Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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's 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.comPurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 3rd, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 9) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: October 6th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 6) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a 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 Sierra Club. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode explores the excitement of autumn and the joy of foraging for food in nature. Topics include harvesting Staghorn sumac, making sumac tea and spice, collecting crab apples, discovering hidden treasures of tubers, and finding Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, juniper berries, wild violets, and mushrooms.

A story about a wedding ceremony held in a village, with preparations, delicious food, and community members coming together. Reflecting on cherishing small moments while pursuing big dreams.

A heartwarming story set in the village of Nothing Much, featuring a lost kitten, love after loss, and a magical spell with blue yarn. The narrator recounts a couple's love story and their wedding day, with a focus on clear skies. A touching tale of introducing a kitten to a friend and fostering the ability to love. The narrator's 'second sight' predicts clear skies for a wedding day and they watch the skies clear up from a tree.

A story set in the Village of Nothing Much about the morning routine at the inn and the preparations for an upcoming wedding. It explores themes of asking for help and finding comfort, while also sharing a secret coffee cake recipe.

In this podcast, the speaker shares a bedtime story called 'Something New' and discusses their support for a charity. They talk about discovering a hidden biking route to a peaceful lakeside area and helping their friend navigate a new relationship. They also prepare for a romantic date night and reminisce about their friendship with the groom at a dog park.