Stories from the Village of Nothing Much

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Originally presented as Episode 45, October 28, 2024

Our stories today take us into the warm Curios Shop on a chilly day, out to the Inn to investigate a dark knot in a tall tree in the side yard, and through the iron gate at the graveyard to read the names on the stones. We’ll sip tea, consider our dreams, find friends, and mend what is broken in Sycamore and the Gravestones parts 1, 2, & 3.

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Originally presented as Episode 38, September 9, 2024

Our stories today highlight some lovely spectator experiences in the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll settle into the joy of stepping back and observing. First, we’ll stroll down to the park and toss a blanket over the grass, where we can listen to the crack of the bat as the inning passes in At the Diamond. Then we’ll button up a flannel shirt, stop for a cup of hot cider, and climb to the top section in In the Bleachers. Finally, we’ll settle in on the pati...

On this Village walking tour, we’ll wander tree-lined streets, admire charming houses, peek into little free libraries, and meet neighbors with their pups. Along the way, we’ll chase the ice cream truck, stop at blooming gardens, and greet familiar friends like Ladybug, Crumb, Birdie, and Marmalade — ending the evening under a sky of crickets, fireflies, and stars.

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Originally aired August 19, 2024

Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story, but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First comes Raining Cats and Dogs, where we can listen to the thunder, shuffle around the house in the dim, stormy light, and contemplate plans for the day. Then we’ll hear Old Friends, a story about a day spent watching movies on t...

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This week, we explore the people, places, and history of the Village Green.

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Originally presented as Episode 29, July 8, 2024

Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alcohol, in case that doesn’t work for you and you need to skip it. Then we’ll put the river on our left and roll down the windows as we visit The Turnaround; we’ll look out at the lighthouses and creep close to the shore to listen to the wate...

Original Episodes: "Heirloom" Season 12, Episode 6 "The Village Races" Season 14, Episode 13 "Fireflies On a Summer Night" Season 3, Episode 11

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Our stories today take us through some ways folks in the Village are spending their days and evenings in the early summer. We’ll start by laying the table under the string lights in the garden and pulling up chairs with friends in The Dinner Bell. Then we’ll see where the night takes us, from the park to the lot on the edge of town, with bubbles and blankets in at The Drive-In. Finally, we’ll slow down, take some deep breaths, and reset by arriving Early to Yoga.

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Originally presented as Episode 26, June 10, 2024

Our stories today celebrate some of the joys of being outside in the changing weather of the summer. First in Wind and Wildflowers, we’ll hike the trail behind the house, listen for woodpeckers, and watch the grasses sway in the wind. Then in Rain and Shine, we’ll finish up some work in the garden, take a long hot shower, and eat dinner on the porch, as the storm rolls in. Finally, in Hummingbird, after a good night’s sleep, we’ll step outside with a glass of iced cof...

Our stories today take us through some ways folks in the Village are spending their days and evening in the early summer. We’ll start by laying the table under the string lights in the garden and pulling up chairs with friends in The Dinner Bell. Then we’ll see where the night takes us, from the blanket in the part to the lot on the edge of town, with bubbles and blankets in At The Drive-In. Finally we’ll slow down, take some deep breaths and reset by arriving Early to Yoga.

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Our stories today carry us into downtown Nothing Much. We’ll start at The Hardware Store, where we’ll gather a few needful things and listen in on the local gossip. Then we’ll head to The Bicycle Shop to watch a dream become a living and strap on a helmet before the big ride. Finally we’ll stroll down to the farmer’s market for Flower Day to browse the sidewalk sales and pick out blooms for the front steps.

Our stories today are about the joy of imagination and the creative ways people can add magic into life. We’ll start with a cup of coffee and some time at the window in Daydreamer. Then we’ll stroll through downtown as warm weather brings villagers out to play in A Dance in the Park. Finally, we’ll step into the school gymnasium to pick out some new reads for the summer in Book Fair.

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Our stories today start with Road Trip, we’ll pack the car, roll down the windows, and head out on an adventure that includes small town stops, naps in the passenger seat, and most importantly, sandwiches. Then we’ll arrive at the cottage and spend a week swimming in the lake, riding bikes, and napping in lounge chairs in The Canoe. Finally, we’ll spend a few minutes in a favorite place reflecting on some small but important bit of everyday sweetness in Three Good Things.

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Our stories today take us into some rich sensory experiences in the first bloom of spring. We’ll start with The First Mow of the Year, pushing open the garage door and finding a pair of garden gloves to get a day in the yard started. Then we’ll hear Piano Lessons, where we’ll dust down the upright and find a new piece to play. Finally, we’re off to the cottage to watch ships on the river, pedal our bikes along the dusty back roads, and listen to the Shipping Forecast.

Originally presented April 15, 2024 as Episode 19

Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It’s called Old Houses and if you’ve ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who have lived there, it is for you. Then we’ll load up the car and head out to The H...

Our stories today take us through the blooms and births of spring. We’ll start with Mother

Nature, visiting the daffodils on the front porch and the lemons on the counter, and finding a

through line that connects us all. Then, meet New Friends at Weathervane Farm, where baby

animals are wobbling about in the fresh hay, and the air is full of sunshine and birdsong. Finally,

we will drive out to the Tulip Farm and fill a basket with fresh-cut blooms.

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Come for a walk through downtown Nothing Much with me today. We’ll start at the

Bakery, then head down to the Stationery Shop. I have a few special spots to show you along the way, and we may even discover a shop few villagers have ever stepped into.

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Our stories today invite you out into the fine spring weather for a bit of fresh air and adventuring. We’ll start with a two-parter, called Mudlarking on the River. We will step out on the banks, hunt for a few treasures, and let our imagination run wild. From there, we’ll head up On the Rooftop to survey the village from above, we’ll smell folks lighting up their charcoal grills for the first time this year and enjoy the longer days and warm sunshine.

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Our stories today unite some of the most popular characters in the Village of Nothing

Much, the Innkeeper, with Marmalade and her furry brothers Crumb and Birdie. This three-story series looks in on this quartet, playing together in the Inn while the animals' parents are off

on a vacation. There are naps by the fire, toys tossed through long corridors, and snacks eaten

from fancy dishes in the library.

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Originally aired March 18th, 2024 as Episode 15

Our stories today revel in the feeling of freshness that comes with Spring. We’ll start with a plan to reset for the equinox with a drive to see the sun come up in Begin Again. Then we’ll pack away the mittens and snow boots and reclaim a calm and orderly space with some spring cleaning in First This, Then That. Finally, we’ll daydream about journeys and rain storms and the quiet magic of the natural world in Touchstone.

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Our stories today indulge us in some simple springtime pleasures. We’ll start with Sunrise at the Cabin, with coffee in our cup, and a dog by our side. Then we’ll tackle a bit of spring cleaning as we empty the shelves, wipe them down and restock them with favorite treats and staples in The Pantry. Finally, we’ll straddle the edge of the season as March makes up her mind in In Like a Lamb.

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Originally aired January 25th, 2024 as Episode 9

Our stories today are from a three-part series called Snowfall at the Bakery, and they follow the Village baker as she readies her neighbors for a snow day. They’re also about a green glove in search of its owner, a secret ingredient in the hot cocoa, a field full of snowmen in the park, dogs and doughnuts, and days to yourself.

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Our stories today treat us to some time in interesting, fun, and beautiful places. We’ll start at the Village Museum, getting ready for a school bus of kids to come for a visit in Museum Trip. Next, we’ll clip on leashes and dog coats and head out for a walk in the winter sunshine in Muddy Paws. Finally, we’ll visit the paths behind the library, listen for the sound of the creek flowing, and the squirrels in the trees, in The Bridge in the Woods.

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Our stories today start out on in the snow, as toboggans whiz past and saucers slip over the slopes. We’ll make snow angels and tromp around in our boots in The  Sledding Hill. Then in The Greenhouse, we’ll put on our gardening gloves and clip roses for a big order for the Inn. Finally, we’ll welcome dear friends at the door and light the candles on the table for Sunday Dinner.

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We are doing something a little different with today’s episode, and I hope you dig it. I am going to take you on a little walking tour of a favorite location in the Village on Nothing Much. What? How will that work?  Yeah, I don’t know either. We’re going to figure it out together because, yes, the Village of Nothing Much is an imaginary place, a world I built story by story through my bedtime story podcast Nothing Much Happens, but why should that stop us? So you might want to listen to this while you are wal...

Our stories today are about some of the joys of mid-winter. We’ll start by layering up the

bed to keep the chill out in The Winter Quilt. Then we’ll step out into the fresh air and listen to

some birdsong as icicles drip in Winter Views. Finally we’ll let one good turn lead to another in a

story about snowy sidewalks and grocery sacks called Pass It On.

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Our stories today are full of whiskers and wagging tales. We’ll start with a little brown dog as he meets his new family and falls in love in Crumb Comes Home. Then we’ll wrap up tight and head out into the snow to take in the views and the quiet and wish a happy new year to a doe in a pasture. Finally in Sycamore Settles In, we’ll check in the Innkeeper and her new friend as they make up beds, play in the ballroom and get ready for guests.

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Our stories today take us into the new year with three fresh adventures. We’ll start with a simple soup simmering on the stove as the snow begins to fall in Lemongrass and Ginger. Then we’ll tie on our skates and head out to the park for a day in the crisp winter air in The Skating Path. Finally, we’ll board a train for a cross country trip, watch the sun set and daydream about the characters we meet on the way in The Sleeper Car.

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Our stories today take us near and far in the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll start downtown in Mornings at the Coffee Shop, where we’ll fight off the cold with hot drinks and care for our neighbors. Then we’ll travel out to the chalet on the mountain in Fresh Snow for out of doors fun and evening recouping around the fire pit. Finally, we’ll come back to town for an impromptu meal in the diner on the corner in Out to Breakfast.

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Our stories today have us decorating and crafting and enjoying the outdoors. We’ll start with Mistletoe and Marmalade, as the tree goes up, and the animals debate pulling it back down. Then we’ll hear The Holly and the Ivy, where we can step out after the snow has fallen and cut some greenery for handmade gifts. Finally we’ll hear The Tree Farm. We’ll ride the tractor through the fields, and connect someone who needs something, with something that needs a home.

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Our stories today have us deep into holiday excitement in the Village. We’ll stop by the bookstore in Snow and Streetlights and pursue the shelves, sip some hot cocoa, and smile at the merriment in downtown. Then we’ll unwrap the buildings of the little Christmas village, plugging in their bulbs and arranging them on the tree skirt in Under the Tree. Finally, we’ll head out to the Inn, where they are getting ready for a week of guests. The mantle is decorated, and from the windows in the ballroom, you can see the ice spreading on the la...

Our stories today tip us into the first holiday tales of the season. We’ll start with Rainy Morning, a story about a good day to stay in bed and finish a good book, as well as looking forward to the next on the to-be-read list once the rain shifts to snow. Then we’ll visit with friends, step out into the fresh air, and risk a fall or two in Skating in the Park. Finally, we’ll pop some popcorn and snuggle on the couch as a special begins to play on the TV in Paper Stars.

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Originally presented as Episode 1.

Our stories today center around some favorite spots in downtown Nothing Much. The bakery, the tea shop, and the coffee shop. We’ll open the Bakery as the sun is rising, then have a cup of properly made matcha at the tea shop, we’ll go back to bakery to check how the bread is rising and then take an evening stroll over to the coffee shop to people watch and sip something tasty.

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Our stories today celebrate Thanksgiving in three different ways. We’ll start with Friendsgiving, rewriting the rules of tradition, and sharing food with a table full of friends as the sweet potato pies cool in the pantry. Then we’ll pack the car and head out in Over the River and Through the Woods. Cousins and dogs, a farmhouse kitchen with a dear aunt waiting to welcome you it. Finally, we’ll bundle up and walk into town to enjoy a perfect morning of floats and marching bands in At the Parade.

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Our stories today are tales about a small A-frame cabin deep in the woods. We’ll visit it as fallen leaves gather in piles around the garden, then further into autumn when chill rain begins to fall, and finally a winter visit with the first deep snow of the season. We’ll spark a fire in the grate, choose a jigsaw puzzle from the stack in the closet, eat well, and sleep deep.

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Our stories today take you down a woody trail, into the heart of downtown Nothing Much, and through to the park as the cold fog burns off. We’ll start with The Middle Path, remembering to let movement be a pleasure, and a walk in the brisk air be a reset to the senses. Then we’ll stop to watch the train come into the station, and carry a newly bought bunch of flowers home, in Bells and Whistles. Finally, we’ll rise on a chilly morning to get the paper from the front stoop and admire the ice on the...

Our stories today invite you to slow down and enjoy doing very little. We’ll start with The Joy of Missing Out, where we can climb back into bed after the first cup of coffee is gone and read till our eyes won’t stay open. Then, we’ll stroll to the cafe downtown and sit at the table by the window while we study the menu. And when the rain begins to fall, we’ll be glad we’ve got a Table for One. Finally, we’ll slide our umbrella in the stand at the front door and put the big...

Our stories today take us into the warm Curios Shop on a chilly day, out to the Inn to investigate a dark knot in a tall tree in the side yard, and through the iron gate at the graveyard to read the names on the stones. We’ll sip tea, consider our dreams, find friends, and mend what is broken in Sycamore and the Gravestones parts 1, 2, & 3.

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Our stories today take you on a journey for some special residents of the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll start in a cozy kitchen, flipping through recipes at the table when a special delivery arrives in Grandmother’s Grimoire. Then, we’ll stop to look at the moon and discover a hidden treasure along a dark street in The Curios Shop. Finally, we’ll set the kettle to boil and drop an extra stick of cinnamon in the simmering pot as we await a guest in Behind the Curtain.

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Our stories today treat you, and only maybe a little trick you, at one of the best times of the year. We’ll start with Halloween, in an Old House, listening for the bump in the attic as we toast our pumpkin seeds, and get ready for visitors at the door. Then, we’ll roll up the sleeves on our favorite flannel shirt and head out into the mowed-down hay fields to visit a friend in Scarecrow. Finally, we’ll get into costume and stop in front of that old house on the corner that never has any lights on, in...

Our stories today get you out into the fresh autumn air to watch the leaves turn and fall. We’ll start with The Corn Maze or the Say Yes Club, where we’ll travel with some friends out into the country and try our luck at getting lost and then found among the stalks. Then we’ll step into the garden in Rosemary for Remembrance, to cut and cure the gourds, to smell the herbs at the end of their harvest, and to appreciate the nature in and around us. Finally, we’ll put on our helmets and peddle out of t...

Our stories today put the final bow on this wedding gift we have been preparing for a few weeks. We’ll start with The Big Day, as the Innkeeper makes her rounds through the corridors, calming nerves, and guiding guests down to the lake. There will be a Best Hound and a Marmalade of Honor, and rows of familiar faces waiting for the music to start. After the vows, we’ll listen to At the Reception, and get ready to feast and dance and raise a glass yes, to the couple but also love itself.

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Our stories today pick up where we left last week, as we get closer and closer to a very special event in the Village. We’ll start with Something New, a story about a bicycle ride to a secret spot, a hand-drawn map with an X to mark the spot, and the joy of watching a friend fall in love. Then, in Something Borrowed, we’ll head down into the kitchens at the Inn as the wedding cake is made; we’ll talk about cinnamon and cardamom and a gift made with sugar and flour and love and care. Finall...

Our stories today start with a find discovered at the village yard sale. We’ll spend an afternoon in a field with a friend, gathering a harvest and greeting the neighbors in The Pecan Tree. Then, in Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm, we’ll check the mailbox and add what we find in it to the fridge door. Finally, we’ll set out to find the perfect gift for the happy couple in Something Old.

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Our stories today highlight some lovely spectator experiences in the Village of Nothing Much. We’ll settle into the joy of stepping back and observing. First, we’ll stroll down to the park and toss a blanket over the grass, where we can listen to the crack of the bat as the inning passes in At the Diamond. Then we’ll button up a flannel shirt, stop for a cup of hot cider, and climb to the top section in In the Bleachers. Finally, we’ll settle in on the patio, around the bonfire as it snaps and crackles, and wait...

Our stories today start in the garden as we harvest a few tomatoes on our way to take the washing down from the line in The Last Warm Days. Then, we’ll shake off a stale mood and find a few small ways to practice joy in A Change of Scenery. Finally, we’ll roll up the cuffs on our pants and step into the sand just as the sun is setting on the lake in Bonfire.

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Our stories today take us through some end of the summer moments. We’ll start with Camping out, gathering kindling for the campfire, setting up the tent, and talking through our troubles till they shrink and the stars come out. Next, we’ll step out onto the dock and catch a ride to see the sunset over the river in The Main Sail. Lastly, we’ll sneak down to a secret patch of raspberry bushes just inside a walled garden, and pick a bowlful on a sunny afternoon.

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Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First comes Raining Cats and Dogs, where we can listen to the thunder, shuffle around the house in the dim stormy light, and contemplate plans for the day. Then we’ll hear Old Friends, a story about a day spent watching movies on the couch, a greyhound in a...

Our stories today take us through some gentle adventures for the near end of summer. We’ll start with The Potter’s Wheel, where we can dig our thumbs into the clay and see what can be created. Then, we’ll take a stroll through the aisles of The Corner Store to pick up a few things for supper, stopping to pursue the fizzy drinks and first squashes of the season. Finally, we’ll step out onto The Labyrinth, where we can settle a busy mind, find some space to begin again, and even spy a bit of magic.

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Our stories today celebrate some close-to-home summer pleasures. We’ll start with a Yard Sale, pulling our little red wagon along the sidewalks and browsing treasures. Then, we’ll find a shady spot to watch the wind in the branches and doze off in A Midsummer’s Afternoon Nap. Finally, we’ll pack the picnic basket and meet a couple of friends at the park a block away to share lunch and watch the clouds shift in Summer Feast.

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Our stories today center around the Inn by the lake and a busy summer day for the Innkeeper. We’ll follow her from the moment she wakes up, up in her third floor bedroom, through her morning duties, serving coffee cake on the screened in back porch. Then we’ll join her as she fills the bird feeders and spies an unexpected visitor coming down the drive. Finally we’ll sneak up to the sleeping porch on the second floor with her and settle in for a quiet read while the guests nap by the water. 

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Our stories today get you out of the house in the warm summer weather. We’ll start with Back to the Bakery, where we’ll tip fresh bagels from the trays as they come out of the oven and box up a treat for someone special. Then, we’ll fill our water bottles and head to the shore for Beach Walk, where sandpipers race the waves, and big thoughts can help us find our place. Finally, we’ll end the day at the Summer Fair, where kids race by with son cones and booths full of handmade pieces waiting to be di...

Our stories today take you through the fruit orchards on the edge of town, to a sunny spot on the back porch, and eventually to dreamland after a good, quiet day. We’ll start with Stone Fruit, where we’ll pick the perfect peach. Then we’ll check the mail, in A Letter in an Envelope, and spend some time flipping through photos and sheets of stationery. Finally, we’ll close the windows as the rain comes down, make a nest on the sofa, and listen to the dog snores in the summer storm.

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Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alcohol, in case that doesn’t work for you and you need to skip it. Then we’ll put the river on our left and roll down the windows as we visit The Turnaround; we’ll look out at the lighthouses and creep close to the shore to listen to the water lap at the rocks. Finally, we’ll fo...

Our stories today follow three separate villagers through a summer day to see how they spend it. We’ll start with Magic Words, a story about starting out on the right foot, a walk into town for breakfast, and the joy of following the subtle signs of the world around you on your way.  Then we’ll make a list of needful things and head out to The Hardware Store, peruse the boxes of nuts and bolts, rows of plants, and shelves of tools as we think through all we can create. Finally, we’ll let the evening steer us in J...

Our stories today take us to one of the most popular spots in the Village, the Inn. We’ll start by chasing the morning mist, wading out to row boat, and watching the swans at the shore in The Lake at the Inn. Then we’ll wind our way back to the dock and enjoy a slow barefoot walk through the grass around the old house till we find a spot for a perfect summer’s day nap in From the Hammock. Finally, we’ll go across town to a house where a friend is packing something up to spread s...

Our stories today celebrate some of the joys of being outside in the changing weather of the summer. I wrote the first one, Wind and Wildflowers, a couple of years before the second two, which are meant to be heard together as a two-part series, but I realized they feel like they are happening at the same time and since many of our storylines cross over one another, I suggest we think of these two narrators as neighbors, each enjoying the heat and then the cooling air and rain from their porches. They might wave at each other when...

Our stories today have a bit of magic in them. Whether it is the mundane sort, like minnows swimming in schools beside the shore, or the more unexplainable type, like millions of fireflies blinking in unison. We’ll start at one of the favorite locations in the Village, with the original story of the Innkeeper, as she looks out from the porch and guests begin to stir up in their rooms. Then, we’ll head out with our trowel and net to find some small treasures in the sand in The Beachcomber. Finally, we’ll set out after the sun go...

Our stories today are about finding the right gift for a special moment and letting your imagination wander along the way. We’ll start with a red envelope waiting in the mailbox (it was delivered just one episode back in Daydreamer) and the party it announces in Housewarming. Then, we’ll step into the stationary shop downtown and pursue the pencil aisle in Housewarming pt 2. Finally, we’ll deliver a lovingly wrapped gift and step out onto the patio with the perfect chilled glass of tart and sweet lemonade at the Garden Party.

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Our stories today are about some of the delights of late spring and early summer. I should say, if you are new here, that all of our stories take place in the same universe, and sometimes you’ll recognize a narrator from a previous tale or see some overlap of storylines. We’ll see that today. We’ll start with The Lilac Thief as she pulls off a heist on a dusty country road. Then we’ll step out onto the porch and enjoy the gloaming in Strawberry Moon. Finally, we’ll revisit the reformed thief as she shares her favori...

Our stories today are about the joy of imagination and the creative ways people can add magic into life. We’ll start with a cup of coffee and some time at the window in Daydreamer. Then we’ll stroll through downtown as warm weather brings villagers out to play in A Dance in the Park. Finally, we’ll step into the school gymnasium to pick out some new reads for the summer in Book Fair.

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Our stories today wind through sunny spring days. We’ll start with a trip into the country, a visit with someone dear, and some good advice from The Asparagus Patch. Then, we’ll roll up our sleeves and join in on a neighborhood effort in Spring Cleanup. Finally, we’ll let a memory lead us down a gravel drive, carry clippers into the field, and dream of ways to spread a bit of sunshine in the Tulip Farm.

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Our stories today follow two women, one as she learns new things and the other as she resides in a frame, looking over one shoulder, with a book in her hands. We’ll start with the exciting arrival of the community ed catalogue in Back to School. Then we’ll step into the studio to clear away years of dust and soot in Restoration. Finally, we’ll apply the finishing coat of varnish and consider all we have learned along the way in the Lady in the Painting.

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Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (coming soon!). It’s called Old Houses and if you’ve ever walked through a neighborhood and wondered about the stories of the houses you see, the people who have lived there, it is for you. Then we’ll load up the car and head out to The Hideaway for some time at the Cabin. Finally, we’ll ga...

Our Stories today, as promised are about animals. We are continuing Crumb and Marmalade’s stories, if you missed their first episode, go back in the feed to the one called Marmalade and Crumb, then come back here. We’ll start with Crumb Comes Home, and see how his first few month after being adopted went, spoiler alert: they went great! Then we’ll clip on his leash and head out in Dog Walk, to sniff the spring scents and enjoy the sunshine. Finally we’ll meet the rescue animals over at the farm sanctuary, spend some quality time with the...

Our Stories today bring together some favorite rites of Spring, splashing through puddles, opening the doors and letting the fresh air in and tasting the flavors of the new season. We’ll start with a stroll downtown with an umbrella by our side in April Showers. Then we’ll start the spring cleaning and make plans for the garden beds in The Front Door and the Back Door. Finally, we will flip the open sign and get ready for a busy Saturday In the Bakery.

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Our stories today are about family coming together, one member at a time, as they’re found and recognized. We’ll start by following some tiny paw prints in the snow, digging through the cupboard to find food dishes and stoking the fire for any wandering visitors in need of some warmth in Lost and Found. Then we’ll watch the spring arrive, forsythia blooms and branches full of birds as we get to know each other in Toast and Marmalade. And finally, we’ll flip through the pages of the Village newspaper, till we’re stopped by a face that...

Our stories today revel in the feeling of freshness that comes with Spring. We’ll start with a plan to reset for the equinox with a drive to see the sun come up in Begin Again. Then we’ll pack away the mittens and snow boots and reclaim a calm and orderly space with some spring cleaning in First This, Then That. Finally, we’ll daydream about journeys and rain storms and the quiet magic of the natural world in Touchstone.

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Our stories today walk through memories of people and places that shape us as we grow up, and the small acts that fill our cup, literally and metaphorically. We’ll start in The Teashop, remembering the moment of finding your people in adolescence, we’ll drink a cup of matcha and say hello to a kitty with a crooked tail. Then we’ll open the Jewelry Box and remember when its green velvet lining was first laid in, we’ll stop for a muffin from the corner store and watch the geese kicking through the pond in the park. Finally...

Our stories today celebrate the coming end of winter and arrival of spring…almost. We’re right on the cusp of the seasons in the Village but there are a lot of things to enjoy in those weeks. We’ll start with Sugar Snow, a story about a brief cold snap and the fond memories it brings. Then we’ll head out of town in Getaway and let sunny walks by the water blow away the winter cobwebs. Finally we’ll spend a day inside as the cold rain falls, reminiscing and making a cosy space to relax in Pillow For...

Our stories today are set on the edge of winter, when you might need a bit more light and encouragement to get through to Spring. We’ll dip into some sweet nostalgia and warm blankets in Keepsake. Then we’ll venture out in Fog and Light, where a few stops downtown and the scent of orchids help lift a heavy heart. Finally we’ll gather with friends in Supper Club and tie on an apron to share in family recipes and the simple joy of home cooked food.

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Today's stories look at projects and practices that can make us feel awake, alive, and connected. We’ll start with All Day, At Home, a story about quiet reflection and delicious food. Then, we’ll head to the Theatre on Opening Night to leave flowers in the green room and walk through the wings before the show. Finally, we’ll stop in for a hot drink in People Watching at the Coffee Shop and listen to the conversations at the tables around us before we step back into the snow.

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Our stories today all hold a seed of love and romance for the villagers of Nothing Much. We’ll start with our title story, on a walk downtown as the not-quite spring sunshine warms hearts and faces. We’ll find a photo hiding in the back of a wallet and initials carved into a bench that has a story to tell. Next, we’ll build up a bit of courage and travel to the flower shop downtown. We’ll pick our a bouquet and have it wrapped up with a satin ribbon in Hearts and Flowers. Last, we’ll reminisce...

Our stories today are from a three-part series called Snowfall at the Bakery, and they follow the Village baker as she readies her neighbors for a snow day. They’re also about a green glove in search of its owner, a secret ingredient in the hot cocoa, a field full of snowmen in the park, dogs and doughnuts, and days to yourself.

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Our stories today are about mid-winter, the moments in it when we might need something to push us along till spring. We’ll settle our minds by doing something simple with great care in Little Rituals. Then we’ll step out into the sunshine and watch the icicles dripping from the eaves in A Break in the Weather. Finally, we’ll wrap up in a fluffy robe and head out to the sauna, soak up the heat, and make a New Year’s wish in Shooting Stars.

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Our stories today celebrate the winter and the fresh start of a new year. We’ll head downtown to peruse the stationary shop for supplies in A New Leaf, then bundle up for a long walk through the woods in All the Way Around the Lake, and finally, we’ll clear off the dining room table and pass around the snacks and decks of cards in Game Night.

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Our stories today take us out to the big house on the edge of town where a bench is waiting in a sunny spot to help you recharge your battery in The Solarium, then to a snug apartment with big windows that look all the way out to the park where the kettle is just about to boil in Cold Snap and Crosswords. Finally we’ll sit in the quiet of the yoga room for a bit, noticing the sounds of the present in Breathe in, Breathe out.

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Our stories today take us away to a snowy mountainside and a cabin tucked into the trees. We’ll follow the bookseller as she rides the funicular and settles in at her cabin, then treks out to the chalet for tea and stunning views in parts one and two of Winter Getaway. Then, in part three, we’ll let Chef take over the narrative as they prepare a simple bowl of something warm and comforting to share in their kitchen.

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Our stories today start with a of couple friends, thinking back on what they’ve shared in the past year and an idea for a way to start the next one in Over the Fence. Then early on New Year’s Day, they’re joined by a few others around the bonfire as the sun comes up, to share a cup of kindness in Auld Lang Syne. Finally, in Clean Slate, we’ll stake out a room of one’s own and fill it with things that are useful or beautiful or both.

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Our stories today honor some holiday traditions, new and old, starting with City Sidewalks, where we will meet up with friends for a merry evening downtown. Next we travel out to the country and visit Weathervane Farm and their barn full of rescued goats and donkeys. Finally, we’ll settle in front of the Christmas tree early on Christmas Eve and think of those dear to us, on their way near to us. 

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Our stories today celebrate some of the special experiences to be had as the weather turns cold and the flakes begin to fall. We’ll start with Snowed in, and spend a lazy morning making waffles and watching the landscape transform. Then we’ll bundle up and head into town to see a magical display and enjoy some fresh popcorn in Model Trains and Make Believe. Finally, we’ll spread some cheer through the neighborhood and enjoy the twinkle lights along the way in Comfort and Joy.

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Our stories today center around the holiday season and take place downtown and in the neighborhoods surrounding it. We'll meet up with friends for the tree lighting and watch the first flakes fall in Bustle in the City. Then we'll celebrate the first night of Hannukah with family and relive a sweet memory from childhood in Light a Candle. Finally, we'll unpack our wares downtown and get a cup of something warming from a street vender in Winter Market.

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