Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Episodes
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...
Skating In The Park
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Over the River and Through the Woods
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The Cabin in the Woods
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. I...
Grandmother's Grimoire
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Rosemary For Remembrance
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The First Cool Days
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Back to School
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
Summer Harvest
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
The Dog Days Of Summer
12 Aug 2019
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...
A Letter In An Envelope
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “A Letter in an Envelope” and it’s a story about the everyday magic of messages sent between friends. It’s also ab...
At The Summer Fair
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “At the Summer Fair” and it’s a story about a yearly tradition and how it changes in the different summers of your l...
Someplace Only We Know
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Someplace only we know” and it’s a story about being drawn out on a summer night to explore and feel the evening ai...
Fireflies On A Summer Night
17 Jun 2019
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...
Coffee On The Stoop, or, How to Have a Better Day
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Coffee on the Stoop, or How to Have a Better Day” and it’s a story about a day devoted to small acts of kindness. I...
Opening Up The Cottage
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Opening the cottage” and it’s a story about the first day back in a well loved familiar place. It’s also about th...
The Lilac Thief
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called The Lilac Thief and it’s a story about finding the forgotten places where one can, in secret acquire some spring blooms....
Spring at the Allotment
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called Spring at the Allotment and it’s a story about setting up a garden of herbs and vegetables with a friend. It’s also ab...
In The Bakery
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “In the Bakery” and it’s a story about a weekend morning among bagels and breads. It’s also about old cookbooks fu...
First This, Then That
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called First This, Then That and it’s a story about a bit of Spring cleaning on a sunny day. It’s also about watching birds a...
Getaway
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Getaway” and it’s a story about taking a break from the cold and ice. It’s also about the feeling of falling asle...
Fog and Light
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Fog and Light” and it’s a story about a day of simple pleasures meant to clear out the winter blues. It’s also ab...
A Little Romance
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “A little romance” and it’s a story about the beginnings of Spring in the city. It’s also about fond memories of y...
Winter Walk
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Winter Walk” and it’s a story about stepping through crisp layers of deep snow on a sunny cold day. It’s also abo...
A New Leaf
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “A New Leaf” and it’s a story about starting off the new year with a fresh book to write your plans in. It’s also ...
Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Christmas Eve" and it’s a story about being with the ones you love at a special time of year. It’s also about plates ...
Snowed In
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Snowed In" and it’s a story about watching the snow come down from the cozy warmth of home. It’s also about treating ...
Getting The Tree
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Getting the Tree” and it’s a story about a Holiday tradition that’s been updated from childhood, it’s also abou...
Bustle in the City
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Bustle in the City” and it’s a story about watching the streets of downtown come to life on a dark December night. ...
The Day After Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Day after Thanksgiving” and it’s a story about enjoying the quiet after a big day, and looking forward to the s...
A Rainy Day, Making Soup
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “A rainy day, making soup” and it’s a story about feeling lit up from the inside when it gets dark and gloomy out. I...
A Cool Walk and a Hot Bath
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "A cool walk and a hot a bath" and it’s a story about those particular days right on the edge of Autumn and Winter when ...
Ducks in a Row
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Ducks in a Row” and it’s a story about a slow paced Sunday, several cups of tea, and having the time to do the thin...
Halloween, in an Old House
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Halloween, in an Old House" and it’s a story about making friends with whoever you share your space with. It’s also a...
At the Mill, with Pumpkins and Cider
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “At the mill, with pumpkins and cider” and it’s a story about an afternoon in the cool autumn air doing some favorit...
At the Farmers Market, on a Fall Morning
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “At the Farmer’s Market, on a Fall Morning and it’s a story about the abundance of autumn and the bustle of a busy n...
In the Library
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “In the Library” and it’s a story about a day spent in the cool quiet company of books. It’s also about an early m...
The Last Warm Days
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Last Warm Days” and it’s a story about enjoying the heat of summer before Autumn comes to take its place. It’...
In the Kitchen, During a Storm
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “In the kitchen, during a storm” and it’s a story about doing something simple with great care. It’s also about th...
A Walk in the Woods
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "A Walk in the Woods" and it’s a story about getting far out into nature and trading in your usual cares for the sights ...
Summer Vacation
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Summer Vacation" and it’s a story about the feeling of freedom and having lots of time ahead of you to do what you like...
Summer Nights
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Summer Nights” and it’s a story about a day at the lake with friends, a huge summer feast, and sweet night air. It’...
Afternoon Nap
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Afternoon Nap” and it’s a story about the best kind of nap, the one you didn’t think you had time for. It’s als...
Early to Yoga
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Early to Yoga” and it’s a story about the comfort of a quiet safe place. It’s also about the feeling of privacy a...
Three Good Things
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things" and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple happy moments that happen during the day. So...
The Windows Were Open
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “The Windows Were Open” and it’s a story about a sunny summer day by the lake, solitude, and strawberries. It’s al...
Some Days
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called "Some days" and is short, and not so much a story as just some reminders for when you’ve had a crummy day, so we’re re...
Spring in the Yard
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Spring in the Yard” and it’s a story about getting outside at the end of a long winter, being in the fresh air, and...
Closing Up Shop
06 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our story tonight is called “Closing up shop” and it’s a story about a bookshop at the end of the day. Lev Grossman wrote in The Magician’s La...
A Block From Home
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Turn off the light, get comfortable, and let us tell you a story. These are bedtime stories for grownups, in which nothing much happens, you feel good...