Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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The Evening of the 4th (Encore) Jul 02, 2026

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Originally aired July 7, 2025 (Season 16, Episode 2)

Our story tonight is called The Evening of the 4th, and it’s a story about a day-long event that ends with a picnic and a concert on the grass. It’s also about hand pies and potato salad, a busy kitchen full of aproned volunteers and the sound of the instruments tuning up on the patio. Thyme and lemon zest, and the satisfaction of sharing good times with your neighbors. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel⁠. The first month is on us.💙

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Slow Life Jun 29, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Slow Life, and it’s about changing your pace in lots of small ways. It’s also about the texture of tree bark, your shoulders releasing from your ears, and the feeling of cello music vibrating in your chest.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Tiny Paws Pug Rescue, finding pugs their forever homes.

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The Last Day of School (Encore) Jun 25, 2026

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Originally presented as Bonus Episode 6 of Season 15 (June 1, 2025)

Our story tonight is called The Last Day of School, and it’s a story about a slow parade of proud students through downtown Nothing Much. It’s also about baseball cards and bike spokes, lemon candies and bubbles, bookmarks and summer music, and lazy days ahead.

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Family Photos Jun 22, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Family Photos, and it’s a story about an afternoon in the village square and moments caught on film. It’s also about oak trees and rowboats, a gate in a fence and the feeling of belonging in your family and in your community.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to CommUNITY Pride of Saugatuck/Douglas. They support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through events, advocacy, partnerships, and year-round connection.

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The Cabin in Summer (Encore) Jun 18, 2026

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Originally aired June 23, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 50)

Our story tonight is called The Cabin in Summer, and it’s a story about days spent in the sunny garden and the shaded forest. It’s also about lemon balm and raspberries, the cool water of the creek running over your ankles, mushroom hunting and threshold sweeping, and the wisdom of wild places handed down from one generation to the next.

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Slightly More Happens - June Joy Jun 15, 2026

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Our stories tonight have us packing up the car and heading out of town to the cottage. They are stories about lounge chairs and lazy days, sailboats and swimsuits, and listening to the waves as they rock you to sleep.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is one in which all people have an abundance of nourishing, plant-based foods that maximize health for people, animals, and the planet.

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W-A-L-K (Encore) Jun 11, 2026

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Originally Aired: June 16, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 48)

Our story tonight is called W-A-L-K, and it’s a story about a little brown dog and his favorite outdoor activity. It’s also about the smell of watered lawns in the evening, a frisbee and friends from down the block, porch lights and watermelon, and the moment when you close the door on the day.

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The Gardener's Arms Jun 08, 2026

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Our story tonight is called The Gardener’s Arms, and it’s a story about a developing friendship at the Inn by the lake. It’s also about sunrise and suspenders, peonies and paddling in the shallows, and the safe harbor of someone you can count on.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting Fauna & Flora, working to save nature, together.

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Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live.

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Sit Meditation with Kathryn

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Paddling on the Canal (Encore) Jun 04, 2026

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Originally Aired: June 24, 2024 (Season 14, Episode 7)

Our story tonight is called Paddling on the Canal, and it’s a story about a quiet morning on the lake. It’s also about dragonflies and water lilies, weeping willows along the shore, a bell ringing from the back porch of the inn, and a connection point felt with people around the world.

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Pre-order Kathryn’s new book, On the Street Where You Live.

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Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much.

Sit Meditation with Kathryn

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Visit Nothing Much Happens for more Village fun.

Stop by the Cabin with this playlist.

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Piano Piano Jun 01, 2026

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Our story tonight is called Piano, Piano, and it’s a story about replacing rush with something more settled and helpful. It’s also about a walk and a watering can, a dishcloth and a deep breath, and the useful lessons we can learn at any age.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Solidarity and Snacks. They are a mutual aid group providing supplies along Skid Row every Saturday.

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Pre-order Kathryn’s new book ⁠⁠⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠⁠⁠.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to our daytime show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Sit Meditation with Kathryn⁠⁠

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