Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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The Lilac Grower May 08, 2023

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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.”

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Dandelions & Mayapples May 01, 2023

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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 echoes, rhododendrons, and stone steps, and giving yourself the grace to ebb and flow.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to BookAid

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At the Tower Mill Apr 24, 2023

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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.

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Five Year Anniversary Special! Apr 17, 2023

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Let's celebrate five years of bedtime stories and sweet dreams together with this special Q & A episode with Kathryn and Bob! While still relaxing and calm, this episode is best saved for a time other than bedtime.

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Old Houses (Encore) Apr 17, 2023

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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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Back Home Again Apr 10, 2023

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Our story tonight is called Back Home Again and it is the final chapter (for now) in the great saga of Marmalade the cat and her dog friends, Crumb and Birdy. It’s about the end of a trip away and the memories that are carried home after. It’s also about a sunny plaza and cups of lemonade, falling in love, and a tea party that serves catnip and biscuits.

Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Best Friends Animal Society, “working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across America, giving pets second chances and happy homes.”

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Marmalade at the Inn, Part 3 Apr 03, 2023

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Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Three because I just have too much to tell you about Marmalade the cat, and her dog friends Crumb and Birdy. It’s a story about a bit of the Inn’s history. It’s also about fresh sheets, a package waiting at the front door, and the sweet sound of ringing bells.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Old Dog Haven. “Using a large network of foster homes to provide loving, safe homes for unadoptable senior dogs in need.”

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Marmalade at the Inn, Part 2 Mar 27, 2023

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Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Two and if you didn’t hear part one, it couldn’t matter less. It’s a story about the beautiful old Inn that sits on the edge of the lake and the Innkeeper who takes care of all who stay there. It’s also about enjoying a new routine, the healing result of a bit of affection, and a bright morning at the end of a long winter.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are supporting True Colors United, working to implement innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.

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Sticks and Stones (Encore) Mar 20, 2023

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Our story tonight is called “Sticks and Stones” and it’s a story about solitude and slowing down for a long walk. It’s also about a stream full of colored rocks, one man’s treasure, and a spot in the forest for admiring beautiful things.

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Marmalade at the Inn, Part 1 Mar 13, 2023

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Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn and it’s a story about a few days at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about dog beds laid out in front of the fire, three cups of coffee poured in the library, and a small adventure for three of our favorite souls in the village of Nothing Much.

This week we are giving to the charity Blessings in a Backpack whose purpose is to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.

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