Nothing much happens; bedtime stories for grown-ups

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Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it's a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It's also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease. At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Pups Without Borders working to rescue pups of all ages.pupswithoutborders.org Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! → nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. It's also about a busy kitchen crowded with friends, donkeys lined up along the split rail fence, music played in the open air, and building a family of our friends, furry and otherwise.   Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription   We donate to a different charity and this week we are giving to Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary, the Midwest's largest farm animal sanctuary. sashafarm.orgPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called “At the Parade” and it's a story about a tradition to start off Thanksgiving morning. It's also about the sky at dawn, streaked with pink, noticing small things that make life sweet and a marching band coming down Main Street. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it's a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It's 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Greyhound Rescue. They ethically rescue, lovingly rehabilitate, and safely rehome greyhounds; giving them a voice through advocacy and education. greyhoundrescue.com.auPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it's a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It's 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it's a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It's 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. Our Premium Plus Feed has over 30 exclusive bonus episodes. I've just written a really nice story called Afternoon Tea that lives on that feed. It also has extra long episodes, which we call Slightly More Happens. I know, I crack me up, and we just added our longest ever. It is over three and half hours long and compiles all the stories from the recent wedding at the Inn, including a bonus At the Reception episode. Subscribe now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Amnesty International USA. https://www.amnestyusa.org/contact-us/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles and it's a story about being in the right place at the right time to hear something special. It's also about seashells on a shelf, stacks of pumpkins on storefront stoops and the trips we take to bring each other back home. It was inspired by a conversation I had with our pre-order winner, a lovely lady named Ginger. Her memories set my imagination spinning and this is where it landed.  Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. It's a story about a good deed undertaken in a forgotten corner of the village. It's also about train tracks and moss, mending something that was long broken, and being seen for who you are. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to a charity founded in my own neighborhood. It's called Natalie Jane's Book Club, and it supports initiatives that bridge the access gap in kindergarten readiness. https://www.pagesbkshop.com/wishlist/351 For ad-free and bonus episodes, we'd love for you to become a subscriber to our Premium feeds. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. It's also about cornstalks and strings of purple and orange lights, crochet hooks and ink pens, and a new friendship that will make the coming winter so sweet. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name I've ever heard in my life, it is the first of our three-part Halloween special. It's a story about a trip back to the Curios Shop, and plans for one of the best times of year. It's 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.   Bob has spooked-up versions of our Halloween stories from every year of the show, they're a lot of fun, full of sound effects and available for free at nothingmuchhappens.com.  While you're there you can buy merch, sign up for our ad-free and bonus episodes, and just enjoy some of the lovely illustrations of our village.   We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which exists to protect Africa's wildlife, and to preserve habitats for the future of all wild species.  https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.orgPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story this week is called Fall Fair and it's a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider is being served. It's also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when you're paying attention. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodesPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Corn Maze, or The Say Yes Club and it's a story about a trip out into the country as the leaves fall. It's also about the smell of dried corn stalks, kettle corn and wood chips and finding a group of friends to have adventures with. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Lonely Whale who work to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean. https://www.lonelywhale.org   If you're interested in also waking up with me, I have a free ten minute meditation podcast called First This. They are simple, easy to use and understand practices to start your day. Ad-free and available on all platforms, just search First This. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodesPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Fallen Trees and Firewood, and it's a story about a day spent in a meadow beside a cabin in the woods. It's 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. We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Nature Conservancy, whose purpose is to tackle the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. https://www.nature.org/en-us/ If you've been awake long enough to actually hear any stories lately, and wanted to hear just a bit more about the wedding at the Inn, and Marmalade and Crumb, you can subscribe to our premium plus feed. I wrote one more wedding story and it is a bonus feature there. We have our complete catalogue there, all ad-free, and with dozens of bonus stories. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.com.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Subscribe to our bonus and ad-free episodes, request a cameo from Kathryn, and learn more about the village of Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it's a story about a tending to asatisfying chore on cool day. It's 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.We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the SierraClub. They work to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth.https://www.sierraclub.org/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it's a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and 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.So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodesPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Big Day, and it's a story about a ceremony heldbeside the lake on a soft September day. It's 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. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to TheInternational Committee of the Red Cross They are on the ground in Libya, responding to urgent humanitarian needs. https://www.icrc.org/en/donate  For more Nothing Much, including bonus episodes, you can find everything atwww.nothingmuchhappens.com Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a muchanticipated event in the village of Nothing Much. It's a story about autumn skies and turning leaves. It's also about a kitten wrapped in a shawl, star anise and  peppermint, and letting yourself love again after loss.We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to WorldCentral Kitchen. They are teaming up with Moroccan volunteers to provide food andwater in the remote areas hardest hit by the earthquake.https://wck.org  If you'd like to subscribe to our ad-free and bonus episodes, visitwww.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed and it's the next installment in ourseries leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothing Much. It's a story about early morning at the Inn. It's also about pretty plates brought out of the pantrycupboards... cardamom and cinnamon... and remembering that you don't have to doeverything on your own. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to theGoFundMe Education Fund. This funds as many teacher-led back to school fundraisers as possible. https://www.gofundme.com/f/learning-and-education-cause-fund. We have a link to them in our show notes. Subscribe to our ad-free and bonus episodes at nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Something New and it's a story about stumbling upon abeautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It's also about lily pads, an X marked on amap and the joy of watching a friend step into a new season of their life.We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the FruitTree Planting Foundation, Working to alleviate world hunger, combat climate change,strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.https://www.ftpf.org If you need more Nothing Much, you can wake up with out ten minute meditationpodcast called First This, it is free, ad-free and available on all podcast apps. We also justreleased a really sweet bonus episode over on our Premium Plus feed, you can become asubscriber at www.nothingmuchhappens.com. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Something Old and it's a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It's also about taking the time to do something well, an embroidery hoop and an orange ribbon and seeing magic in every day objects that can tell stories from the past. Our charity this week is Sea Shepherd They work to conserve and protect wildlife in the world's oceans and ecosystems. https://seashepherd.org Subscribe to our ad-free and bonus episodes, buy merch and enjoy all things Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappens.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Retreat and it's a story about some time spent somewhere quiet and calm. It's also about paths through a pine forest, the soft experience of living moment to moment and a butterfly finding jasmine as she flits among plants deep in the woods. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Maui Strong Fund. The fund is providing financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong  www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Camping Out and it's a story about a tent set up in the backyard on a summer night. It's also about fireflies blinking from between the trees, a pep talk that helps you forget your worries and a snoring dog, stretched out between the sleeping bags. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Whaley Children's Center in my hometown of Flint Michigan. https://whaleychildren.org Whaley Children's Center empowers youth and families to overcome trauma. To subscribe to our ad-free and premium feeds, buy merch and autographed books, request a cameo from Kathryn or learn more about the Village of Nothing Much visit www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm and it's a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. It's also about the animals having their say, a rest with the cows in their pasture and an invitation stuck to the fridge with a heart shaped magnet. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to NAMI, the National Association for Mental Illness www.nami.org Nami works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. Subscribe to our Premium or Premium Plus feeds, buy an autographed book and enjoy NMH extras at www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Our story tonight is called Stone Fruit and it's a story about a sweet part of the summer season. It's also about how many pecks make a bushel, lovely silly kid logic, apple blossoms and vanilla and picking the best peach with your own two hands. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the National Audubon Society https://www.audubon.org/ “We protect birds and the places they need.” Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Boathouse and it's a story about an escape down to the end of the dock on a hot day. It's also about a drawer full of old maps with dotted lines to mark journeys taken, the scent of lavender on your skin and enjoying the pockets of ordinary magic wherever they can be found. This week we are giving to Ferst Readers (ferstreaders.org) “Strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development.”Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Heirloom and it's a story about a garden in the middle of summer. It's also about things handed down through generations, making and keeping friends of all ages and a stack of farmer's almanacs in the quiet corner of a shed. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to https://www.guidingeyes.org/ They provide guide dogs to people with vision loss. Get more nothing much here: www.nothingmuchhappens.com  Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called RSVP and it's a story about a stack of envelopes on their way to being delivered. It's also about a day many have suspected was on its way, the view from the front porch swing and how good it is to have something to look forward to. This week we are giving to monafoundation.org. They work to support grassroots initiatives around the world that educate all children, empower women and girls, and enable them to transform their own communities.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Joy Ride and it's a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It's also about music coming from the records shop's door, a new book in a beloved series and riding off into the sunset with the windows rolled down.   We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Dougy Center www.dougy.org The Dougy Center provides grief support in a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and their families.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Magic Words and it's a story about a trip into town on summer morning. It's also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, a dog biscuit buried in the flower beds, how a moment at the start of the day can alter your path, and something in a shop window that catches your eye.  We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Alliance for the Great Lakes at greatlakes.org. They are a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Waves at Night and it's a continuation of last week's story, still set at the cottage on a warm day. It's also about poppies blooming by the roadside, a journal waiting beside the glider on the porch and sleeping with the windows open as the waves roll in on the beach.  We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Outright International Working together to promote LGBTQIA+ rights and equality through advocacy campaigns and legal support. https://outrightinternational.org/ Subscribe to our Premium or Premium Plus feeds for ad-free and bonus episodes https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm Get more coziness at https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called A Day at the Cottage and it's a story about settling back into a beloved place as the weather warms up. It's also about a cupboard full of old dishes that have served meals for decades, a stack of magazines to flip through from the lounge chair, and a love for hand-me-downs and the memories they carry. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Alliance for the Great Lakes at greatlakes.org. They are a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called Strawberry Moon and it's a story about dusk on the porch on one of the first warm evenings of summer. It's also about the lit window of a neighbor's house, the quiet tick of clock in the hall and a good book before bed.  This week we are giving to International Rescue Committee whose purpose is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. https://www.rescue.org/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Bookfair and it's a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It's also about the last days of school before summer vacation, taking class outside into the open air and the feeling of watching little ones grow up and expand their worlds. Get more Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappens.com We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Reading is FUNdamental, Committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children. https://www.rif.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Piano and it's a story about an out of tune instrument ready for a new owner. It's also about birds with glimmering feathers, an old Victorian house full of treasures and a friendship formed from an act of generosity. We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to the janegoodallinstitute.org They find practical ways to make the greatest lasting impact for people, animals, and the environment. Subscribe to our ad-free and bonus feeds at nothingmuchhappens.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story tonight is called The Lilac Grower and it's a story about a beloved flower that blooms briefly in the spring. It's also about a clothesline strung with a new cord, a serendipitous meeting on a dirt road and a reminder of how to be a good and gentle neighbor. We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to worldliteracyfoundation.org They envision a world in which every one of us can read and write, in which there is free access to education for all.” Some of the ways you support us so that we can support others is to rate and review the podcast, share it with friends, buy my book or ask your library to order it, or to subscribe to our premium feeds. Learn more at nothingmuchhappens.com

Our story tonight is called Dandelions and Mayapples and it's a story about a trip down to the creek on a spring afternoon. It's also about a bench on the bank where the sound of the water echos, rhododendrons and stone steps and giving yourself grace to ebb and flow. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to BookAid https://bookaid.org/ They work for a world where everyone has access to books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.

Our story tonight is called At the Tower Mill and it's a story about the sails of a windmill turning in the Spring breeze. It's also about a warm morning and breakfast in the open air, cherry trees, carved burstone and the things that bring neighbors together. Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Habitat for Humanity https://www.habitat.org