Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
305 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsHaving trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time.
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Lemongrass and Ginger
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOur 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 ...
Winter Walk (Encore)
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOriginally Aired: January 27th, 2019 (Season 3 Episode 1) 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sleeper Car
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOur 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 Subscribe...
Skating In The Park (Encore)
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOriginally Aired: December 1st, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 10) 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winter Getaway Parts 1-3 (Slightly More Happens)
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOur 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple podcast or follow the link below htt...
Christmas Eve (Encore)
December 21, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOriginally Aired: December 23rd, 2018 (Season 2 Episode 12) 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tree Farm
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOur 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/ Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as...
Under the Tree (Encore)
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOriginally Aired: December 15th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 11) 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mistletoe and Marmalade
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOur 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, peo...
Fresh Snow (Encore)
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOriginally Aired: January 26th, 2020 (Season 5 Episode 2) 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Snow and Street Lights
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOur 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 Subscribe for ad-...
Lost & Found (Encore)
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOriginally Aired: November 29th, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 11) 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/...
Winter Evening Yoga
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOur 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. pupswithoutborders.org Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! → nothingmuchhap...
Over the River and Through the Woods (Encore)
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOriginally Aired: November 17th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 9) 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See ...
Thanksgiving at Weathervane Farm
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now! → nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription We donate to a different charity, and this week, we ...
At The Parade (Encore)
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOriginally Aired: November 21st, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 16) 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens Se...
The Joy of Missing Out
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOur 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription At NMH, we give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to Greyhoun...
Sunday Reset (Encore)
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOriginally Aired: November 6th, 2022 (Season 10 Episode 23) 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. Subscribe for ad-free, bonus and extra long episodes now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly...
The Middle Path
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOur 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. Our Premium Plus Feed has over 30 exclusive bonus episodes. I’ve just written a really nice story called Afternoon Tea that lives on that feed. It also has extra long episodes, which we call Slightly More Happens. I...
Bells and Whistles (Encore)
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOriginally Aired: November 1st, 2020 (Season 6 Episode 9) 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...
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 3
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur 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...
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 2
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOur 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sycamore & the Gravestones, Part 1
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOur 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 ye...
Fall Fair (Encore)
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOriginally Aired: October 17th, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 11) 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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad...
The Corn Maze or The Say Yes Club
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOur 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. https://www.lonelywhale.org If you’re interested in also waking up with me, I ...
The Crow's Nest (Encore)
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOriginally Aired: October 3rd, 2021 (Season 8 Episode 9) 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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Buy the book Get beautiful NMH merch Get autographed copies Get our ad-free and bonus episodes Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Muc...
Fallen Trees & Firewood
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur 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:/...
Rosemary For Remembrance (Encore)
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOriginally Aired: October 6th, 2019 (Season 4 Episode 6) 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. So get cozy and ready to sleep. Subscribe to our bonus and ad-free episodes, request a cameo from Kathryn, and learn more about the village of Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappe...
The Porch Steps
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOur 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. https://www.sierraclub.org/ Purchase Our Book: https:/...
The Big Day
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOur 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...
Something Blue
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur 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 area...
Something Borrowed
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOur 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 ...
Something New
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOur 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...
Something Old
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOur 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 Subscribe to our ad-free and bonus episodes, buy merch and enjoy all things Nothin...
Retreat
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOur 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 devast...
Camping Out
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOur 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 ove...
Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOur 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 t...
Stone Fruit
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOur 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.” Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.c...
The Boathouse
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOur 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 du...
Summer Storm (Encore)
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOur 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. Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heirloom
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOur 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. Get more nothing much here: www.nothingmuchhappens.com Purchase Our Book: https://bi...
RSVP
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOur 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. Purchase Our Book: h...
Joyride
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOur 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. Purchase Our Bo...
Magic Words
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBOur 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 ...
The Waves at Night
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOur 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 ...
A Day at the Cottage
June 05, 2023 09:26 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOur 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 a...
Strawberry Moon
May 29, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOur 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. h...
The Bookfair
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOur story tonight is called The Bookfair and it’s a story about a love of reading and the creativity that inspires. It’s also about the last days of school before summer vacation, taking class outside into the open air and the feeling of watching little ones grow up and expand their worlds. Get more Nothing Much at www.nothingmuchhappens.com We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to Reading is FUNdamental, Committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion ...
The Piano
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOur story tonight is called The Piano and it’s a story about an out-of-tune instrument ready for a new owner. It’s also about birds with glimmering feathers, an old Victorian house full of treasures, and a friendship formed from an act of generosity. We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to the janegoodallinstitute.org. They find practical ways to make the greatest lasting impact on people, animals, and the environment. Subscribe to our ad-free and bonus feeds...
The Lilac Grower
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOur story tonight is called The Lilac Grower and it’s a story about a beloved flower that blooms briefly in the spring. It’s also about a clothesline strung with a new cord, a serendipitous meeting on a dirt road, and a reminder of how to be a good and gentle neighbor. We give to a different charity each week. This week we are giving to worldliteracyfoundation.org. They envision a world in which every one of us can read and write, in which there is free access to education for all.” Some...