Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Episodes
Sleeping Weather
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Sleeping Weather” and it’s a story about a break from the heat and humidity. It’s also about the view from the po...
The Librarian
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Librarian” and it’s a story about the quiet of the closed-up library at the end of the day. It’s also about t...
The Corner Store
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Corner Store and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things...
Old Friends
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Old Friends and it’s a story about plans falling apart so that something even better can fall together. It’s also abou...
Raining Cats and Dogs
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Raining Cats and Dogs and it’s a story about a playdate for a few furry friends. It’s also about someone’s first tri...
Yard Sale, or, Another Man's Treasure
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Yard Sale or Another Man’s Treasure and it’s a story about a neighborhood event on a summer day. It’s also about sid...
The Potter's Wheel
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Potter’s Wheel and it’s a story about the pleasures of making something with your own two hands. It’s also about...
Beach Walk
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Beach Walk, and it’s a story about meeting the morning light where the water meets the land. It’s also about the first...
Fireflies on a Summer Night (Encore)
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Fireflies on a summer night” and it’s a story about the magic language of lighting bugs. It’s also about the cool...
Summer at the Inn, Part 3
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is the last installment in our Summer at the Inn series, at least for now. It’s a story about a book waiting to be picked up and r...
Summer at the Inn, Part 2
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is taking us back to the Inn for part 2 in this series. It’s a story about a busy afternoon for the innkeeper. It’s also about w...
Summer at the Inn, Part 1
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer at the Inn and it’s a story about a morning by the lake at the great old house. It’s also about setting a table...
Hummingbird
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Hummingbird and it’s a story about the calm after the storm. It’s also about a cool glass of iced coffee drunk on the ...
Rain and Shine
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Rain and Shine” and it’s a story about a solid day’s effort in the garden followed by a long shower and dinner as...
At the Drive-in
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called At the Drive-In and it’s a story about a chance meeting on a summer evening. It’s also about bubbles and whirligigs, s...
The Canoe
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Canoe and it’s a story about sunny days spent near and on the water. It’s also about a journal to write about the ...
Road Trip
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Road Trip and it’s a story about riding down the interstate with the windows down on a sunny day. It’s also about a li...
Petrichor
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Petrichor and it’s a story about things getting greener as the spring rain falls. It’s also about a record player with...
First This, Episode 1
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let Kathryn lead you through a short meditation and learn a very useful mantra along the way. If you are overwhelmed, and have a lot on your plate, th...
Flower Day at the Market
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Flower Day at the Market and it’s a story about the signs of summer showing up in parks and gardens and the market. It’...
The Bicycle Shop
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Bicycle Shop and it’s a story about a dream that finds its time and place to come true. It’s also about shiny chro...
The Front Door and the Back Door (Encore)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
The Weathervane
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Weathervane and it’s a story about a few acres out in the country. It’s also about the smell of fresh hay on a war...
Dog Walk
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Dog Walk and it’s a story about a daily excursion out into the neighborhood streets. It’s also about games played thro...
Spring Cleanup
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Spring Cleanup and it’s a story about one of the first warm sunny days of the year. It’s also about bird feeders full ...
The Pantry
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Pantry” and it’s a story about a chore that becomes a sort of meditation. It’s also about neat rows of cans w...
Begin Again
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Begin Again and it’s a story about a reset scheduled for the equinox. It’s also about sunrise watched from an open hat...
Pillow Forts and Treehouses
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Pillow Forts and Treehouses and it’s a story about a rainy afternoon tucked into a hideaway. It’s also about the big i...
Hyacinths
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Hyacinths and it’s a story about a sneak peak at Spring from the tail end of Winter. It’s also about sweet potatoes an...
Opening Night
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So get cozy and ready to sleep.Our story tonight is called Opening Night and it’s a story about the moments before the curtain rises. It’s also ab...
The Dog Days of Summer
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Dog Days of Summer” and it’s a story about the a day with a best friend. It’s also about a cucumber picked fr...
Supper Club
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Supper Club and it’s a story about adventures in cooking and friendship. It’s also about less being more, a bubbling p...
Mixtape
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Mixtape and it’s a story about a box of memories tangled up with songs. It’s also about the messages we send with the ...
Breathe In, Breathe Out
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Breathe in, Breathe out” and it’s a story about setting aside some time to just be in a special place. It’s also ...
Cold Snap and Crosswords
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Cold Snap and Crosswords and it’s a story about a midwinter morning when you’ve got no plans to leave the house. It’...
Crumb Comes Home
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Crumb Comes Home and it’s a story about a little dog and his first few months with his new family. It’s also about lea...
The Solarium
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Solarium and it’s a story about a sunny break in a cold month. It’s also about sweet-smelling citrus, a warm brigh...
Auld Lang Syne
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Auld Lang Syne, and it’s a story about daybreak on a new year. It’s also about a little book with a page missing, what...
Over the Fence
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Over the Fence and it’s a story about two friends and their plans for the New Year. It’s also about shooting stars see...
The Innkeeper's Holiday
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Holiday and it’s a story about a favorite time of year celebrated at the Inn by the lake. It’s also ...
The Holly and The Ivy
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Holly and the Ivy and it’s a story about a trip into the woods on the first snowy day of winter. It’s also about h...
Winter Market
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Winter Market, and it’s a story about a bustling marketplace on a bright December morning. It’s also about cups made o...
Light a Candle
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Light a Candle and it’s a story about reminding each other about the light that lasts through the long nights of winter....
At the Parade
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “At the Parade” and it’s a story about a tradition to start off Thanksgiving morning. It’s also about the sky at d...
First Frost
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called First Frost and it’s a story about enjoying the sparkle of the first signs of winter. It’s also about a kitty watching...
Autumn at the Cabin
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Cabin and it’s a story about some time away to rest and restore. It’s also about a stack of books waitin...
Table for One
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Table for One and it's a story about a rainy afternoon watched from a favorite place. It’s also about an old radiator th...
Trick or Treat
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat and it’s a story about a roaming the streets on All Hallow’s Eve. It’s also about a gust of wind that...
Fall Fair
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story this week is called “Fall Fair” and it’s a story about a day with loved ones out where the blue ribbons are handed out and the cider i...
The Pumpkin Farmer
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Pumpkin Farmer” and it’s a story about a family tradition and the harvest that comes after a season of careful ...
The Crow's Nest
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Fall Foraging
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Fall Foraging and it’s a story about the first signs of the changing seasons and foods that go along with them. It’s a...
Harvest Moon
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Harvest Moon” and it’s a story about a night around the bonfire under the full moon. It’s also about resetting wh...
Marmalade and Crumb
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Marmalade and Crumb” and it’s a story about a face looking up at you from a newspaper, its also about a new collar ...
At the Diamond
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called At the Diamond and it’s a story about a warm day, stretched out on a blanket under a tree. It’s also about jumping thr...
The Main Sail
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Main Sail and it’s a story about the end of the summer traditions up at the cottage on the river. It’s also about ...
Summer Storm
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer Storm and it’s a story about a cool cloudy day enjoyed from a favorite spot. It’s also about a simmering pot of...
The Phone Booth
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Phone Booth and it’s a story about a trip downtown with a forgotten envelope in hand. It’s also about a table of b...
Back To The Bakery
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Back to the Bakery and it’s a story about the early morning preparations made in the kitchen before the Village of Nothi...
From the Hammock
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called From the Hammock and it’s a story about naps, and where and when and under what circumstances we take them. It’s also ...
The Lake at the Inn
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called the Lake at the Inn and it’s a story about a misty summer morning on the water. It’s also about a mug of coffee poured...
Housewarming, Part 2
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Housewarming, part two and it’s the first time we’ve had a to be continued sort of story. It’s about a slow hunt for...
Housewarming, Part 1
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Housewarming and it’s a story about an event marked on the calendar to look forward to. It’s also about a window seat ...
Daydreamer
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Daydreamer and it’s a story about drifting from one thought to the next, giving into a bit of nostalgia and imagining wh...
The Tulip Farm
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Tulip Farm and it’s a story about a bright spring day among beds of flowers. It’s also about a gift left at dawn, ...
Toast and Marmalade
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Toast and Marmalade and it’s a story about the first few months of a lifelong friendship. It’s also about a collar wit...
Sugar Snow
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Sugar Snow and it’s a story about shifting seasons. It’s also about pots of pansies, breakfast for dinner and the peop...
Touchstone
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Touchstone and it’s a story about finding something unexpected along one’s path. It’s also about the way we think as...
People Watching and The Coffee Shop
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called People Watching and the Coffee Shop and it’s a story about the view from a table in the back corner, it’s also about f...
Keepsake
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Keepsake and it’s a story about stepping back through time to remember a particular rainy day. It’s also about sunflow...
Clean Slate
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Clean Slate” and it’s a story about a room of one’s own. It’s also about a jade plant on a window sill, a bit o...
All The Way Around The Lake
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called All the way around the Lake and it’s a story about a slow walk on a cold day. It’s also about crossing bridges, a pape...
Game Night
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the new year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a me...
City Sidewalks
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks, and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also ab...
Lost & Found
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Lost and Found and it’s a story about the first snowfall of the year. It’s also about firewood stacked high beside the...
Friendsgiving
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Friendsgiving and it’s a story about a meal shared on mismatched dishes across an old table. It’s also about a gate co...
Bells and Whistles
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Bells and Whistles and it’s a story about being in the right place at the right time to hear something special. It’s a...
The Other Innkeeper
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Other Innkeeper and it’s a story about a memory and the path it lays out. It’s also about a card waiting to fall i...
The Leaf House
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Leaf House and it’s a story about an autumn day spent working in the yard. It’s also a game remembered from childh...
In The Bleachers
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called In the Bleachers, and it’s a story about a game watched on a crisp fall evening. It’s also about pumpkins on doorsteps...
Bonfire
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Bonfire and it’s a story about an evening on the beach toward the end of the summer. It’s also about bare feet in the ...
Summer Feast
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Summer Feast, and it’s a story about a meal eaten on a blanket spread over the grass. It’s also about shapes spotted i...
The Labyrinth
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Labyrinth and it’s a story about a slow walk on a gravel path in mid-summer. It’s also about hidden places, unseen...
The Turnaround
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Turnaround” and it’s a story about a trip down a gravel road on a summer day. It’s also about bulrushes and b...
In the Map Room
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called In the Map Room and it’s a story about the pleasures of looking at the world drawn out on paper. It’s also about a gas...
Wind and Wildflowers
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Wind and Wildflowers and it’s a story about a summer afternoon walk in the woods. It’s also about the moments before t...
The Inn Keeper
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Inn Keeper and it’s a story about a morning in early summer on the lake. It’s also about taking the time to do som...
The Hardware Store
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story this week is called The Hardware Store and it's a story about finding all the right things for a few projects at home. It’s also about sta...
A Dance In The Park
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called A Dance in the Park and it’s a story about coming back into the world after a bit of time spent alone. It’s also about...
Old Houses
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Front Door and The Back Door
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
At the Hideaway
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Jewelry Box
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pi...
The Tea Shop
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
All Day, At Home
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 winte...
Hearts & Flowers
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fresh Snow
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 peppermi...
A Break In The Weather
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, drippi...
Little Rituals
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sau...
Under the Tree
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 cin...