<p>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: I wanted to let you know that <b>I’m currently facing a sudden and very serious family health crisis involving my daughter Emily</b> which is impacting my ability to prepare and edit episodes as I would like. Over the next few weeks...if an episode isn’t posted as scheduled, please know it may be due to these stressful circumstances. I deeply appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you for being here and I look forward to sharing more sleepy stories with you here on Drift Off.<br><br>Tonight, join me for a relaxing bedtime reading of <b>By the Shores of Silver Lake</b>, <em>the next book in the beloved </em><b><em>Little House series </em></b><em>by Laura Ingalls Wilder</em>. In this episode, we’ll journey with the Ingalls family as they begin their new adventure on the Dakota prairie. Settle in, take a deep breath, and let the soothing narration guide you to peaceful sleep. <br><br> <br>Goodnight my friend and sweet dreams!<br><br>Music in this episode is by Anders Schill Paulse.</p><p><br><br></p><p><br><b>Become a Drift Off Premium member today and receive:</b></p> <ul> <li> <b>intro free listening </b>to all episodes</li> <li><b>NO ADS or sponsorship announcements</b></li> <li>access <b>3 - 4 monthly bonus episodes </b> </li> <li> Enjoy <b>early access </b>to my one early-release episode each month </li> <li>exclusive access to <b>full length audiobooks</b> for your enjoyment and relaxation<b> </b> </li> </ul> <p>*You can subscribe via Apple Podcasts <b>OR </b>using the link <a href="https://driftoff.supercast.com/">driftoff.supercast.com</a><br><br>Feel free to drop by on the podcast website to learn more about it!<br><a href="https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/">https://www.driftoffpodcast.com<br></a><br> <b>Content Warning Disclaimer: </b>This podcast is a <b>sleep aid for adults</b>. Most stories may be family friendly, however, <b>adult supervision is required!</b> We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener. <br><br><b>Safety Disclaimer: </b>Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.</p>