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Our stories tonight lean into the winter season with tales of walks in the snow, time by the fire, thick blankets and hot drinks. If you’ve ever wished not so much to be warm as to be chilled first and then warmed with a blanket, these are for you.

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Originally Aired: January 10, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2)

Our story tonight is called The Solarium, and it’s a story about a sunny break in a cold month. It’s also about sweet-smelling citrus, a warm, bright place to read a book, and taking the time to charge your battery all the way up.

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Season 17, Episode 5

Originally Aired: January 10, 2022 (Season 9, Episode 2)

Our story tonight is called The Solarium, and it’s a story about a sunny break in a cold month. It’s also about sweet-smelling citrus, a warm, bright place to read a book, and taking the time to charge your battery all the way up.

Season 17, Episode 4

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 3, and it is, for now, the last in this series. It’s a story about a trek through the snow to the home of a friend, it’s also about French Toast and roasted potatoes, a snoring dog beside the fire, bird feeders and twinkle lights, lighted windows seen from a far, and someplace safe to wait out the storm.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the ⁠Proper Help Foundation⁠. Their purpose is to pay off student lunch debt and help families receive the proper help they deserve.

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 3, and it is, for now, the last in this series. It’s a story about a trek through the snow to the home of a friend, it’s also about French Toast and roasted potatoes, a snoring dog beside the fire, bird feeders and twinkle lights, lighted windows seen from afar, and someplace safe to wait out the storm.

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the ⁠⁠Proper Help Foundation⁠⁠. Their purpose is to pay off student lunch debt and help families receive the proper help they deserve.

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Originally aired on January 6th, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 2)

Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and calm cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about  oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon.

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Season 17, Episode 3

Originally Presented January 6, 2025

Our story tonight is called Window Weather, and it’s a story about the deep cold of mid-winter and the calm, cozy feeling of watching it from your window. It’s also about oranges and lemons, bells on collars, a well-stocked pantry and fridge, and the joy of getting into your pajamas at three in the afternoon.

Season 17, Episode 2

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2, and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies, and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself receive care without argument.

We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. They work to help Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens.

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, Part 2, and it’s picking up where Part 1 ended, at a little cabin at the foot of a snow-covered slope. It’s also about waking without an alarm and coffee by the fire, saunas and hot stones, soft hoodies, and not having to decide anything, quiet exchanges, and the achievement of letting yourself receive care without argument.

We donate to a different charity each week, and this week we are supporting The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. They work to help Canadian parents, librarians, educators, and caregivers foster a lifelong love of reading in children and teens.

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Season 17, Episode 1

Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023.

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

Originally Presented as Episodes 1 - 3 of Season 11, January 2023.

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

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Season 16, Episode 52

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winters back called Winter Getaway, though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks spotted from the highway, a plate of black and white cookies made with love, the moment the sun dips below the cloud cover on its way to setting, and the cumulative effect of giving yourself what you need when you need it.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠the Lighthouse of Oakland County⁠. Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations.

Our story tonight is called Return to the Chalet, and it is a sort of "season two" of a fan-favorite series from a few winter’s back called Winter Getaway though you don’t need to listen to that three-parter to find your place in this one. It’s a story about a trip out of town after the bustle of the holidays settles down. It’s also about landmarks spotted from the highway, a plate of black and white cookies made with love, the moment the sun dips below the cloud cover on its way to setting, and the cumulative effect of giving yourself what you need when you need it.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Lighthouse of Oakland County⁠. Lighthouse endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations.

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Originally presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020)

Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun.

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Season 16, Episode 51

Originally Presented as Season 6, Episode 13 (December 8, 2020)

Our story tonight is called Game Night, and it’s a story about ringing in the New Year with friends around the kitchen table. It’s also about a memory of card games with aunts and uncles, a secret ingredient, and the importance of good old-fashioned fun.

Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine.

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This week we are giving to ⁠⁠My Sister Susan's House⁠⁠, serving Greensboro's (NC) youth since 1971. Giving them help today, and hope for tomorrow.

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Season 16, Episode 50

Our story tonight is called Candlewalk, and it's a story about a special Holiday tradition in downtown Nothing Much. It's also about tea lights and snow shovels, Christmas cookies, and cocoa, keeping warm in a thermos. A smiley face on a sticky note, voices in harmony, and a winding, forgotten alley where light begins to shine.

This week we are giving to ⁠⁠My Sister Susan's House⁠⁠, serving Greensboro's (NC) youth since 1971. Giving them help today and hope for tomorrow.

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 57

Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wrought iron gate, smoke rising from a chimney in the distance, a black cat, cookies, and tea, and the good feeling of stepping into the warmth with a friend.

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Season 16, Episode 49

Our story tonight is called Out of the Cold, and it’s a story about a windy day and a place to warm up. It’s also about pine boughs and an open wrought iron gate, smoke rising from a chimney in the distance, a black cat, cookies, and tea, and the good feeling of stepping into the warmth with a friend.

Season 16, Episode 48

Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and market stalls draped with greenery, quiet moments at home and exciting new meetings, some comfort some joy, and some steadiness for the new year. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams.

Our stories tonight have been picked by the team that makes Nothing Much…Happen. They are stories of snowfall and market stalls draped with greenery, quiet moments at home and exciting new meetings, some comfort some joy, and some steadiness for the new year. From all of us, we wish you sweet dreams.

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Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 39

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.

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Season 16, Episode 47

Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 39

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.

Season 16 - Bonus episode for Premium Subscribers

Our stories tonight move slowly through the winter world, offering light where the nights are long and calm where the days feel heavy. We’ll bundle up for crisp walks, warm our hands around mugs of cocoa, visit familiar corners of the Village, and settle into the soft, quiet rituals of the season.

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Season 16, Episode 46

Our story tonight is called Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers, and it’s a story about an evening spent working on a project among friends. It’s also about a tote bag full of spools of colored thread, the moon reflected in a car window, a saved seat, a black and white movie, the quiet companionable sound of knitting needles clicking, and a gentle nudge to direct more attention to the things that make you grateful and content.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Adopt a Pet of Fenton, Michigan⁠. They find loving families for homeless dogs and cats, as well as assisting people in the community with their personal animals. We adopted a sweet two-year-old dog from them about a month ago, and are so grateful to have Harriet in our family.

Our story tonight is called Fogged Glasses and Felting Fibers, and it’s a story about an evening spent working on a project among friends. It’s also about a tote bag full of spools of colored thread, the moon reflected in a car window, a saved seat, a black and white movie, the quiet companionable sound of knitting needles clicking and a gentle nudge to direct more attention to the things that make you grateful and content.

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We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to ⁠Adopt a Pet of Fenton, Michigan⁠. They find loving families for homeless dogs and cats, as well as assisting people in the community with their personal animals. We adopted a sweet two-year-old dog from them about a month ago, and are so grateful to have Harriet in our family. ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠

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Season 16, Episode 45

Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12)

Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks, and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin.

Originally Aired: December 14th, 2020 (Season 6, Episode 12)

Our story tonight is called City Sidewalks and it’s a story about an evening looking into shop windows filled with Holiday displays. It’s also about miracles made in gingerbread, realizing when something is good, and the hushed excitement in a theater as the movie is about to begin.

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Our story tonight is called Outside at Night, with my Dog, and it’s a story that you might have read if you have my book, but has never appeared on the podcast before. I picked it to read for you this week in tribute to my own dogs, as we are healing from loss and stories are medicine. It’s a story about waking with a loved one when the moon is high. It’s also about flower bulbs and a heavy quilt, the scent of the night air as winter arrives and the warmth that comes from being there with the ones you love.

Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium channel.⁠⁠ The first month is on us. 💙

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We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Tiny Paws Atlanta⁠. Their mission is to take in small dogs in need and rehabilitate them and then place them into the most suitable and loving fur-ever homes.

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Season 16, Episode 44

Our story tonight is called Outside at Night, with my Dog, and it’s a story that you might have read if you have my book, but has never appeared on the podcast before. I picked it to read for you this week in tribute to my own dogs, as we are healing from loss, and stories are medicine. It’s a story about waking with a loved one when the moon is high. It’s also about flower bulbs and a heavy quilt, the scent of the night air as winter arrives, and the warmth that comes from being there with the ones you love.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Tiny Paws Atlanta⁠. Their mission is to take in small dogs in need and rehabilitate them, and then place them into the most suitable and loving fur-ever homes.

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 51

Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also about the sun on your face, empty branches, and squirrels, cranberries, and apples. The sound of the shower in the other room, and a note written in the steam on the mirror. Family, as you find it, and the deep feeling of enough.

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Season 16, Episode 43

Our story tonight is called Thanksgiving at the Cabin, and it’s a story about a walk through the woods with a friend to start the day. It’s also about the sun on your face, empty branches, and squirrels, cranberries, and apples. The sound of the shower in the other room, and a note written in the steam on the mirror. Family, as you find it, and the deep feeling of enough.

Season 16, Episode 42

Our story tonight is called After Dinner, and it is the third part in a series featuring some favorite animals in the Village of Nothing Much. You could go back and listen to the previous two if you’ve missed them, but you’ll probably be asleep in a few moments. This is a story about the quiet that settles in as the plates are cleared and the candles burn down. It’s also about passed-down recipes, dogs chasing through the halls, bay leaves and pine needles, the sound of voices in the next room, and a moment alone under the stars.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠⁠First Peoples Fund⁠⁠. They honor and support the Collective Spirit of First Peoples artists and culture bearers. By doing this, they help Native communities heal and thrive. Learn more about them in our show notes.

Our story tonight is called After Dinner, and it is the third part in a series featuring some favorite animals in the Village of Nothing Much. You could go back and listen to the previous two if you’ve missed them, but you’ll probably be asleep in a few moments. This is a story about the quiet that settles in as the plates are cleared and the candles burn down. It’s also about passed-down recipes, dogs chasing through the halls, bay leaves and pine needles, the sound of voices in the next room and a moment alone under the stars.

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Originally Presented as Season 12, Episode 31

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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Season 16, Episode 41

Originally Presented as Season 12, Episode 31

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.

Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at ⁠pave.live/nothingmuchhappens ⁠🎟️

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Season 16

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Season 16, Episode 40

Our story tonight is called The Guest Room, and it’s a story about making a space feel warm and welcoming. It’s also about fresh sheets and fluffy stacks of towels, a pearly button and a jewelry box, the clean feeling of a room that’s been properly aired out, a silly dog who sees every chore as a chance for play, and showing love through thoughtful hospitality.

Our story tonight is called The Guest Room, and it’s a story about making a space feel warm and welcoming. It’s also about fresh sheets and fluffy stacks of towels, a pearly button and a jewelry box, the clean feeling of a room that’s been properly aired out, a silly dog who sees every chore as a chance for play, and showing love through thoughtful hospitality.

Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th, filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens. 🎟️

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Originally presented as 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.

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Season 16, Episode 39

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.

Season 16, Episode 38

Our story tonight is called Recipe Testing, and it’s a story about a quiet afternoon at home, preparing for the holidays. It’s also about leaves raked into piles in the backyard, cranberries and pastry flour, the incredible softness of a dog’s ears, soup pots and sage, and the comfortable feeling of your loved ones resting nearby as you cook.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to The Native American Rights Fund. They work to hold governments accountable. They fight to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation, legal advocacy, and legal expertise.

Our story tonight is called Recipe Testing, and it’s a story about a quiet afternoon at home, preparing for the holidays. It’s also about leaves raked into piles in the backyard, cranberries and pastry flour, the incredible softness of a dog’s ears, soup pots and sage, and the comfortable feeling of your loved ones resting nearby as you cook.

Join Kathryn Nicolai and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️

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Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA’s clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code nothingmuch for 10% off your first order sitewide at OSEAMalibu.com

We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to The Native American Rights Fund. They work to hold governments accountable. They fight to protect Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through litigation, legal advocacy, and legal expertise.

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Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 45, November 4, 2024

Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also about light shifting through orange and red leaves, the pillowy soil of a well tilled garden, the last pumpkins picked from their vines, and the simple joy of watching kids play.

Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️

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Season 16, Episode 37

Originally presented as Season 14, Episode 45, November 4, 2024

Our story tonight is called Autumn Sun, and it’s a story about a day at Weathervane Farm, treating the animals to autumnal enrichment. It’s also about light shifting through orange and red leaves, the pillowy soil of a well-tilled garden, the last pumpkins picked from their vines, and the simple joy of watching kids play.

Season 16, Episode 36

Originally presented as Season 8, Bonus Episode 4

Our story tonight is called Rainy Morning, and it’s a story about savoring a good book from bed. It’s also about resting your eyes, having the house to yourself, and looking forward to the next great read.

Originally presented as Season 8, Bonus Episode 4

Our story tonight is called Rainy Morning, and it’s a story about savoring a good book from bed. It’s also about resting your eyes, having the house to yourself, and looking forward to the next great read.

Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens 🎟️

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Season 16 - Bonus episode for Premium Subscribers

Our story tonight is called Geese in Flight, and it’s a story about a stroll through the back country after a rainstorm. It’s also about a red-winged blackbird, the pumpkins settling into the compost pile after Halloween, cherrywood and a walking stick, and the feeling of warmth spreading over your face as the first fire of the season catches and burns.

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Originally presented as Season 8, Episode 12, October 25, 2021

Our story tonight is called Trick or Treat, and it’s a story about a roaming the streets on All Hallows' Eve. It’s also about a gust of wind that turns you around, lit porch lights, and making memories with the people you love.

Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: ⁠https://www.pave.live/nothingmuchhappens ⁠🎟️

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