Episodes
Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn Part Two and if you didn’t hear part one, it couldn’t matter less. It’s a story about the beautiful old Inn that sits on the edge of the lake and the Innkeeper who takes care of all who stay there. It’s also about enjoying a new routine, the healing result of a bit of affection, and a bright morning at the end of a long winter. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are supporting True Colors United, working to implement...
Published 03/27/23
Our story tonight is called “Sticks and Stones” and it’s a story about solitude and slowing down for a long walk. It’s also about a stream full of colored rocks, one man’s treasure and a spot in the forest for admiring beautiful things. Sign up for Premium Plus here: https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 03/20/23
Our story tonight is called Marmalade at the Inn and it’s a story about a few days at the Inn on the Lake. It’s also about dog beds laid out in front of the fire, three cups of coffee poured in the library and a small adventure for three of our favorite souls in the village of Nothing Much. This week we are giving to the charity Blessings in a Backpack whose purpose is to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America...
Published 03/13/23
Our story tonight is called Catnap and it’s a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It’s also about a spark of something sweet that begins to grow between friends, a pup cup enjoyed on a heated patio and a suitcase ready to be packed. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Crisis Response Canines, whose mission is to provide strength, comfort, and emotional support to individuals, families, communities,...
Published 03/06/23
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Three and it’s a story about the snowmen in the park and the sledding hill beside them. It’s also about a memory of a grandfather in front of the fire, a pocketful of dog treats, and the simple joy of playing in the snow. This week we are giving to the Turkish Red Crescent http://www.kizilay.org.tr/ https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 02/27/23
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery Part Two and it’s a story about closing up shop and stepping out into falling flakes. It’s also about a bag full of wrapped treats, knowing today that you’ll be snowed in tomorrow, and a lost glove on its way back to its owner. We give to charitable organizations each week and this week we are giving to Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) https://www.sams-usa.net/ “SAMS works on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to...
Published 02/20/23
Our story tonight is called Snowfall at the Bakery and it’s a story about the reappearance of winter after a few weeks of mild weather. It’s also about hot chocolate made with care, schoolchildren let out early and the prospect of snowmen in the park. We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to National Alliance to End Homelessness at endhomelessness.org They are committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United...
Published 02/13/23
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. This week we are giving to The Arc of the United States thearc.org Their Purpose is "to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and...
Published 02/06/23
Our story tonight is called Winter Views and it’s a story about some different things to enjoy or look forward to in the winter. It’s also about a cardinal singing from the branches, a jar of huckleberry jam and the extra minutes of light that come with each day after the solstice. Thanks to your support, we give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to International Justice Mission https://ijm.org Their mission is “to protect people in poverty from violence and...
Published 01/30/23
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. This week we are giving to the Fred Rogers Institute, at fredrogersinstitute.org. Their purpose is to advance the legacy of Fred Rogers by investing in the strengths of families and caring adults to support the healthy...
Published 01/23/23
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Three or Chef’s kitchen and it’s a story about a humble meal cooked for a friend. It’s also about hand written notes in the margins of a cookbook, a gift wrapped in brown paper and the steam rising up off of a bowl of soup. Thanks to your support we donate to a new charity every week and this week we are sending some help to World Central Kitchen at wck.org World Central Kitchen provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and...
Published 01/16/23
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway Part Two or The Chalet and it’s a story about an abundance of time to do nothing with. It’s also about a steaming bathtub, catching a moment with all of your senses, and a way to say I love you. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens Our charitable donation this week goes to https://bookaid.org.
Published 01/09/23
Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway and it’s a story about an invitation that arrives on the back of a postcard. It’s also about glittering snow and a cabin tucked into a mountain side, a stack of new books and deep deep rest. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 01/02/23
Our story tonight is called Shooting Stars and it’s a story about a wish made in the quiet of the new year. It’s also about shaking off the chill of winter, a soft towel fresh from the laundry and the deep peace of being at home with yourself. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 12/26/22
Our story tonight is called Comfort and Joy and it’s a story about adding light to the dark evenings of winter. It’s also about bringing back a sweet neighborhood tradition, a rowen tree laced with lights and a paper chain to count down the days. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 12/19/22
Our story tonight is called “Holiday at Weathervane Farm” and it’s a story about lighting up the farm for some winter guests. It’s also about hay rides through snowy fields, the ducks waddling back from a day at the pond, and a new calf born who will only ever know kindness. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 12/12/22
Our story tonight is called Model Trains and Make Believe and it’s a story about a tiny world full of bustling streets and railroad tracks. It’s also about a red and white box of popcorn, a dining car with white table clothes and being never too old to imagine. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 12/05/22
Our story tonight is called Heavy Snow at the Cabin and it’s a story about a morning spent watching the winter arrive. It’s also about taking your time to make something delicious, woodsmoke rising from chimneys and the contagious simple joy of dogs. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 11/28/22
Our story tonight is called Friendsgiving, Again and it’s a story about a growing tradition and the new people and places folded into it with each year. It’s also about rosemary trees, a Christmas village laid out on a piano lid, and a big old building made merry for the holiday. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 11/21/22
Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle and it’s a story about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on and the ordinary magic of handmade things. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 11/14/22
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. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 11/07/22
Our story tonight is called Behind the Curtain and it’s the second part of our Halloween special this season. It’s a story about two friends meeting for the first time. It’s also about a copper kettle simmering on the stove, a gentle approach to tip people toward kindness and cinnamon sticks and sliced apples. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 10/31/22
Our story tonight is called The Curios Shop and it’s the first in our two part Halloween special this year. It’s a story about a little shop in downtown Nothing Much, that takes the right set of circumstances to be found. It’s also about creaky wood floors, an old book covered in velvet and a small grey cat with yellow eyes. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 10/24/22
Our story tonight is called The Lookout and it’s a story about a hidden place deep in the woods with a very special view. It’s also about all the different names for Juneberries, a maple leaf and green stone, and enjoying your time when you’re alone. https://linktr.ee/nothingmuchhappens
Published 10/17/22