<p><em>Originally Aired: November 14th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 24)</em></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle, and it’s about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on, and the ordinary magic of handmade things.</p> <p>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 the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or via <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">our website.</a></p> <p>Listen to our new show, <a href="http://nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village ">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.</p> <p>Join us tomorrow morning for a meditation at <a href="http://www.firstthispodcast.com/">www.firstthispodcast.com</a>.</p> <p>Experience ultimate relaxation with the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box"><em>Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</em></a>, a thoughtfully curated collection of Kathryn’s go-to favorites for winding down. Save over $100 on this serene set from trusted wellness partners, including A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book, NuStrips Sleep Strips, a Woolzies Lavender Roll-On, and more. Treat yourself to a peaceful night’s sleep with everything you need for the ideal bedtime routine.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens" rel="payment">Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>