Nothing Much Happens; Bedtime Stories For Grown-ups

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. So let's get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodes Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the just the right moment, and seedlings waiting for their chance to grow. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodes Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodes Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called The Jewelry Box and it’s a story about a 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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book! Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book! Get our ad-free and bonus episodes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called “Little Rituals” and it's a story about a simple way to shift into a calmer place. It’s also about tiny cups and saucers, a memory from a favorite place, and lessons learned from Mom. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called Under the Tree and it’s a story about a day of decorating around the house. It’s also about a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, a box of ornaments wrapped in paper, and the things that connect us to the past. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called “Skating in the Park” and it’s a story about revisiting a yearly tradition. It’s also about a thermos of coffee waiting to warm you up, thick socks, and the kind of friends who even after a while apart, can pick right back up where they left off. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at a long kitchen table with people who know you well. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This story mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called “The Cabin in the Woods” and it’s a story about a trip along winding roads and a special place at the end of them. It’s also about pine cones high in their branches, a jigsaw puzzle spread out on the kitchen table, and a calm quiet feeling that comes from being far away from everything. So get cozy and ready to sleep. This episode mentions alcohol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called Grandmother’s Grimoire and it’s a story about a family heirloom that arrives in the crispy cool days of October. It’s also about an afternoon in the attic with old trunks and photographs, a cup of sugar from the pantry, and the return of an old friend. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called The First Cool Days and it's a story about that pivotal time between seasons and how lovely it can be to go from the heat of the lakeside to the cool shadowy days of September. It’s also about being allowed some time to be alone and quiet, a candle burning on a kitchen windowsill, and the best bite of watermelon. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called “Back to School” and it’s a story about the tingling anticipation of a new school year. It’s also about freshly sharpened pencils neatly tucked into a case, Halloween candy eaten a bit early, and the thrill of learning something new. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our story tonight is called “Summer Harvest” and it’s a story about the result of a season’s worth of hard work and planning. It’s also about telling time like a farmer would, a red popsicle eaten under a maple tree, and rows of canned tomatoes neatly lined up in the pantry. So get cozy and ready to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices