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 you’ve 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 donate to a non-profit. View past episode and charity list.
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Little Rituals
Our story tonight is called “Little Rituals” and it’s a story about a simple way to shift into a calmer place. It’s 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 “Under the Tree” and it’s a story about a day of decorating around the house. It’s 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 “Skating in the Park” and it’s a story about revisiting a yearly tradition. It’s 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 “Over the River and through the Woods“ and it’s a story about going home for Thanksgiving. It’s 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 “The Cabin in the Woods” and it’s a story about a trip along winding roads and a special place at the end of them. It’s 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 “Grandmother’s Grimoire” and it’s a story about a family heirloom that arrives in the crispy cool days of October. It’s 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 “Rosemary, for Remembrance” and it’s a story about preparing a garden for the coming frost. It’s 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 “Back to School” and it’s a story about the tingling anticipation of a new school year. It’s 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 “Summer Harvest” and it’s a story about the result of a season’s worth of hard work and planning. It’s 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 “The Dog Days of Summer” and it’s a story about a day with a best friend. It’s 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 “A Letter in an Envelope” and it’s a story about the everyday magic of messages sent between friends. It’s also about peanut butter spread on toast, a favorite spot on the back porch, and a lifelong habit of saving stories.