Tell Me A Bedtime Story, presented by Dr. Lori and Friends

It is a pleasure to present our friend Keith David, who will read a wonderful story for the holiday season, titled "I’m Dreaming of A Brown Christmas," by Steven Gray and Vernon Gibbs.   "I’m Dreaming of A Brown Christmas" was inspired by the lyrics of the classic Christmas song, “White Christmas,” but as imagined through the eyes of a young African American child living in the city.  You will also be pleasantly surprised by the music accompanying Keith’s reading of "I’m Dreaming of A Brown Christmas," which was composed by Steven Gray.  Although this song is a holiday song, I am sure you will agree that it can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Please visit cuzzosmedia.com for more information on the authors, additional books and family friendly media.  I am excited to share that Keith will make another appearance on Tell Me A Bedtime Story in the very near future!  You may purchase "I'm Dreaming of A Brown Christmas" at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com and many other outlets where books are sold.

We are back for Season 3 of Tell me a Bedtime Story with Dr. Lori and Friends!  I am happy to kick-off this new season with some previously aired and enjoyed episodes by some of our friends.  You can also look forward to listening to many new bedtime stories by some of our new friends!  

It is a pleasure for me to replay this bedtime story read by our friend Maria Howell. Maria is back by popular demand. I hope you heard her first reading of The Giving Tree. Her rendition was phenomenal. Maria’s second reading is titled I Am Every Good Thing written by Derrick Barnes and beautifully illustrated by Gordon C. James. This book is another must have for your bookshelf.  In this story, Maria will share what it takes to become every good thing that makes the world go round!

Enjoy listening, then go and buy the book!  It will make a great Christmas gift for many on your list!

For tonight's bedtime story, our friend Kay Solomon reads a Bantu Folktale titled The Name of the Tree by Celia Barker Lottridge.  I am sure you will enjoy this tale about a quest to learn the name of a tree in order for the animals in the forest to obtain food.  We are so happy to have Kay read for us again.  We know how much you enjoyed her first reading, and as usual she does not disappoint with this bedtime story.  

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A. A. Milne said, If ever there is a tomorrow we are not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believer, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.  But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you.  

I think this is a perfect quote for this bedtime story selection, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.  I am excited that this episode is being read by one of The Foundation's friends, actress, jazz vocalist and composer Maria Howell.  I promise you will love her rendition of this classic story.  Also, I want to introduce our first contest of the season.  Please visit our Facebook page, James M Dixon Foundation, for more information.  The contest is easy and the prizes are great.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at mindfulcaring@aol.com.

This bedtime story is brought to you by our friend Kay Solomon.  I am ex is reading a delightful Native American tale titled Moon's Cloud Blanket.  Have you ever wondered why we have weeping willow trees?   Listen to this bedtime story and you may find the possible answer!  

This weeks meditation speaks about the resilience we have and often forget because of all of the noise that is going on around us, and we often let guide our lives.

Enjoy!

It is a pleasure for me to bring you excerpts from a wonderful story by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart titled, "The World Needs More Purple People."  My favorite colors have always been blue and white.  Until three years ago, I had never added another color to the list of favorites. Then, I discovered the color purple.  When I came across this book, the title intrigued me, so I thought I would bring it to The Bedtime Story Series because the story also made me smile.  In this wonderful story, Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart tell you why the best things in life are purple!  If you are ready to "learn how to point the world to purple," take a listen to this week's bedtime story.  Enjoy!

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story Podcast is brought to you by The James M. Dixon Foundation.  Stories are read by Dr. Lori and friends.  Tonight's story is another wonderful tale by Shel Silverstein, titled The Missing Piece Meets the Big O. Last week, you listened to Shel Silverstein’s The Missing Piece, it is a pleasure to bring you the follow-up, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O. The missing piece sat alone, waiting for someone to come along and take it somewhere. The different ones it encounters and what the missing piece discovers, are described simply and compassionately in the words of Shel Silverstein.  

Be sure to listen to the meditation moment after the bedtime story.  This week's meditation moment are from the words of Anna Barnes are she teaches you to Smile Through Your Body.  

Remember to subscribe to the Tell Me A Bedtime Story page.  We will begin our contests and give-aways next week.  However, you must be subscribed to win!  Also, feel free to email us with comments, questions or suggestions.  

Enjoy your bedtime story.

Welcome to the Tell Me A Bedtime Story Podcast , brought to you by The James M. Dixon Foundation. I am Dr. Lori and I am excited to read tonight’s story. It is a pleasure for me to bring to you a wonderful tale by Shel Silverstein, titled The Missing Piece. It was missing a piece, and it was not happy. So, it set off in search of its missing piece. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this story that explores the nature of quest and fulfillment.

Remember to stay tuned after the bedtime story for your meditation moments.  This week's meditation is a very short story by Amy Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld titled, I Wish You More.  Please enjoy this week's bedtime story.

Welcome to the Tell Me A Bedtime Story Podcast, brought to you by The James M. Dixon Foundation. I am Dr. Lori and I am excited to read tonight’s story. It is a pleasure for me to bring to you a wonderful tale by Shel Silverstein, titled The Missing Piece. It was missing a piece, and it was not happy. So, it set off in search of its missing piece. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this story that explores the nature of quest and fulfillment.

Remember to stay tuned-in after The Bedtime Story for you moments of meditation.  The meditation for tonight is another short, wonderful book, I Wish You More, by Amy Krouse & Tom Lichtenheld.  

I hope you are ready to unwind and listen to this episode of Tell Me A Bedtime Story.  This week's book is titled, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse.  It is wonderfully written by Charlie Mackesy.  In this book, Mr. Mackesy allows you to use your imagination and a bit of mindfulness to follow this wonderful journey about love, friendship, and kindness.  The book is also wonderfully illustrated.  You will learn how you can obtain a copy of the book from me, when you listen.  Enjoy

Welcome to the Tell Me a Bedtime Story, Bedtime Stories Series, with Dr. Lori. 

This bedtime story is titled Black Sheep of the Family, by Thomas Davis, III.  This is a short story published by Carolyn Banks and Janis Rizzo, in their collection of short stories titled A Loving Voice.  This short story explores the tale of Uncle Bud and his unexpected demise, after first retelling the story of the narrator's unfortunate Sunday dinner with the Baptist preacher and a fork full of slimy, smelly okra.  This story is a little country, a little silly, and filled with a bit of humor.  I hope you have a good laugh, before you fall to sleep.

Remembering your Mindfulness practices, I end this episode with a quote from Gary Zukav's book, The Seat of the Soul.  Just a little something to think about.  

Please share this episode with friends and family members.  Stories are selected with our older adults, who enjoy listening to a good read, in mind.  If you are a Caregiver, I hope the bedtime stories allow you a few moments of relaxation, as your loved one listens.  

Please feel free to reach out to me with questions and comments at mindfulcaring@aol.com.  You may visit our website @ thejamesmdixonfoundationinc.com.

Thank you for listening and sharing,

Dr. Lori

This book is a good bedtime story for adults, as well as children.  Most of our bedtime stories are for older adults.  However, this one is equally enjoyable.

The book One has won 15 awards for Kathryn Otoshi, as she describes how the characters, who are colors and numbers, work their way through a dilemma with Red.  Although the book seems a little simplistic, it has a lot of meaning.  Sometimes, if we take a moment to think about our situations and concerns, we can almost always come up with a winning solution for everyone, even if we are having a dilemma with ourselves.

I hope you enjoy the book One, by Kathryn Otoshi.  For more information, please email me at mindfulcaring@aol.com.  Please visit the social media links for your chance to win a copy of this book, as well as a surprise gift.  

Dr. Lori

This is Dr.Lori and I want to welcome you back to our Bedtime Stories Podcast Series.  I am looking forward to reading the wonderfully simple, yet extremely meaningful and mindful book One by Kathryn Otoshi.  This book gives you something to think about when things are not going the way you know they should, however, you are not quite sure what to do.  Ms. Otoshi de-personalizes the book by removing names and using colors and numbers.  In the end, you will find that she has written a powerful book, with a powerful message that at the beginning may seem like child's play.  Of course, at the end of the reading, I will offer a bit of mindful meditation, before you drift off to sleep.

This week, we are offering a free giveaway of the book and a surprise gift.  Please follow us on Facebook @jamesdixonfoundation, Instagram @jamesdixonfoundation, and Twitter @jamesdixonfou to find out how to win your free gift.

I look forward to joining you for a bedtime story on Spotify, Google Podcast, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and Breaker, Monday, June 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm EST.  Of course, you can always listen at a later time.

Thought for the day:  Benjamin Franklin's self-described daily schedule included asking himself the same question every morning at breakfast: What good shall I do this day?

Have a wonderful day.  This is Dr. Lori.

This is the second reading by Dr. Lori of A Walk in the Wood by Joseph and Nancy Parent.  During this reading, Pooh participates in several mindfulness practices of being in the here and now, as he aimlessly wanders throughout various areas of The Wood.  During his aimless wandering he encounters two of his friends, Roo and Piglet, and encourages them to join him on his adventure.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story series was developed for older adults, especially adults who like to have books read to them, adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and older adults who may need a little help falling to sleep.  Each week, Dr. Lori will read 12-15 minutes of a calm, mindful story specially selected for this population of adults.  Although the readings are developed for a specific population, they are also useful for all age groups, and many of the episodes, especially the first few, are helpful for Caregivers.  

Dr. Lori's calm and quiet manner of speaking are perfect for bedtime reading.  She seems to be in the room with you. Each episode ends with a brief meditation or mindfulness suggestion, reminding you to be in the here and now, be kind to yourself and others, and remember to breathe.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story Series is produced by The James M. Dixon Foundation for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research and Support, Inc.  For more information on The Foundation, please visit the website @ thejamesmdixonfoundationinc.com.  If you have any questions, would like to subscribe to the newsletter, suggest a book, need more information about the book that is being read or would like to contact Dr. Lori, please send an email message to mindfulcaring@aol.com.