfast for dinner, and the people and places that teach us to play.

Our story tonight is called “Touchstone” and it’s a story about finding something unexpected along one’s path. It’s also about the way we think as children, thunder and lighting, and the things we find when we keep our eyes open.

Our story tonight is called “People Watching and the Coffee Shop” and it’s a story about the view from a table in the back corner, it’s also about found family, a neatly shoveled sidewalk, and simple ways to feel connected.

Our story tonight is called “Keepsake” and it’s a story about stepping back through time to remember a particular rainy day. It’s also about sunflowers, the things our younger selves can teach us, and a scrap of something saved for years in a box.