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Hello, do you ever wish you could step away from the noise of the world for a little while?

Stories from the Village of Nothing Much takes you there. Each episode invites you into the village,

a soothing place where life moves gently.

From the Inn on the Lake to the downtown bookshop, from the farmer's market to a cabin in the

woods, you'll hear warm, family-friendly stories designed to help you slow down, breathe easier,

and feel at home. It's a bit like a grown-up version of Mr. Rogers' neighborhood,

gentle, thoughtful, and full of everyday magic. From the creator of the internationally

beloved podcast, Nothing Much Happens. This series expands the village into a rich, ongoing world.

It's not about falling asleep. It's about comfort, calm, and the joy of a good story.

If you're new, try episode 84, all-animal edition. It's a delightful introduction to the village's

gentle pace and whimsy. You can listen to stories from the village of nothing much wherever you get your

podcasts. Hello, it was a quiet day in the Jack Wilson studio. I was in my office, troubling myself over

Chekhov when the email came in. Dear Jack, I'm an assistant professor of literature, working

mostly on Native American and indigenous literature, and I'm hoping you might be interested

in my current project

on John Rollin Ridge. Ridge, the Cherokee writer, most well known as the author of the Life and

Adventures of Joaquin Muriela, is credited as the first indigenous author to publish a novel in

the United States, but he considered himself a newsman and poet first and

foremost. Because he was and remains a controversial figure, his family members signed the treaty

that initiated the Trail of Tears, he owned enslaved people, and supported the Confederacy,

Ridge is still understudied.

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