Kathryn Nicolai

Carrot cake.

I smiled with my eyes still closed.

It wasn't a birthday or a holiday, but then I remembered it was a Sunday and I hadn't had carrot cake in a month of those.

So I flipped through the cards in the tin till I found a passed down recipe.

I smiled into the breeze.

I was happy.

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Hi, I'm Katherine Nicolai, and if you're looking for something gentle to listen to that isn't news or true crime or self-improvement, I made this for you.

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much is like easy listening, but for fiction.

Cozy, warm, calm stories about ordinary moments that feel a little magical.

They're grounding, soothing, and quietly uplifting without being cheesy, relaxing without putting you to sleep, and just dreamy enough to remind you that there's still sweetness in everyday life.

Perfect for your commute, while you're tidying up, or when you want a little escape that feels simple and good.

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Welcome to Bedtime Stories for Everyone.

in which nothing much happens.

You feel good, and then you fall asleep.

I'm Catherine Nicolai.

I write and read all the stories you hear on Nothing Much Happens.

Audio engineering is by Bob Wittersheim.

And this week, we are giving to Hot Mess Express.