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 donations.

 

Unwind in mind and body with the Quiet Mind x Nothing Much Happens Weighted Pillow! Hug, hold, and relax deeply as you listen.

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The Canoe

Our story tonight is called The Canoe and it’s a story about sunny days spent near and on the water. It’s also about a journal to write about the best parts of the day in, falling asleep in crisp cool sheets, and the way sunlight reflects on the water.

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Road Trip

Our story tonight is called Road Trip and it’s a story about riding down the interstate with the windows down on a sunny day. It’s also about a little town down the road to explore, a plaque on a park bench, and the first of the summer strawberries.

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Petrichor

Our story tonight is called Petrichor and it’s a story about things getting greener as the spring rain falls. It’s also about a record player with a favorite album on the turntable, deer dozing in the grass, and making a habit out of enjoying yourself.

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Flower day at the market

Our story tonight is called Flower Day at the Market and it’s a story about the signs of summer showing up in parks and gardens and the market. It’s also about sidewalk sales, a guitar being tuned, and fresh growing things as far as the eye can see.

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The Bicycle Shop

Our story tonight is called The Bicycle Shop and it’s a story about a dream that finds its time and place to come true. It’s also about shiny chrome bumpers, a mug of coffee drunk in the quiet of the shop in the morning, and what can happen when you stop waiting to feel ready.

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The Front Door and the Back Door

Our story tonight is called The Front Door and the Back Door and it’s a story about a bit of Spring Cleaning inside and outside the house. It’s also about butterflies drawn in chalk on the sidewalk, a message arriving at just the right moment, and seedlings waiting for their chance to grow.

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The Weathervane

Our story tonight is called The Weathervane and it’s a story about a few acres out in the country. It’s also about the smell of fresh hay on a warm morning, mud boots for getting chores done, and a pocketful of carrots for the donkeys in the last stall of the barn.

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The Pantry

Our story tonight is called “The Pantry” and it’s a story about a chore that becomes a sort of meditation. It’s also about neat rows of cans with their labels all turned the same way, the satisfaction of a job well done, and taking care of little you, even once you’re all grown up.

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Dog Walk

Our story tonight is called Dog Walk and it’s a story about a daily excursion out into the neighborhood streets. It’s also about games played through the fence, walking with a spring in your step and a window seat where you can watch the street.

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Spring Cleanup

Our story tonight is called Spring Cleanup and it’s a story about one of the first warm sunny days of the year. It’s also about bird feeders full of seed hanging in the branches, a vintage Tupperware box full of treats, and the simple idea that many hands make light work.

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Begin Again

Our story tonight is called Begin Again and it’s a story about a reset scheduled for the equinox. It’s also about sunrise watched from an open hatchback on a road outside of town, birds and squirrels ringing in the spring, and making your own rituals to mark a moment.

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Pillow Forts and Treehouses

Our story tonight is called Pillow Forts and Treehouses and it’s a story about a rainy afternoon tucked into a hideaway. It’s also about the big ideas of children, a bowl of pretzels and apple slices, and remembering that you are never too old to enjoy a fort.

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Hyacinths

Our story tonight is called Hyacinths and it’s a story about a sneak peek at Spring from the tail end of Winter. It’s also about sweet potatoes and shelves full of sauces and spices, a gift given while a back is turned, and the patience that comes with a bit of hope and fresh air.

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Opening Night

Our story tonight is called Opening Night and it’s a story about the moments before the curtain rises. It’s also about flowers in the green room, the electric feeling of stepping out from the wings, and an armful of programs waiting to be passed out.

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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.

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Supper Club

Our story tonight is called Supper Club and it’s a story about adventures in cooking and friendship. It’s also about less being more, a bubbling pandowdy, and the patience it takes to carefully fold a dumpling.

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Mixtape

Our story tonight is called Mixtape and it’s a story about a box of memories tangled up with songs. It’s also about the messages we send with the tracks we pick out, new batteries in an old walkman, and finding the music that helps you find yourself.

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Breathe in, Breathe out

Our story tonight is called “Breathe in, Breathe out” and it’s a story about setting aside some time to just be in a special place. It’s also about a cup of green tea, learning to hop away a little less, and the goodness of knowing you are welcome.

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Cold Snap and Crosswords

Our story tonight is called Cold Snap and Crosswords and it’s a story about a midwinter morning when you’ve got no plans to leave the house. It’s also about feeling snug and tucked well away from the winter wind, books of puzzles, and the view from the top floor.

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Crumb Comes Home

Our story tonight is called Crumb Comes Home and it’s a story about a little dog and his first few months with his new family. It’s also about learning new things, Christmas sweaters, and taking long naps when you know you’re home for good.

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