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 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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Over the River and Through the Woods (Encore)
Our story tonight is called Over the River and Through the Woods, 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.
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 âAt the Parade,â and itâs a story about a tradition to start off Thanksgiving morning. Itâs 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 itâs a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. Itâs 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 itâs a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. Itâs 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 itâs a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. Itâs 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 itâs a story about being in the right place at the right time to hear something special. Itâs 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. Itâs a story about a good deed undertaken in a forgotten corner of the village. Itâs 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. Itâs 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 Iâve ever heard in my life, it is the first of our three-part Halloween special. Itâs a story about a trip back to the Curios Shop and plans for one of the best times of the year. Itâs 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 itâs a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider is being served. Itâs also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when youâre paying attention.
The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club
Our story tonight is called The Corn Maze, or The Say Yes Club and itâs a story about a trip out into the country as the leaves fall. Itâs also about the smell of dried corn stalks, kettle corn, and wood chips and finding a group of friends to have adventures with.
The Crow's Nest (Reprise)
Our story tonight is called The Crowâs Nest and itâs about a hike to a high spot when the trees are turning in the Autumn. Itâs also about the generosity of a stranger, a bowl of granola, and a chance meeting where the forest thins and the view is best.
Fallen Trees & Firewood
Our story tonight is called Fallen Trees and Firewood, and itâs a story about a day spent in a meadow beside a cabin in the woods. Itâs also about a task made easier by a neighbor, dogs running together through dry leaves, the glory of the mountains and the generosity of trees.
Rosemary For Remembrance (Reprise)
Our story tonight is called Rosemary, for Remembrance 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.
The Porch Steps
Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and itâs a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. Itâs also about acorns falling on the sidewalk, the scent of a wood fire on a cool night, a daydream about the wind, and stepping back to take in a job well done.
Fall Foraging
Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and itâs a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. Itâs 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.
The Big Day
Our story tonight is called The Big Day, and itâs a story about a ceremony held beside the lake on a soft September day. Itâs also about piano music drifting through the air, champagne corks popping, catching ahold of moments as they pass, both big and small, and the whole village of Nothing Much coming together to celebrate love.
Something Blue
Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the village of Nothing Much. Itâs a story about autumn skies and turning leaves. Itâs also about a kitten wrapped in a shawl, star anise and peppermint, and letting yourself love again after loss.
Something Borrowed
Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and itâs the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothing Much. Itâs a story about early morning at the Inn. Itâs also about pretty plates brought out of the pantry cupboards... cardamom and cinnamon... and remembering that you donât have to do everything on your own.