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 Leaf House

Our story tonight is called “The Leaf House” and it’s a story about an autumn day spent working in the yard. It’s also a game remembered from childhood, a spider’s web spun on a chrysanthemum, and different ways to think about home.

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In the Bleachers

Our story tonight is called “In the Bleachers”, and it’s a story about a game watched on a crisp fall evening. It’s also about pumpkins on doorsteps, flannel shirts, and remembering that there are lots of ways to grow.

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Bonfire

Our story tonight is called “Bonfire” and it’s a story about an evening on the beach toward the end of the summer. It’s also about bare feet in the sand, kite tails flapping in the air, and the subtle signs of the shifting season.

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Summer Feast

Our story tonight is called “Summer Feast”, and it’s a story about a meal eaten on a blanket spread over the grass. It’s also about shapes spotted in the clouds, whistle weeds, and taking the time to savor some favorite flavors.

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The Labyrinth

Our story tonight is called “The Labyrinth” and it’s a story about a slow walk on a gravel path in mid-summer. It’s also about hidden places, unseen acts of kindness, and the way cats sit in their windows and always looking for magic.

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The Turnaround

Our story tonight is called “The Turnaround” and it’s a story about a trip down a gravel road on a summer day. It’s also about bulrushes and bonfires, family stories, and coming back to a place you know well.

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In the Map Room

Our story tonight is called “In the Map Room” and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking at the world drawn out on paper. It’s also about a gasp of koi fish in a pond, a bike ride that leads somewhere surprising, and the view from the upper room of an old house.

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Wind and Wildflowers

Our story tonight is called “Wind and Wildflowers” and it’s a story about a summer afternoon walk in the woods. It’s also about the moments before the rain rolls in, the secret life of trees, and a glass of iced tea drunk from a back porch glider.

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The Inn Keeper

Our story tonight is called “The Inn Keeper” and it’s a story about a morning in early summer on the lake. It’s also about taking the time to do something well, a porch swing that faces the water and a slice of coffee cake on a thin china plate.

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The Hardware Store

Our story this week is called “The Hardware Store” and it's a story about finding all the right things for a few projects at home. It’s also about stacks of fresh-sawn wood, a packet of peanut butter cups, and the ride home, with the window down.

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A Dance in the Park

Our story tonight is called A Dance in the Park and it’s a story about coming back into the world after a bit of time spent alone. It’s also about a glass of pink hibiscus tea, window shopping on a downtown street and moving to the music on a sunny day.

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Old Houses

Our story tonight is called “Old Houses” and it’s a story about a wandering amble through an unknown neighborhood. It’s also about a forgotten piece of music in an old piano bench, a penny pressed into a sidewalk, and the stories we tell about the places we live.

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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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At the Hideaway

Our story tonight is called “At the Hideaway” and it’s a story about getting away to a tiny cabin in the woods. It’s also about seeing signs of Spring, a long walk, and finding a way to feel connected even when we’re far apart.

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The Jewelry Box

Our story tonight is called “The Jewelry Box” and it’s a story about an heirloom handed down through a family. It’s also about a jeweled broach pinned on the lapel of a jacket, Spring sunlight, and some good advice for when things break.

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The Tea Shop

Our story tonight is called “The Tea Shop” and it’s a story about a carefully prepared cup of tea drunk on a cool morning. It’s also about a cat with a crooked tail, a memory of belonging, and the days on the edge of a new season.

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All day, at home

Our story tonight is called “All Day, At Home” and it’s a story about tucking yourself away from the world for a bit. It’s also about watching winter from a window seat, red pepper flakes from the Italian coast, and the joy of minding one’s own business.

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Hearts and Flowers

Our story tonight is called “Hearts and Flowers” and it’s a story about showing someone what’s in your heart. It’s also about a Valentine’s Day card signed with a flourish, a shop full of flowers, and the moment that you decide to take a risk.

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Fresh Snow

Our story tonight is called “Fresh Snow” and it’s a story about time spent outside as the flakes fall. It’s also about a late-night bath, a peppermint stick in a cup of hot chocolate, and the easy comfort of long-held friends.

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A Break in the Weather

Our story tonight is called “A Break in the Weather” and it’s a story about a day in the sun. It’s also about a heart drawn on a window pane, dripping icicles, and that fresh open feeling that comes with a little bit of change.

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