Originally Aired May 13, 2024, Season 13, Episode 39
Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin box of recipe cards, a neatly made bed with the corner folded down, aunts and idioms, porch swings and school buses, and the delight of one of the best days of th ... Show More
Oct 6
Autumn at the Inn, Part 4
Our story tonight is called Autumn at the Inn, Part Four, and for now it’s the last in this series. It’s a story about a new routine that heals as it unfolds, a morning cup of tea drunk from a window seat on the second floor, a room full of interesting objects, and stories waitin ... Show More
33m 42s
Oct 2
The Porch Steps (Encore)
Originally presented as Season 12, Episode 19, October 2, 2023 Our story tonight is called The Porch Steps, and it’s a story about tending to a satisfying chore on a cool day. It’s also about acorns falling on the sidewalk, the scent of a wood fire on a cool night, a daydream abo ... Show More
33m 43s
Apr 2025
King Grisly Beard: A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep
Welcome back sleepy listeners to this week's episode on Drift Off, where we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of fairy tales to help you find relaxation and sleep. Tonight, I'll be reading "King Grisly Beard," a tale that invites us to explore themes of pride, transformation ... Show More
21m 10s
Nov 2024
Part 1 Dreamy Sunday Series: The Cozy Bedtime Story of Anne of Green Gables (Chapter 18)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: I wanted to let you know that Part 1 of this special series will conclude on November 24, and we'll resume Part 2 at some point in the New Year. Unfortunately, I’m currently facing a sudden and serious family health crisis involving my daughter Emily, ... Show More
25m 37s
Nov 2024
Part 1 Dreamy Sunday Series: The Cozy Bedtime Story of Anne of Green Gables (Chapter 19)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: I want to share that Part 1 of this special series will wrap up on November 24, with Part 2 returning in the New Year. Right now, I’m navigating a serious and unexpected family health crisis involving my daughter Emily, which has made it challenging to keep up w ... Show More
25m 50s
Feb 2025
The Princess Mouse | Relaxing Fairytale for Sleep
Welcome sleepy friends! Tonight, I’ll be sharing The Princess Mouse, a charming Finnish folktale that was originally featured on the podcast on February 28, 2023. This delightful story is all about surprises, fate, and the unexpected ways love can blossom. It has just the right t ... Show More
32m 25s
Feb 2025
Preview Episode: The Gypsy's Cup (Part 1) A Sleepy Bedtime Story
Welcome, dear listeners! This episode is a special preview of The Gypsy's Cup by Mary De Morgan, a sleepy bedtime story designed to help you relax and drift off peacefully. This preview is Part 1 of the tale, giving you a taste of the story available to my premium subscriber ... Show More
5m 59s
Mar 2025
Relaxing Bedtime Story - By the Shores of Silver Lake (Chapter 13 & 14) Little House Series for Sleep!
Tonight, join me for a relaxing bedtime reading of a few more chapters from By the Shores of Silver Lake, the next book in the beloved Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In this episode, we’ll journey with the Ingalls family as they begin their new adventure on the Dako ... Show More
34m 37s