Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Our story tonight is called Piano Lessons, and it’s a story about a well-loved upright and the boy who plays it. It’s also about a little cottage where ivy grows up the bricks, middle C, lesson books and metronomes, and finding the things that feel like they were always meant for you.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Save the Music Foundation. Helping kids, schools, and communities realize their full potential through the power of making music. 

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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 full of notes, being proud of what you do, and a secret ingredient handed down from baker to baker.

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Our story tonight is called New Friends at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about a busy Spring morning at the sanctuary. It’s also about branches full of singing birds, fresh straw, and rubber boots, new babies born in the stalls of the barn and helping each other out along the way.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Agia Marina Donkey Rescue. There, no donkey will ever be turned away; each will be cared for and loved for the remainder of its life.

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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.

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Our story tonight is called Sunrise at the Cabin, and it’s a story about welcoming the coming day with a friend at your side. It’s also about dry leaves left over from Autumn crunching under your feet, the beauty of imperfect things, changing light, a coffee cup steaming in the morning air, and the gift of an early start.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels works to support our senior neighbors and extend their independence and health as they age.

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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 hatchback on a road outside of town, birds and squirrels ringing in the spring, and making your own rituals to mark a moment.

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Our story tonight is called On the Rooftop, and it’s a story about the giddy first flush of real spring weather. It’s also about baseball cards tucked into bike spokes, the benefits of small talk, barbecue grills lighting up for the first time in months and the joy of seeing the world from a new perspective.

We give to a different charity each week, and as a proud Flintstone, I’m glad that this week, we are giving to Shelter of Flint. Working for safe housing, independence, and stability.

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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 with their labels all turned the same way, the satisfaction of a job well done, and taking care of little you, even once you’re all grown up.

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Our story tonight is called Out Like a Lamb, and it’s a story about the changeable month of March and a day spent enjoying a bit of both winter and spring. It’s also about a book read in the bath, the luxury of a slow start to the day, sunlight warming the floorboards, a pot of pansies dusted with snow, and making peace with a bit of chaos, in and out.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Bat Conservation International. Their work is to conserve the world’s bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet.

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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 people and places that teach us to play.

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Our story tonight is called Mud Larking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring morning. It’s also about a coin with a hole through its center, the red and white pole of a barber shop, forsythia stems and curiosity and imagination and seeing the things around us with new eyes.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council. Working for healthy coral reefs, clean ocean water, and abundant native fish. Learn more at https://www.mauireefs.org.

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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 at their feeder, sharing things with your neighbors, and the joy of finding something forgotten in an old coat pocket.

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

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Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 1, and it’s a story about a sunny morning in early spring that inspires a walk along sandy banks. It’s also about ordering your usual at the bakery counter, Canada geese and garden gloves, being gentle with yourself, and hidden treasure waiting to be unearthed.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Direct Relief. Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and over 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Learn more at www.directrelief.org.

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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 found family, a neatly shoveled sidewalk, and simple ways to feel connected.

Originally from Season 7, Episode 4.

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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 tracks we pick out, new batteries in an old Walkman, and finding the music that helps you find yourself.

This episode is from Season 9, Episode 6.

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Our story tonight is called Muddy Paws, and it’s a story about a walk
outside with Village pups Crumb and Birdie, and the inevitable aftermath. It’s also about a rubber ducky, a field full of good spots to stop and sniff, a bed laid out in the sunshine and the feeling of being safe and content at home with family.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Mondays at
Racine Cancer Care, providing hands-on integrative wellness and beauty services to
anyone undergoing cancer treatment of any kind. https://mondaysatracine.org

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Our story tonight is called Quiet Celebration, and it’s a story about softly stepping into the next year of your life. It’s also about a good dream that lingers after waking, a glass raised with best wishes and a cake decorated with orange slices and rosettes.

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Our story tonight is called The Greenhouse, and it’s a story about flowers and vases and the deep green scent of plants in a warm space in the winter. It’s also about a silver wine bucket, music playing while you work, pine needles and mint, and the small and big ways of building the life you want.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to ParaCliffHangers, creating opportunities for people with disabilities to overcome mountains. 

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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 young love, a picture tucked into the back of a wallet, and the sweet realization that someone somewhere is thinking of you.

Originally from Season 3, Episode 2.

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Our story tonight is called Museum Trip, and it’s a story about a school bus pulling into the lot at a grand old house where local history is preserved. It’s also about welcoming rooms to explore, fires to warm yourself at, apples and popcorn, and finding yourself on the map.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to The Kangaroo Sanctuary. They rescue, rehabilitate, and release orphaned baby kangaroos back into the wild.

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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 about a little girl in a red hat, the Latin names for rare flowers, and good advice from an old friend.

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Our story tonight is called Sycamore Settles In, and it’s a story about the newest resident at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about a sunny winter day, and neighbors spotted from the window, roses and cat nip, toy mice and freshly pressed curtains, and a growing bond between two friends getting each other through the winter.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Providing home, herd, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life. 

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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 of still useful old technology, and figuring out what’s worth keeping and what’s not.

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Our story tonight is called Pass it Along, and it’s a story about a good deed passed from one person to another in the Village on Nothing Much. It’s also about a cardinal on a branch, a cup of tea served up by a friend, and sharing the feeling that there are others out there eager to help.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Operation Warm. Providing warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect underserved kids to community resources needed to thrive. http:// www.operationwarm.org/

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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 about a memory of something magical, a cup of coffee on a cold day, and the pleasure of a freshly sharpened pencil.

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Our story tonight is called The Winter Quilt, and it’s a story about a lovingly made piece of art that warms a heart and a bed. It’s also about snowflakes lit up in the headlights of a car, sparrows and bicycles, and the artifacts that we hold to tell us stories from the past.

Our charity this week is Children International, https://www.children.org. They work to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty.

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Our story tonight is called The Innkeeper’s Blanket and it’s a story about a favorite hobby, rediscovered in the quiet of winter. It’s also about a simmering pot in the kitchen, geese gathering before they fly and making something by hand that is perfectly imperfect.

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Our story tonight is called Lemongrass and Ginger, and it’s a story about fresh flavors and aromas enjoyed in a cozy kitchen. It’s also about a cache of cookbooks discovered in the basement, the winter sun warming your face, a softer way to look at mistakes when you make them, and a quiet, clean house on a snowy day.

Our charity this week is Affirmations (Ferndale), a charity close to my heart and home. Affirmations works to provide a welcoming space where people of all LGBTQIA+ folks can find support and unconditional acceptance and where they can learn, grow, socialize, and feel safe.

https://goaffirmations.org

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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 about a well-made bed, a sleeping kitty, and the welcome way that nature can take your breath away. 

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Our story tonight is called The Sleeper Car, and it’s a story about a trip where the mode of travel is more important than the destination. It’s also about crisp ironed linens, a little notebook that fits perfectly into your pocket, the mystery of strangers across the dining car, and waking up to a snowy sunrise. 

Our charity this week is Guide Dogs for the Blind. Everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently, and they are helping. https://www.guidedogs.com

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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.

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Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it tells, from two perspectives, the tale of a snowy mountain and a warm cabin and a meal shared between friends. It's also about taking time to rest deeply, snow flakes and silver needle tea and a book wrapped in brown paper.

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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 of home-baked treats, thinking back to the holidays of childhood and the everyday miracle that is dogs.

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Our story tonight is called The Tree Farm, and it’s a story about one of the last trees of the season finding its home. It’s also about steam from a thermos rising into the evening air, memories tied to the fresh scent of pine, a good deed passed to a stranger and the reminder that we are made of stars.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Gleaners Community Food Bank. https://www.gcfb.org/

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Our story tonight is called Mistletoe and Marmalade, and it’s a story about decorating for the holidays with the whole family. It’s also about birds at the feeder, ornaments made in kindergarten that still make it onto the tree, the ways that love can surprise you, and a greyhound in a Christmas sweater.

We donate to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to The Good Food Institute. The Good Food Institute works to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. https://gfi.org/about/

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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.

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Our story tonight is called Snow and Streetlights, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the bookshop on the edge of winter. It’s also about a bell jingling on a dog’s collar, the soft buffer of the first snowfall, a door held open by a stranger, and a pack of paper stars.

We donate to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Brother Wolf. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue enhances the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. www.bwar.org

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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 hearth, paw prints in the snow, and the magic of two paths crossing at just the right moment.

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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 where we come from.

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Our story tonight is called Winter Evening Yoga, and it’s a story about stepping into a safe, soothing space after a long day. It’s also about bolsters and blankets, love notes sent to yourself, low lights and soft music, and feeling completely at ease.

At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Pups Without Borders working to rescue pups of all ages.
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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 a long kitchen table with people who know you well.

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Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm, and it's a story about coming together to celebrate on a cool day out in the country. It’s also about a busy kitchen crowded with friends, donkeys lined up along the split rail fence, music played in the open air, and building a family of our friends, furry and otherwise.

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We donate to a different charity, and this week, we are giving to Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary, the Midwest’s largest farm animal sanctuary. 

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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 dawn, streaked with pink, noticing small things that make life sweet and a marching band coming down Main Street.

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Our story tonight is called The Joy of Missing Out, and it’s a story about recharging your body when your battery has run down. It’s also about frost on the windows, reading a favorite book snuggled deep under the covers, being honest about what you need, and giving others permission to do the same.

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At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Greyhound Rescue. They ethically rescue, lovingly rehabilitate, and safely rehome greyhounds; giving them a voice through advocacy and education. greyhoundrescue.com.au

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Our story tonight is called Sunday Reset and it’s a story about a day set aside to plan for a good week ahead. It’s also about sheets hung on the line, drying in the last warm rays of the autumn, a record spinning on the turntable and a changed outlook after advice from a friend.

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Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it’s a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It’s also about red berries on a vine, the fog of your breath in the late autumn air, geese crossing the sky, and making space for the beauty that lives all around you.

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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 also about seashells on a shelf, stacks of pumpkins on storefront stoops, and the trips we take to bring each other back home. It was inspired by a conversation I had with our pre-order winner, a lovely lady named Ginger. Her memories set my imagination spinning, and this is where it landed. 

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Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones, Part 3, and is the finale of this year's Halloween special. It’s a story about a good deed undertaken in a forgotten corner of the village. It’s also about train tracks and moss, mending something that was long broken, and being seen for who you are.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to a charity founded in my own neighborhood. It’s called Natalie Jane’s Book Club, and it supports initiatives that bridge the access gap in kindergarten readiness. https://www.pagesbkshop.com/wishlist/351

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Our story tonight is called Sycamore and The Gravestones Part 2, and it is a story about a tall tree at the edge of the Inn and the secret it holds in one of its dark knots. It’s also about cornstalks and strings of purple and orange lights, crochet hooks and ink pens, and a new friendship that will make the coming winter so sweet. 

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Our story tonight is called Sycamore and the Gravestones (Part 1), and apart from that being the best band name I’ve ever heard in my life, it is the first of our three-part Halloween special. It’s a story about a trip back to the Curios Shop and plans for one of the best times of year. It’s also about words written in blue chalk on a board, a dream about a familiar tree, and a way to remember others with kindness and care.

Bob has spooked-up versions of our Halloween stories from every year of the show; they’re a lot of fun, full of sound effects, and available for free at nothingmuchhappens.com. While you’re there, you can buy merch, sign up for our ad-free and bonus episodes, and just enjoy some of the lovely illustrations of our village.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which exists to protect Africa’s wildlife and to preserve habitats for the future of all wild species. https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

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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 is being served. It’s also about a scarf wrapped twice around your shoulders, horses grazing in an open field, and the way simple good feelings show up when you’re paying attention.

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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.

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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.
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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/

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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.

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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.

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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 also about a tart lemony spice harvested from a plant growing freely along the road, crabapples, and the bounty of autumn when you know where to look.
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Our story tonight is called The Big Day, and it’s a story about a ceremony held beside the lake on a soft September day. It’s also about piano music drifting through the air, champagne corks popping, catching ahold of moments as they pass, both big and small, and the whole village of Nothing Much coming together to celebrate love.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The International Committee of the Red Cross. They are on the ground in Libya, responding to urgent humanitarian needs. https://www.icrc.org/en/donate 

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Our story tonight is called Something Blue, and it brings us a little closer to a much-anticipated event in the village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about autumn skies and turning leaves. It’s also about a kitten wrapped in a shawl, star anise and peppermint, and letting yourself love again after loss.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the World Central Kitchen. They are teaming up with Moroccan volunteers to provide food and water in the remote areas hardest hit by the earthquake. https://wck.org 

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Our story tonight is called Something Borrowed, and it’s the next installment in our series leading up to a special day here in the Village of Nothing Much. It’s a story about early morning at the Inn. It’s also about pretty plates brought out of the pantry cupboards... cardamom and cinnamon... and remembering that you don’t have to do everything on your own.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the GoFundMe Education Fund. This funds as many teacher-led back-to-school fundraisers as possible. https://www.gofundme.com/f/learning-and-education-cause-fund. We have a link to them in our show notes.

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Our story tonight is called Something New and it’s a story about stumbling upon a
beautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily pads, an X marked on a
map and the joy of watching a friend step into a new season of their life.
We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the Fruit
Tree Planting Foundation, Working to alleviate world hunger, combat climate change,
strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.
https://www.ftpf.org

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podcast called First This, it is free, ad-free and available on all podcast apps. We also just
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Our story tonight is called Something Old and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something well, an embroidery hoop and an orange ribbon and seeing magic in every day objects that can tell stories from the past.

Our charity this week is Sea Shepherd They work to conserve and protect wildlife in the world’s oceans and ecosystems. https://seashepherd.org

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Our story tonight is called Retreat and it’s a story about some time spent somewhere quiet and calm. It’s also about paths through a pine forest, the soft experience of living moment to moment and a butterfly finding jasmine as she flits among plants deep in the woods.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Maui Strong Fund. The fund is providing financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery for the devastating wildfires on Maui. https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong 

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Our story tonight is called Camping Out and it’s a story about a tent set up in the backyard on a summer night. It’s also about fireflies blinking from between the trees, a pep talk that helps you forget your worries and a snoring dog, stretched out between the sleeping bags.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Whaley Children’s Center in my hometown of Flint Michigan. https://whaleychildren.org Whaley Children’s Center empowers youth and families to overcome trauma.

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Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. It’s also about the animals having their say, a rest with the cows in their pasture, and an invitation stuck to the fridge with a heart-shaped magnet.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to NAMI, the National Association for Mental Illness www.nami.org. Nami works to educate, support, advocate, listen, and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.

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Our story tonight is called Stone Fruit and it’s a story about a sweet part of the summer season. It’s also about how many pecks make a bushel, lovely silly kid logic, apple blossoms, and vanilla, and picking the best peach with your own two hands.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to the National Audubon Society https://www.audubon.org/ “We protect birds and the places they need.” 

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Our story tonight is called The Boathouse and it’s a story about an escape down to the end of the dock on a hot day. It’s also about a drawer full of old maps with dotted lines to mark journeys taken, the scent of lavender on your skin, and enjoying the pockets of ordinary magic wherever they can be found.

This week we are giving to Ferst Readers (ferstreaders.org) “Strengthening communities by providing quality books and literacy resources for children and their families to use at home during the earliest stages of development.”

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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 soup on the stove, taking a day for pure rest, and an old friend to learn lessons with.

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Our story tonight is called Heirloom and it’s a story about a garden in the middle of summer. It’s also about things handed down through generations, making and keeping friends of all ages, and a stack of farmer’s almanacs in the quiet corner of a shed.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to https://www.guidingeyes.org/ They provide guide dogs to people with vision loss.

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Our story tonight is called RSVP and it’s a story about a stack of envelopes on their way to being delivered. It’s also about a day many have suspected was on its way, the view from the front porch swing and how good it is to have something to look forward to.

This week we are giving to monafoundation.org. They work to support grassroots initiatives around the world that educate all children, empower women and girls, and enable them to transform their own communities.

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Our story tonight is called Joyride and it’s a story about a spontaneous trip for two friends on a summer day. It’s also about music coming from the records shop’s door, a new book in a beloved series and riding off into the sunset with the windows rolled down.  

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Dougy Center www.dougy.org The Dougy Center provides grief support in a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and their families.

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Our story tonight is called Magic Words and it’s a story about a trip into town on summer morning. It’s also about the scent of fresh-cut lumber, a dog biscuit buried in the flower beds, how a moment at the start of the day can alter your path, and something in a shop window that catches your eye. 

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Alliance for the Great Lakes at greatlakes.org. They are a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.

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Our story tonight is called The Waves at Night and it’s a continuation of last week’s story, still set at the cottage on a warm day. It’s also about poppies blooming by the roadside, a journal waiting beside the glider on the porch, and sleeping with the windows open as the waves roll in on the beach. 

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Outright International. Working together to promote LGBTQIA+ rights and equality through advocacy campaigns and legal support. https://outrightinternational.org/

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Our story tonight is called A Day at the Cottage and it’s a story about settling back into a beloved place as the weather warms up. It’s also about a cupboard full of old dishes that have served meals for decades, a stack of magazines to flip through from the lounge chair, and a love for hand-me-downs and the memories they carry.

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Alliance for the Great Lakes at greatlakes.org. They are a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes.

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Our story tonight is called Strawberry Moon and it’s a story about dusk on the porch on one of the first warm evenings of summer. It’s also about the lit window of a neighbor’s house, the quiet tick of clock in the hall and a good book before bed. 

This week we are giving to International Rescue Committee whose purpose is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. https://www.rescue.org/

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